Kids Need to Read Foundation
Our history is worth 'writing' for!
Recent Updates
- The Growing Library in Eagleville (November 02, 2009 20:58)
- Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library: Many Kids Holding Books in Their Hands! (October 29, 2009 18:07)
- Remember “Thank You for Caring”? (October 28, 2009 22:13)
- Making a Difference in Seattle (October 26, 2009 19:45)
- Helping Hands on Halloween (October 23, 2009 20:42)
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[edit] About
The Kids Need to Read Foundation (KNTR) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity that was formed in August 2007 by author PJ Haarsma and one of our Big Damn Heroes, actor Nathan Fillion.
The organization is supported by many volunteers around the world including many Browncoats (see below). For more information about KNTR, see their website.
[edit] Mission Statement
- To purchase books by raising funds through auctions, sales of merchandise and other available means
- To provide books to libraries, schools and other institutions in need
- To provide books to children through established institutions
- To foster a love of reading in all children
- To encourage reading among reluctant readers
[edit] Browncoat Involvement
Many Browncoat groups around the world support KNTR. In October, 2007, Kids Need to Read established The Kids Need to Read Browncoat Endowment fund, started by a donation by the California Browncoats (CA) and expanded by Austin Browncoats, Mid-South Browncoats, and North Virginia Firefly/Serenity Meetup Group. [1]
An upcoming fan film Browncoats: Redemption has pledged to donate part of their proceeds from dvd sales to KNTR. [2]
