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VISION: That children in every family have their own books at home so that they may become better readers, perform better in school and do better in life.
MISSION: Big Rig Books is a mobile literacy outreach initiative focused on fostering recreational reading beyond the classroom by encouraging reading and providing books for children and families in economically challenged, underserved communities and underperforming schools.
Testimonials
I had the honor of coordinating three Big Rig visits to Fort Myers Middle Academy, and they were truly amazing visits. Our students were excited to have the opportunity to walk through John’s truly unique mobile library and pick any book they wanted. We saw students who, much like John in his childhood, avoid books…
Bob Scallon
Fort Myers Middle Academy
The students and staff at Charles J. Sahs school are very appreciative of all of the wonderful books that they received through the Big Rig! The students were very excited to get to visit the Big Rig and they couldn't believe their good fortune to receive three books! I have enjoyed seeing their books come…
Erin Hackett
Student Services Coordinator
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Financial Partners
DONATIONS VALUED AT $1000.00 OR MORE
Mobil Oil Company
John M. Gervase/Buy Rite Company
Books A Million
Wayne and Judi deNazarie
Chicago Tribune
Citgo Oil Company
D and B Fabricators
Ryder Truck Rental of Fort Myers
James and Deborah Hultquist
Jim and Shelly Lutzweiler
Jim and Debby Mason
Paul and Mickey Franson
Jeff and Sheralynn Kellough
South Fort Myers Rotary Club
Heniff Transportation Company
Far-Away, Inc (Mike Eiserman)
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Gerald and Loretta Hausman
The First Congregational Church of Western Springs
Enterprise Rent A Car
Peak Running (Downers Grove)
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