Under the theme of 'Read to Succeed,' Bank of The Bahamas International (BOB) today announced a month-long national book drive aimed at helping to re-stock libraries in schools around the country with books that will appeal to children and young adults.
The book drive, with drop-off boxes at more than 20 locations including Kelly's Home Centre in the Mall at Marathon, all City Market stores in New Providence and all bank branches in New Providence as well as Grand Bahama, Andros, Exuma, Cat Island, Inagua and San Salvador. Donors may also bring books to the Cancer Society on East Terrace off Collins Avenue, two doors south of ZNS or at the BOB booth during the Cancer Society Stride for Life walk on November 7.
The 'Read to Succeed' drive is part of the bank's commitment to improving literacy, a goal it announced earlier this year when it signed an agreement with The College of The Bahamas to fund the National Literacy Diagnostic Research Centre with a five-year, $250,000 grant. That sponsorship was the largest in the bank's history.
"We are pleased to lend our support to such a worthwhile effort and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the community to maintain a high literacy rate," said Paul McWeeney, BOB Managing Director. "At Bank of The Bahamas, we are always looking for opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Putting books in the hands of our future leaders sparks inspiration and lays a strong foundation for their success."
Students who drop out because of frustration or those who squeak by without being able to read and write "face a future where doors of opportunity are closed to them, or often slammed in their face without consideration for whether they would bring other talent to the workplace," said McWeeney. "With legitimate doors closed, too many of those who fail in school fail in life, often resorting to a life characterized by unproductive activities. The ability to read and write is not a luxury. It is essential if we are to remain a progressive country where every citizen is able to lead a productive life and enjoy a chance to be successful."
According to Marketing Coordinator Dania Ferguson, the idea for the 'Read to Succeed' book drive emerged when the bank received numerous requests for assistance from school libraries.
"Some of the requests for assistance were for physical needs, such as air conditioning repairs, but for the most part, what we saw was a cry for help with reading material. We decided the best way we could help was to hold a national book drive, partnering with the community by asking parents and others whose children have outgrown books to donate them so that young students may enjoy." Reading materials including magazines, books, even puzzles and board games, should be suitable for students between the ages of four and 18.
The book drive ends November 30 and all books will be screened before being distributed to beneficiary libraries.
Source: Diane Phillips & Associates
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The book drive, with drop-off boxes at more than 20 locations including Kelly's Home Centre in the Mall at Marathon, all City Market stores in New Providence and all bank branches in New Providence as well as Grand Bahama, Andros, Exuma, Cat Island, Inagua and San Salvador. Donors may also bring books to the Cancer Society on East Terrace off Collins Avenue, two doors south of ZNS or at the BOB booth during the Cancer Society Stride for Life walk on November 7.
The 'Read to Succeed' drive is part of the bank's commitment to improving literacy, a goal it announced earlier this year when it signed an agreement with The College of The Bahamas to fund the National Literacy Diagnostic Research Centre with a five-year, $250,000 grant. That sponsorship was the largest in the bank's history.
"We are pleased to lend our support to such a worthwhile effort and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the community to maintain a high literacy rate," said Paul McWeeney, BOB Managing Director. "At Bank of The Bahamas, we are always looking for opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Putting books in the hands of our future leaders sparks inspiration and lays a strong foundation for their success."
Students who drop out because of frustration or those who squeak by without being able to read and write "face a future where doors of opportunity are closed to them, or often slammed in their face without consideration for whether they would bring other talent to the workplace," said McWeeney. "With legitimate doors closed, too many of those who fail in school fail in life, often resorting to a life characterized by unproductive activities. The ability to read and write is not a luxury. It is essential if we are to remain a progressive country where every citizen is able to lead a productive life and enjoy a chance to be successful."
According to Marketing Coordinator Dania Ferguson, the idea for the 'Read to Succeed' book drive emerged when the bank received numerous requests for assistance from school libraries.
"Some of the requests for assistance were for physical needs, such as air conditioning repairs, but for the most part, what we saw was a cry for help with reading material. We decided the best way we could help was to hold a national book drive, partnering with the community by asking parents and others whose children have outgrown books to donate them so that young students may enjoy." Reading materials including magazines, books, even puzzles and board games, should be suitable for students between the ages of four and 18.
The book drive ends November 30 and all books will be screened before being distributed to beneficiary libraries.
Source: Diane Phillips & Associates
Discuss Add this link to... Bury
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