Clarksville, TN – In an effort to help deliver the gift of reading to children in the United States, The Clarksville UPS Store supports the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. The UPS Store, located at 1477 Tiny Town Rd Clarksville, TN raises funds year-round to benefit the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to support local children and literacy programs. Every dollar helps put a book in the hands of a child in need.
Thanks to the generosity of the Clarksville community, The UPS Store on Tiny Town Rd will be delivering $1750.00 worth of new books to local children participating in Project Transformation’s summer literacy program at New Providence United Methodist Church. The eight-week program, which begins on June 3, will benefit approximately 70 children, providing them with daily literacy support, nutritious meals, and recreational opportunities during the summer months.
“The community’s participation in the Toys for Tots Literacy Program is a key component to the success of this promotion,” said The UPS Store franchisee Clay Lewis. “This program provides us the unique opportunity to work with a nationally-recognized organization yet make an impact in our community, which is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from the people in this city.”
According to research, children who grow up in homes where books are plentiful go further in school than those who don’t. Children from traditionally low-education families can do as well as children from high-education families if they have access to books at home. The Toys for Tots Literacy Program continues to not only deliver the gift of reading, but also the promise of a bright future.
This year marks the eleventh anniversary of The UPS Store Toys for Tots Literacy Program, launched in 2008 with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Together, UPS® and The UPS Store network have raised more than $4 million and distributed more than 39 million books to the most economically disadvantaged children across the nation.
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About the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Now in its 69th year, Toys for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to less fortunate children through the gift of a new toy or book during the Christmas holiday season. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
About The UPS Store With approximately 5,000 locations across North America, The UPS Store network comprises the nation’s largest franchise system of retail shipping, postal, print and business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Services, products, pricing and hours of operation may vary by location. For additional information on The UPS Store, visit theupsstore.com. For information on franchise opportunities for opening a The UPS Store location, visit https://www.theupsstorefranchise.com/. Follow The UPS Store on Twitter at @TheUPSStore and like The UPS Store on Facebook at facebook.com/theupsstore.
About Project Transformation Project Transformation mission is to engage young adults in purposeful leadership and ministry, support children in holistic development, and connect churches with communities. Last year, the nonprofit served approximately 800 children across the state of Tennessee through its summer and afterschool programs. Registration for this year’s summer program at New Providence United Methodist Church is now open for students rising first through sixth grade. Please contact the church office at 931-647-4741. To learn more about Project Transformation, as well as opportunities to volunteer and partner, visit www.pttennessee.org