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Big Rig Is A Big Hit!
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS:
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
“The look on the faces of our students when they saw the BIG RIG was amazing! It’s a unique and beautiful transformation to get books to underserved communities. When our students found they would receive a free book, their excitement was beyond belief. Many thanks to John and Kathy for their thoughtful, generous and most…
Susan Acuna, President and CEO
Literacy Council Gulf Coast
The scholl is still buzzing about the event and our teachers and students were so appreciative of your generosity. Your mission of getting books into the hands of those in need aligns with all of the work we are doing to foster the love of reading across our school.
Jeremy Majeski
Principal Komensky Elementary School-Berwyn
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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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