Support Our Mission
Help us increase literacy in Polk County, Oregon.
Everything worth doing big, is also worth doing small. While our dreams extend to all of Oregon, we believe in sustainable and responsible growth. Which is why we are focusing on increasing literacy in our hometowns to begin with. We thank you in advance for any level of support you can give, helping us do little things that make a big impact.
Both book and monetary donations are greatly appreciated at the Reading Nest. Monetary donations of any amount are valued; however, if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Reading Nest, please see the information above for sponsorship tiers and information.
Monetary Donations
...because money makes the world go round. Well, that's not true, but the mobile book bus needs gas to move...
One-Time Sponsorship
Feather Friends
$50 Donation
Sponsors 10 books and includes a donor name or company logo on the inside cover of those books.
Tanager Trekker
$250 Donation
Sponsors a monthly Tanager Trek Kit (educational activity kits) and includes a flyer/info sheet in each kit from the sponsor.
Annual Sponsorship
Perch Partner
$500 Donation
This donation sponsors a bookshelf for one year and includes a plaque on the shelf with the donor's name or company logo.
Landing Leader
$1,000 Donation
Sponsors a stop along one of our book-bus routes for one year. This includes the donor's name or company logo on a sign at the stop.
Birds of a Feather
$5,000 Donation
This donation level supports the Book Bus's ability to travel around Polk County multiple times per month. It goes a long way to ensuring our mobile book unit remains mobile and able to reach underserved people. To show our appreciation and let everyone know how special you are to us, the donor's name or logo will be featured on our bus for one year.
In-Kind Donations
...because we want to spread literacy, so we need books...
It's not just books...
Books!
We accept new and gently used books of all genres, languages, and print sizes. If you've read it and want to share it with others, please consider donating it to us.
We currently have drop off locations at:
- Chemekta Community College Polk Center in Dallas
- Citizens Bank in Dallas
- Spectrum Artworx in Monmouth
If those locations don't work for you, please contact us to arrange a pick-up.
Cleaning Supplies
Why does a book service need cleaning supplies? It's because people have germs. We serve a wide variety of people and want to ensure our service is truly accessible to everyone and that includes ensuring we provide a clean environment for people with compromised immune systems and allergies.
Amazon Wish List
You don't have to purchase from Amazon, but it sure was a convenient place to make a wish-list to share with ya'll.
Volunteers
If you are as passionate about books as we are we'd love to have you help at one of our events. Please contact us to let us know of your interest and availability.