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Release Date: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Give the Gift of Reading this holiday season

Event Date: 
Fri, 12/09/2022
Location: 
Various collection locations -- see below
An illustration of books wrapped up in a red bow.

Since 1989, the HFC Federation of Teachers, Local 1650, has been providing books to children through the annual Gift of Reading Campaign between now and Friday, Dec. 9.

After two years of collecting funds for Focus: HOPE’s Center for Children, Local 1650 is collecting and distributing new, unwrapped books for children of all ages. The Center for Children serves children from infancy through age 5 on-site, but books for older children will be sent home for siblings and friends where they can be shared at holiday events.

Students may also contribute to the Gift of Reading Campaign. HFC instructors should feel free to share this information with students, according to HFC English instructor Angela Hathikhanavala, the Gift of Reading co-chair.

Where to send the books

Books can be delivered to any of your colleagues below, including:

  • Angela Hathikhanavala in the Reuther Liberal Arts Building (Bldg. K)
  • Tessa Betts in the Eshleman Library (Bldg. B)
  • Dr. Rama Chidambaram in the Health Science Education Center (Bldg. G)
  • Betsy Cohn in the Campus Safety Building (Bldg. N)
  • Dr. Peter Kim in the Campus Safety Building (Bldg. N)
  • Chad Richert in the Technology Building (Bldg. E)
  • Dr. John Rietz in the Reuther Liberal Arts Building (Bldg. K)
  • Dr. Paul Root in the Science Building (Bldg. J)
  • Vicki Shepherd in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center (Bldg. F)
  • Tracie Varitek in the Reuther Liberal Arts Building (Bldg. K)
  • Sophia Beydoun in the School of Nursing (SN) on the East Campus

Donation boxes will be in the main office areas of these departments. Books may also be sent or dropped off to Betty Richards in Rm. N-201 of the Local 1650 Office in the Campus Safety Building (Bldg. M).

If you wish to make a financial donation, please do so through Square site.

“The gift of reading lasts a lifetime. Let's share it this season,” said Hathikhanavala. “Cheers to 33 years!”

For questions or more information, contact Hathikhanavala at ajhathikhanavala@hfcc.edu or Betts at tbetts2@hfcc.edu.