Update: Denver's BookGive Surpasses Crowdfunding Goal for 'Free Bookshop'

BookGive, the Denver, Colo., nonprofit launched in 2019 by BookBar owner Nicole Sullivan, successfully concluded a fundraising campaign to create a "free bookshop" at its location in a former service station on Lowell Blvd. The campaign surpassed its $8,150 goal, raising more than $10,000 for BookGive, which distributes new and gently used books to individuals, schools, senior living facilities, homeless shelters, prisons, schools and nonprofits throughout the metro area. 

"Between Colorado Gives Day and additional gifts, we raised the money to start building Denver's first free book shop!" BookGive reported. "We could not be more proud to realize this dream with you--a community who believes in the power of literacy to strengthen us all.... We've already begun the process to obtain our certificate of occupancy, the stamp of approval from the city allowing us to open our doors to the public. Now, we're getting bids from contractors who will get the build out going, starting with the concrete work that will provide mobility access for everyone.... We'll continue dreaming together as the final designs are drawn up."

BookGive also announced an initiative to help people who lost their homes in last week's tragic wildfires north of Denver: "There aren't any magic words to make the loss of a home any easier. The best we can do is help folks cope in the aftermath. As rebuilding efforts take place and the long-awaited moment of moving back in arrives, BookGive is committed to helping every household rebuild their home libraries. To get involved or host a book drive, e-mail hello@bookgivedenver.org."

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