Nearly 3,000 new children’s books available locally

Submitted by Jackson Diaz CAPNM

The Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana has received a grant of 2,916 new children’s books valued at $24,000 to help the low income families we serve create word-filled homes and promote reading and learning.

The grant was from The Molina Foundation as part of its “Launch into Learning” national literacy campaign. The campaign’s goal is to provide resources to help children, parents, and caregivers create word-filled homes through reading and learning together.

The Molina Foundation, a national nonprofit organization based in Southern California, is dedicated to the mission of reducing disparities in access to education and health.

CAPNM exists to provide direct services, advocate to alleviate poverty, improve lives and strengthen our communities. CAPNM serves Lake, Lincoln, Flathead and Sanders counties through Community Services, Education and Training, Fuel Assistance, Housing and Weatherization programs.

CAPNM will begin distribution of these books in early spring. If you know of any organization that could use some children books please email info@capnwmt.org.