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$25 can help fill a backpack for a child in need.
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Make a huge impact on kids by choosing the opportunities that are right for you!
If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, get in touch with us directly at DonorSupport@FirstBook.org or by calling (866) 732-3669.
Donor-Advised Fund
Recommend a gift through your donor-advised fund.
Make Literacy Your Legacy
Leave a legacy gift through a will or beneficiary designation.
Request a Match from Your Employer
Many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their current and retired employees, and even employees’ spouses.
Mail or Wire a Donation
Download instructions to send a gift via mail or through bank wire transfer/ACH.
Give in Honor or Make a Tribute Gift
Pay tribute to a teacher, educator, or special person in your life with a donation made in their honor – and provide books to kids in need at the same time.
Make a Recurring Gift
A recurring gift is easy and convenient, and – most importantly – helps connect kids to books all year long.
IRA/Qualified Charitable Distributions
Learn how a direct donation from your IRA may provide special tax benefits to you.
Cryptocurrency
Learn how a crypto gift may provide special tax benefits to you.
Donate Stock
First Book gratefully accepts gifts in the form of stocks and appreciated securities. Consult with your financial planner to determine the best option for your support.
Start a Fundraiser
It’s easy to set up and host a fundraiser. By encouraging your friends and family to donate, you can connect kids to books all year long.
Shop to Support
Everyday shopping supports First Book.
Donate Inventory
Learn more about donating excess inventory.
Why Your Donation Matters
We believe every child should have equal access to quality education.
For over 30 years, fueled by generous donations from hundreds of thousands of supporters, First Book has made a direct impact on the lives of millions of children in need.
Today, we serve 1 out of every 3 classrooms or programs with low-income students. But we don’t do it alone. First Book’s network of educators is the largest of its kind. Over 600,000 individual classroom teachers, summer and early childhood program staff, librarians, community advocates, care providers, and more – all working together to build a more promising future for children and families in need.
Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 250 million high-quality books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income communities in all 50 states and provinces in Canada.
Your donation is used to provide brand-new, age-appropriate books to families who have none. Your support is used to provide educators with entire classroom libraries filled with books and resources. Your gift helps outfit school libraries, helps provide basic hygiene products and other essential items. Most importantly, your generosity bestows a love of reading, the fuel for the imagination, and the ability for families to bond together.
Your donation matters. It matters to millions of families every year.
From our family to yours – thank you.
