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Humble Bundle Surpasses $250 Million Raised for Charitable Causes Around the Globe

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208593644/en/
    Humble Bundle has raised more than $250 million since its inception in 2010 to help out charities around the globe, furthering its mission to be a force for good.
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    Founded in 2010 by Jeff Rosen and John Graham, a couple of gamers seeking a new way to raise money for various charities, Humble Bundle pioneered the game bundle-for-charity model.
  • Since then, the company has expanded its offerings and grown its focus on doing good, integrating it into every aspect of its business and operation.
  • Taking on Global Warming: Humble raised more than $1 million last year for charities committed to addressing some of the biggest contributors to climate change.

Little Free Library Announces Volunteer Engagement Initiative 'Team LFL'

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all volunteers! Today the Little Free Library® (LFL) nonprofit organization unveiled its new volunteer engagement initiative: Team LFL. Groups and individuals in the U.S. can join Team LFL to discover volunteer opportunities in their area that support Little Free Library boxes and broaden access to books. From "Book Restocker" to "Little Free Library Locator" there is a volunteer role suited to your skills and interests.

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  • Today the Little Free Library® (LFL) nonprofit organization unveiled its new volunteer engagement initiative: Team LFL.
  • Groups and individuals in the U.S. can join Team LFL to discover volunteer opportunities in their area that support Little Free Library boxes and broaden access to books.
  • From "Book Restocker" to "Little Free Library Locator" there is a volunteer role suited to your skills and interests.
  • "If you've ever visited a Little Free Library and wondered how you could get involved, join Team LFL! "

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL NATIONWIDE READING ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE "RALLY TO READ 100"

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Monday, October 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit, announced today the launch of the third annual Rally to Read 100 (RallytoRead.org)—a six-month initiative that runs from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 that is designed to inspire the joy of reading and motivate children to read, starting with a pledge to read 100 books. 

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  • Celebrate reading for six months straight with sweepstakes, monthly themes, reading activities, and read-alouds from bestselling authors.
  • "Barnes & Noble is excited to once again partner with Reading Is Fundamental and unite forces for this year's Rally to Read 100 campaign," said Jackie De Leo, Chief Merchandising Officer, Barnes & Noble.
  • We cannot wait to see the impact of this year's initiative in classrooms across the country and young readers nationwide."
  • RALLY TO READ 100 PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
    Pledge to Read 100 Books: Participants can pledge to read 100 books over six months and receive engaging content and book recommendations to support this goal.

Gary Wollerman, Owner of GW Fins, Inducted Into DiRoNA Hall Of Fame

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gary Wollerman, owner of New Orleans’ premier fine dining seafood restaurant GW Fins, was inducted into the Distinguished Restaurants of North America’s Hall of Fame Monday, September 18th.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gary Wollerman, owner of New Orleans’ premier fine dining seafood restaurant GW Fins, was inducted into the Distinguished Restaurants of North America’s Hall of Fame Monday, September 18th.
  • Established in 1993, the DiRoNA Hall of Fame has named 64 previous restaurateurs to this esteemed list including legendary restaurateurs Leah Chase and Ruth Fertel.
  • Candidates qualify by having at least 25 years of dedicated service, making significant contributions to the dining industry and their local community.
  • GW Fins’ Executive Chef Michael Nelson was nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in the South.

Sun-Maid Teams up with ABCmouse and Little Free Library® to Feed Hungry Mouths and Minds this Back-to-School Season

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a summer of fun and play, kids everywhere are preparing to head back to school. To mark the beginning of the new school year, Sun-Maid Growers of California, maker of innovative snacks that feed imagination one little red box at a time, has announced a new collaboration with ABCmouse, the leading and most comprehensive digital learning program for children ages 2 – 8, and Little Free Library to expand access to literacy resources and bring bite-sized learning to every pack of its classic Sun-Maid Raisin boxes.

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  • The multi-faceted literacy campaign presented by Sun-Maid, ABCmouse and Little Free Library will provide widespread access to at-home reading activities and books that inspire young readers, all while promoting better-for-you eating habits.
  • As of August 7, the iconic and beloved red Sun-Maid box will feature exclusive, limited-edition ABCmouse flash cards with a sight word lesson on every carton.
  • ABCmouse and Little Free Library are two of the finest education and literacy resources available, and we're proud to team up to inspire a love of reading and help feed hungry minds this back-to-school season."
  • Share a Book," the Sun-Maid sponsored Little Free Library book-sharing boxes will feature ABCmouse books and expand book access to thousands.

Gale to Install the First of 21 Little Free Libraries in Detroit's Littlefield Community to Improve Literacy and Book Access

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Gale , part of Cengage Group, in partnership with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library (LFL), will install its first of 21 Little Free Libraries in the Littlefield neighborhood hub in Detroit on July 27 at 3pm ET.

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  • Gale , part of Cengage Group, in partnership with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library (LFL), will install its first of 21 Little Free Libraries in the Littlefield neighborhood hub in Detroit on July 27 at 3pm ET.
  • Representatives from Gale and Brilliant Detroit, along with families and volunteers will be at the event to fill the library with books.
  • A Little Free Library is a "take a book, return a book" free book-sharing exchange.
  • Little Free Library book-sharing boxes provide 24/7 access to books in areas where books are scarce to encourage reading.

Venables Bell + Partners and Little Free Library Launch The Unbanned Book Club

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent advertising agency Venables Bell + Partners announced today the launch of The Unbanned Book Club, an initiative that will provide communities in Duval County, FL access to books currently banned and challenged in the local school systems.

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  • The Unbanned Book Club was created in partnership with Little Free Library , a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access through a global network of free book exchange boxes.
  • Utilizing its network, The Unbanned Book Club consists of a collection of custom-branded Little Free Libraries containing books currently banned and challenged in local schools.
  • The Unbanned Book Club aims to keep these voices and opportunities for connection alive.
  • An additional 200 custom kits, including two banned books for distribution in Little Free Libraries and Unbanned Book Club branded materials, will soon be available for Little Free Library's community members, with details posted on LittleFreeLibrary.Org.

Little Free Library Announces Indigenous Library Program

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Little Free Library® (LFL) nonprofit organization is thrilled to announce the launch of its Indigenous Library Program, which grants Little Free Library boxes and books where needed most in Indigenous communities and on tribal lands in the U.S and Canada. Working with Indigenous community leaders, LFL provides book-sharing boxes to locations where book access is key to improving literacy.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Little Free Library® (LFL) nonprofit organization is thrilled to announce the launch of its Indigenous Library Program , which grants Little Free Library boxes and books where needed most in Indigenous communities and on tribal lands in the U.S and Canada.
  • "Little Free Library book-sharing boxes on Indigenous land in the U.S. and Canada can be significant to enhancing the education of Indigenous students and residents," said Wood.
  • The Indigenous Library Program grant packages come with two starter sets of books, one with 25 titles specifically focused on the Indigenous experience.
  • Apply for an Indigenous Library Program grant if you live in or serve an Indigenous community in the U.S. or Canada.

Gale Brings 21 Little Free Libraries to Detroit Neighborhoods to Boost Youth and Adult Literacy

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Friday, May 19, 2023

DETROIT, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote youth and adult literacy, Gale, part of Cengage Group, has teamed up with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library to build and install 21 Little Free Libraries in high-need neighborhoods across Detroit. Each little library is stocked with a variety of books – donated by Gale and their employees – for children and adults. Though the partnership is aimed at improving the city's literacy rates, there's a concentrated focus on inspiring a lifelong love of reading by providing young readers with access to youth large print books. Download the post-event press kit (b-roll, photos) here.

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  • DETROIT, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote youth and adult literacy, Gale , part of Cengage Group, has teamed up with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library to build and install 21 Little Free Libraries in high-need neighborhoods across Detroit.
  • Each little library is stocked with a variety of books – donated by Gale and their employees – for children and adults.
  • "We are excited to work with Gale to bring these Little Free Libraries to our Detroit neighborhoods," said Cindy Eggleton, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Detroit.
  • "We are excited to see the impact that these Little Free Libraries will have on the youth and adults in Detroit."

Charity Event: Gale to Build and Install 21 Little Free Libraries in Detroit Neighborhoods to Inspire Reading and Boost Literacy

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Gale , part of Cengage Group, in partnership with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library , will be hosting a charity event where its employees will be building 21 Little Free Libraries that will be installed in high-need neighborhoods across Detroit.

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  • Gale , part of Cengage Group, in partnership with Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library , will be hosting a charity event where its employees will be building 21 Little Free Libraries that will be installed in high-need neighborhoods across Detroit.
  • The Little Free Libraries will include diverse, award-winning and bestselling youth large print books donated by Thorndike Press , Gale's large print publisher.
  • Little Free Library book-sharing boxes provide 24/7 access to books in areas where books are scarce to encourage a love of reading.
  • NOTE TO REPORTERS: Gale, Brilliant Detroit and Little Free Library invite you to come and cover this special event.