Project Report
| May 6, 2013
Between the Lines Spring Report
In January, we had an event at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility where we had a pilot reading of recordable books. These books are primarily for younger children and have recorders already placed in them. The readers seemed to enjoy them very much. If we do decide to formally introduce them into our BTL library, it will be done slowly as they are much more expensive than our regular books.
Throughout the year, we have been working diligently on trying to measure the “impact” we are making through our program. In February, we sent out our first family survey to the caretakers of the children who have received books and CDs this year. We wanted to hear from them firsthand to see how we are affecting the children. Here are some comments from those surveys.
Spring 2013
We ended 2012 strong with a fantasticBook Fair at Barnes and Noble onDecember 8. Our wonderful supportersspent close to $3500 that day and BTLgot 20% of those proceeds. This moneywill be used towards expanding ourlibrary of children’s books!
Pilot reading of Recordable Books:
Impact Feedback:
“Hearing Mommy’s voice on the CD anytime he wants is nurturing.They love to share books in person, so any reading experience for them helps strengthen this bond”
“Thank you for giving this lovely service! It warms the hearts ofMother, child and all our family members. Your support is one more vital part of family connectedness and rehabilitation. We love you and thank you for your kindness and generosity.”
BTL’s accomplishments so far:
- 3 correctional facility readings
We will have another upcoming reading in April at Coffee Creek. Salem’s Journal Statesman is interested in doing an article about Between The Lines. A journalist and a photographer will be joining
us for our reading, so we are excited to show them what we do and
spread our mission and impact.
As always, we want to thank you for your continued support! We couldn't do all of this important work without you.
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