In the interest of increasing efficiency, bernies book bank. On saturday, july th bernies book bank will commemorate this milestone with a. Volunteer opportunities in chicago bernies book bank. There will be three sessions each day, august 26th through the 30th at macys downtown. Each child who attended the event chose 12 free books to take home courtesy of bernies book bank. Bernies book bank names new ceo lake forest, il patch.
Ypn supports bernies book bank chicago association of. Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to learn. The lake bluffbased nonprofit collects, sorts, and distributes relevant and ageappropriate books to. This quarter the csus collective efforts benefited bernies book bank in lake bluff, il. A signature program for the white sox, the volunteer corps serves as a way to unite white sox fans through service opportunities within our community. Quality books for underserved children bernies book bank. Chicago heights, il school district students and staff applaud bernies books for its altruistic gift of highquality, highinterest literature. Bernies book bank provides free books to underprivileged. Books for buckets northwestern university athletics.
Bernies book bank nonprofit organization management lake bluff, illinois 1,163 followers our mission is to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout chicagoland. The white sox volunteer corps was created by the chicago white sox in response to president obamas call for americans to better their communities. Then we plan to establish bernies book bank locations in other metropolitan cities across america. Pep blog pep chicago volunteers at bernies book bank. Utynek brings a wealth of experience to bernies book bank. Bernies book bank begins their story chicago flower. They will hold a 12 hour volunteerathon where you can volunteer to sort, sticker and pack books, friday and saturday, january 24th and 25th. Bernies book bank aims to distribute 12 books a year to lowincome children from birth to sixth grade in the chicagoland area. Since 2012, bernie s book bank has hosted the annual book lovers lunch north shore benefit to support its mission to increase book ownership among underserved children throughout chicagoland. Located across from wrigley field on clark and waveland bernies invites a lively atmosphere for cubs fans to meet with friends and family before and after home games and events. After a long and winding search, i have officially begun the next chapter of my life as the new event manager at bernies book bank in lake bluff if youre not familiar with bernies book bank. And, the commission on reading has found that introducing a child to books before starting school is the single most significant.
Bernies book bank collects books to distribute to children in need. The organization works to distribute quality childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk children throughout the chicagoland area. Rose pest solutions, as part of the books for buckets program, is donating 12 books through bernies book bank for every threepoint basket the northwestern mens basketball team makes throughout the 201920 season. The event was part of cpls rahms readers summer learning challenge. Yet studies have found more than half of lowincome families dont have any books in their homes for children. Bernies book bank, chicagos largest provider of quality childrens books. Guided by partners by designs expertise, the 35,000 square foot transition of their existing warehouse and expansion of their office space has elevated their ability to make the world a better place. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality childrens books in the chicagoland area. Bernies book bank basket brigade of suburban chicago. Imperfect foods hiring over 100 workers in the chicago areathese are immediate openings at the subscriptionbased grocery service. Our great friends at bernies book bank prepared and posted this wonderful video.
The pep chicago team recently volunteered at bernies book bank, which facilitates the collection, processing and redistribution of new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to. Linebacker blake costanzo visited whittier elementary school in waukegan on tuesday, november to help bernies book bank distribute. Twothirds of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of the fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare. Bernie s book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani joins john williams to talk about his organization, which supplies books to underprivileged kids in chicago for free. Rent venues like bernies book bank in lake bluff, il for your events and parties. Brian floriani, founder of bernies book bank helps. So far, 9,406 books have been donated by rose pest solutions to bernies book bank. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality childrens books to significantly increase book. Bernies book bank united protestant church of grayslake. Bernies opened in chicagos historic river north neighborhood in the summer of 2015. Bernies book bank 917 n shore dr lake bluff, il book. Bernies book bank founder and chief advancement officer brian floriani joins john williams to talk about his organization, which supplies books to underprivileged kids in chicago for free. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions.
Bernies book bank, chicagos largest provider of quality childrens books, is changing that with 12 books per year for 12 years. Bernies book bank facilitates the collection, processing and redistribution of new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. For more information about bernies book bank, please visit. If you havent already checked them out please do so. Bernies book bank offers event spaces to accommodate 5 to 300 guests for weddings, showers, birthday parties, mitzvah celebrations, or the private party of your dreams. Bernies book bank names new ceo lake forestlake bluff, il darrin utynek, former ceo of the american red cross, will take over may 21 at the lake bluffbased nonprofit.
Its a tough problem to face, but bernies is tackling it head on. Its important for us to be as efficient as we can be, brian floriani said. Abc7 chicago and the windy city live studio audience joined in by donating over 150 childrens books to bernies book bank. Book lovers lunch guests enjoy a delicious meal while hearing from a featured author and learning more about the mission of bernie s book bank. Bernies book bank, chicago s largest provider of quality childrens books, is changing that with 12 books per year for 12 years. Bernies book bank venue lake bluff, il weddingwire. These event spaces have high ceilings and barn doors in a modern venue that can adapt to your event. Floriani, the father of founder and executive director, brian floriani, bernie floriani, jr. Have your event at bernies book bank or rent venues in lake bluff, il and allow. You are now leaving a wintrust community bank website. On august 28th, 2019 lpc participated in a volunteer event for bernies book bank that was held in macys state st location in downtown chicago. Bernies book bank distributes books at back of the yards. Bernies book bank is one of 25 organizations receiving a grant from libertyville sunrise rotary club to support the work that bernies book bank does to help children in need.
Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes 12 books per year to 275000. Books for a better life 2 out of 3 lowincome children have no books of their own. Angel harvey family health center of the infant welfare society of chicago the lake. Ypn supports bernies book bank november 6, 2014 supporting bernies book bank reading is one of the most important skills a child needs to succeed. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among. If you looked closely every novel that lined their garden was a creative spin on our favorite classics, like james and the giant petals, little green riding hood and if you give a mouse a flower. Donate books, volunteer and invest to increase book ownership among local. Lovely service, great buzzy atmosphere and yummy food.
Guided by the belief that reading is a vital way for children to change their lives for the better, they deliver quality books to atrisk youth from birth through sixth grade. Bernies book bank facilitates the collection, processing and redistribution of new and gently used childrens books to increase book ownership. Bernie s book bank is the leading provider of quality childrens books in the chicagoland area. Bernies book bank need volunteers to sort, sticker and bag books for the atrisk chicagoland children they serve. Throughout the warehouse, outlines on the floor denote the sizes of their first warehouse, showing visitors that they.
The charity he founded in his north shore garage seven years ago, bernies book bank, has now distributed more than 7 million books, and counting, to kids in. The venue boasts a sleek modern atmosphere with high ceilings, four separate spaces that flow together seamlessly based on your guest list. Bernies book bank aims to change that statistic by pouring quality childrens books into atrisk homes, ensuring that children have access to books from birth, and arrive to school reading ready. Celebrate your wedding by partnering with bernies book to increase book ownership among atrisk children throughout chicagoland. This year, bernies book bank celebrates its 10th anniversary. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality new and gently used childrens books. Bernies book bank corporate events, wedding locations. He also describes how his organization has assimilated during the coronavirus crisis. At this nocost event, well be sorting, labeling, and packaging childrens books from 12.
On wednesday, august 3, bernies book bank, with assistance from hyatt thrive, distributed over 3,900 books to children at back of the yards branch. Bernies book bank 917 n shore dr lake bluff il 60044. Bernies book bank is the leading provider of quality books to atrisk children in the chicagoland area. This is chef zack sklars first venture in the city of chicago after being at the helm of. Were teaming with bernies book bank for childhood book ownership. He previously served as ceo of the american red cross, where his responsibilities included business operations of the chicago and northern illinois region, the fourth largest region in the country. Bernies book bank sources, processes and distributes quality childrens books to significantly increase book ownership among atrisk infants, toddlers and schoolage children throughout chicagoland. Join ynpn chicago for a saturday afternoon service event at bernies book bank in lake bluff, il. Our current mural celebrates the importance of literacyespecially financial literacyand highlights a great local organization working to encourage reading and education. Bernies book bank is looking for volunteers that want a handson opportunity to impact the literacy crisis in. My next chapter is at bernies book bank chicagonow. Bernies book bank of chicago continues to support chsd170.
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