Read Indeed

Kids in Peru Receive Books from Read Indeed!

maura — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:42:40 +0000

Maria’s literacy efforts are far-reaching! Thanks to our friends from the Dassel-Cokato school district, children in need in Peru received books from Read Indeed!

Little Friends Help Maria!

maura — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:03:38 +0000

Thanks to lots of little 3- and 4-year olds who collected more than 1,100 books for Read Indeed. Maria had a chance to read her favorite picture book, “The Giving Tree” to these wonderful little readers!

Maria, Ryan & The Cat in the Hat enjoy spending time with some wonderful kids!

Maria Collects 600,000 books!

maura — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:12:02 +0000

Read Indeed has collected its 600,000th book! Maria is getting closer to her goal of one million books! Go Maria!

Kinderberry Hill Hosts Book Drive for Read Indeed

maura — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:26:42 +0000

From February 20 to March 2, all Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers in the Twin Cities will host a book drive for Read Indeed in honor of “Read Across America” Day. You can bring any new or gently used books to the Kinderberry new you between the hours of 7a.m. to 6p.m., Monday through Friday. during business hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Read Across America Day is an annual event that encourages adults to take time to read with a child. It is celebrated on the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2.

Who would like to do a book drive for Read Indeed?

maura — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:38:46 +0000

Maria’s Read Indeed warehouse is lacking books! Perhaps your sports team is looking for a service project or maybe your school requires community service hours? Help Maria with her efforts by hosting a book drive! Contact Maria at readindeedforkids@yahoo.com if you are interested in hosting a book drive!

Maria is named 2012 Eleven Who Care Award Winner!

maura — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:10:12 +0000

Maria learned that she has been selected as one of the 11 honorees for the 2012 Eleven Who Care awards by KARE 11 News. A recognition event will be held in July and her story will air on KARE 11 this year. In addition, she will receive $1,100 for the charity of her choice. Way to go Maria!

Summer Book Drive Begins!

maura — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:04:20 +0000

Maria made an appearance on KARE 11 to promote the 3rd annual book drive! This year’s goal is 100,000 books, so clean off those bookshelves and bring in any new and gently used books for children and teens to any Twin Cities M&I Bank. For every 25 books donated, you may receive a pass to Waterpark of America (until supplies last; limit 2 per household).

http://www.kare11.com/today/article/926721/449/MI-Bank-and-Read-Indeeds-annual-summer-book-drive

Volunteers needed!

maura — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:55:21 +0000

We need to prepare the Read Indeed warehouse for the upcoming summer book drive. M&I’s goal this summer is to collect 100,000 books for Maria. So we need help counting, sorting, and boxing the existing books (about 10,000) and organizing the warehouse to make room for the new books. Anyone want to help? We are planning it on Thursday, June 23 from 12:30 to 5:30.

Summer Book Drive with M&I Bank!

maura — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:02:25 +0000

June 12th kicks off the 3rd annual summer book drive that M&I Bank holds for Read Indeed! Bring in 25 new or gently used children’s books to any Twin Cities M&I Bank and you may receive a pass to Waterpark of America. The first year the book drive collected 70,000 books… last year it was 90,000 books…. what will this year bring? So clean out those book shelves and help a young girl make a difference in the lives of kids who need books!

Read Indeed Receives Timberwolves Grant!

maura — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:50:02 +0000