Read for the Need

Hey everyone! I just wanted to remind you that the Read for the Need inspired bookery is opening this Wednesday from noon to 5pm. Show up to buy some great books, and if you have any extra bookshelves, bring those, because they are in dire need of extra bookshelves for all the books! See you at 3120 Highway 101 on Wednesday!

Thank you to everyone in our community for another successful year of Read for the Need. Together, we raised $6,800 to help feed the hungry. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and help. What a difference we can make when so many people care. Florence, Oregon

'Read for the Need' still making a difference Taylor Graham held his annual 'Read for the Need' book sale over the weekend and brought in about $6,800.

Blast from the past! 3 Years ago, NBC Nightly News came to Florence to check out the Read for the Need book sale.

Pre-teen reads to feed the needy Video on msnbc.com: May 21: Making a Difference: Over the past four years, 11-year-old Taylor Graham of Florence, Oregon has raised almost $30,000 to purchase food for the needy through his "Read for the Need" annual book sale. NBC's Miguel Almaguer reports.

Saturday is the Power of Florence, a citywide day, dedicated to volunteering and making a difference. There are 36 events all around Florence. I hope you will attend as many of the awesome events as possible!

Power of Florence The Power of Florence is a proclaimed city-wide day dedicated to volunteering and giving back.