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Today marks the beginning of Education Week July 27-31, a highlight of ‘United We Serve,’ President Obama’s call to nationwide community service. This is a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained, meaningful service because ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things, which is directly aligned with what we do here at First Book.

Kyle Zimmer and President Obama

We have seen first-hand how our friends, volunteers, and the heroic programs reaching kids in need serve tirelessly, year-after-year, educating our children. We know you are already heroes, whether you are working in classrooms directly with children in need or making a simple monetary donation to provide more books for kids who need them. We are deeply thankful for all of you who help elevate educational opportunities for children across the nation.

Three easy ways you can participate in Education Week:

1. Visit http://www.serve.gov and look for volunteer opportunities in your area.
2. Visit http://www.serve.gov and post a volunteer opportunity in your community.
3. Start a “Books for Kids, Books for Keeps” virtual book drive to raise funds to get more books to kids through First Book. Individuals go to:  http://www.firstbook.org/booksforkeeps. Organizations serving kids in need go to: http://www.firstbook.org/rgbkbk.

As one of 14 national nonprofits on the ‘United We Serve’ Education Team advancing book distributions, summer learning opportunities, and library card registrations, First Book is leading efforts to dramatically increase access to books for our nation’s disadvantaged children. The ‘United We Serve’ initiative culminates in a day of service and remembrance on September 11, but is intended to remain a sustained, collaborative and focused effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans.

We are pleased to be a part of this national movement to highlight service and we thank you for helping us deliver the books that will brighten children’s lives and inspire their journeys. With your help we can reach even more children.

We celebrate Education Week all week, and through all of you, throughout the year.