
Volunteer Spotlight
Tyler Cohen
Tyler Cohen of Butler Cohen does not allow geographic boundaries to deter his volunteer activities.
Back in December 2024, Tyler Cohen volunteered at the first free book fair his company sponsored in Dallas, Texas. From the start, it was evident that Tyler enjoyed interacting with the kids and encouraging them to read the books they selected. “Book Drive for Kids has a tremendous mission,” he said,”and we are excited to support it.”
Fast forward to February 2025. Tyler visited another school serving low-income families located in Houston. Right away he noticed the need for more books for these students. He also remembered the joy and excitement he witnessed at the free book fair in Dallas so he called Book Drive for Kids and asked how he could bring a free book fair to this deserving school in Houston.
We were delighted to explain how our Remote Book Fairs operate! When a sponsor steps forward, we provide the books and materials while the school runs the event with local volunteers or staff. Again, Butler Cohen stepped in to sponsor this event. Tyler recruited volunteers from their company. “It was a lot of fun and very fulfilling making the kids smile,” said Elan Shney, Preconstruction Manager.
While the volunteers from Butler Cohen were excited to provide this event, the students were the real winners.
Memry Bender of Elevate Collegiate shares their experience:
“On behalf of the students, staff, and families at Elevate Collegiate, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous sponsorship of our recent school book fair.
Thanks to your support, we were able to provide a joyful and enriching experience for our students, many of whom discovered new favorite books and rekindled their love for reading. Your contribution helped us ensure that every child had the opportunity to explore, imagine, and learn through the pages of a book—an experience that will stay with them for years to come.
The excitement and smiles we witnessed throughout the week were a powerful reminder of how impactful community support can be. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students’ literacy and education.
Thank you once again for your generosity and for being such a valued part of our school community.”

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