Help Students, Families and Schools Recover

The 32^nd Taylor Anderson Reading Corner (Taylor bunko) was donated to Kokoro Smile on February 28^th. Kokoro Smile is an Ishinomaki community organization which provides psychological care and support for returning to school for children who lost family members in the Great East Japan Earthquake and children who did not attend school due to the trauma of the earthquake. They also provide support for parents who support their children.

Endo-san, Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund (TAMF) advisor and woodworking artist, attended the gift ceremony and presented Taylor Bunko bookshelves, book vouchers, and books to Director Shimura.  Director Shimura said they are going to pick books with the kids and “I want to fill Taylor's books with books that kids will love!”

Tohoku English Language Teaching EXPO 2023 Presentation -

Thank you to TAMF adviser Chiba-san for giving a presentation on December 10, 2023 about Taylor Anderson Reading Corners and the Great East Japan earthquake at theTohoku English Language Teaching EXPO 2023! Chiba-san wrote “A Gift From Taylor”, which is provided to all Taylor Bunkos, to help students learn about the Great East Japan Earthquake and the meaning of the Taylor bunko’s in their schools.

 A Japanese article about the Endo’s including their TAMF activities.

https://news.line.me/detail/oa-sendaihoso/5ude3xcs1n68?mediadetail=1

Thank you for your support which helps us continue programs like these to help Ishinomaki families, schools and students affected by the disaster to continue to recover, learn and expand their horizons! Please follow us on Facebook/Tamfjp

Links:

• Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund
• Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund Facebook Page
• Endo Family Article