2025-2026 National Service Project

This year’s project focuses on promoting literacy through book donations, volunteer reading, and community partnerships. Together, we can help inspire a lifelong love of reading in children and communities nationwide.

📖 Project Theme

“Chapters for Literacy – Collect books, share stories, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.”

🗓️ Project Timeline

  • Sept–Feb: Plan book drives, partner with organizations, schedule reading events.
  • March 2, 2026: Celebrate Read Across America Day with volunteer reading events.
  • March–May: Continue literacy programs, deliver collected books, and submit chapter reports.

✅ Ways to Participate

  1. Book Donation Drive – Collect books for local schools, libraries, or shelters.
  2. Volunteer Reading – Host or join reading events at schools, libraries, or community centers.
  3. Book Buddies Program – Organize ongoing small group or one-on-one reading sessions.
  4. Little Free Library – Build, sponsor, or restock a community library.
  5. Literacy Fundraising – Raise funds to support local or national literacy nonprofits.

📢 Marketing & Recognition

  • Share your chapter’s efforts using #GBPReads and #ChaptersForLiteracy.
  • Post photos/videos of reading events and book donations.
  • Submit your chapter’s highlights to the National Office for recognition.

For support or questions, please contact Dr. Kymberly Harris at [email protected], National Executive Committee (NEC) Advisor Member.