Volunteer Highlight
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Helen Keller
During the summer of 2020, as Donna Esposito was moving to Flower Mound, she came across an abundance of books her children had accumulated over the years. With her kids grown and flown, Donna decided, “It’s time to sort and share!” When she googled where to donate books in the area, Book Drive for Kids popped up. (We are so thankful!) Soon we came by to pick up her donation of TEN BOXES of new and gently used books, and a relationship was born.
Once Donna discovered our mission was to get books into the hearts and homes of disadvantaged children, she wanted to get involved. She understood the importance of books and fostering the love of reading in children; she had encouraged these values in her own home. Now she had the opportunity to do the same for children who did not have books readily available to them.
Today Donna is a regular volunteer and supporter. Here’s what she has to say:
BDK: What keeps you volunteering so regularly?
Donna: “I really enjoy volunteering! Seeing the happy, smiling faces of all the kids who are so excited to have a new book of their own is heartwarming!”
BDK: What is one word that sums up a Book Drive for Kids free book fair?
Donna:“Inspiring!”
BDK: Do you feel like you are making a difference?
Donna: “I’d like to believe that I make a small impact by assisting with the book fairs with an encouraging and enthusiastic demeanor to share the joy that reading can bring.”
BDK: What would you say to someone considering volunteering with us?
Donna:“Do it! Reading is so important to foster in children of all ages.”
Without the consistent, joyful help of volunteers, Book Drive for Kids would not have been able to give away over 50,000 books this past year.
Thank you, Donna, for the servant’s heart you bring to Book Drive for Kids. The smiles and love you share allows these children to know they are seen and valued.
Yes, Book Drive for Kids wants to get books to children in need, but more importantly, we want to share hope for a future full of potential and purpose. It’s because of volunteers like Donna that Book Drive for Kids continues to be invited to host free book fairs. Join Donna in helping change a child’s life, one book at a time.