BOOKS for the BARRIOS is an all-volunteer 501 c 3 corporation based in Walnut Creek, California, dedicated to improving the quality of education for underprivileged youth in deprived communities worldwide, with a special focus on disadvantaged regions in the Philippines. Through culturally sensitive programs, they empower American children to become global leaders and provide educational resources to millions of children.
The organization seeks donations of reading books, math manipulatives, puzzles, and art supplies for Kindergarten through Grade Six students, while also accepting science, liberal arts, engineering, and math materials for preschool to third grade levels. With a mission to fight poverty and promote peace through education, BOOKS for the BARRIOS has made a significant impact on the lives of millions of disadvantaged students since its establishment in 1981.
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