Disaster Response Japan Project #16410

Help Students, Families and Schools Recover

by The Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund

Help Students, Families and Schools Recover

Project Report | Jul 5, 2024
Original Two Taylor Bunko's updated and 33rd Taylor Bunko

By Andy Anderson | Co-Chair

Endo-san at work in his workshop

TAMF has started to maintain and provide new books for the original Taylor Bunkos and plans to maintain and provide new books for all bunko’s going forward as they reach approximately ten years of service. Work began on them in the workshop of Mr. and Mrs. Endo, the creator of the bookshelves, for two Ishinomaki schools, Mangokuura Elementary School (dedicated in September 2011) and Watanoha Elementary School (dedicated in February 2012). Mr./Ms. Endo presented the principals of both schools with book vouchers so new books of their choice can be added. Mr and Mrs. Endo honored their three children with newly created benches for Watanoha ES where they attended school.

A new Taylor Bunko has been set up at the Sendai YMCA International Hotel College, where TAMF has a scholarship program, and a presentation ceremony was held on March 15th. The presentation ceremony was attended by bookshelf creator and TAMF advisor, Mr. Endo. Book vouchers and books were delivered to Principal Kato. This is the 33rd location of a Taylor Bunko.

2024 July Bonus Day Campaign – July 10, 2024

The 2024 July Bonus Day campaign is a one-day crowdfunding campaign for donations between $100 and $1,000. The higher the donation, the higher the match!

If you plan on giving, please give early, starting at 9:00AM EDT and ending at 11:59 PM EDT on July 10th, because matching funds will likely run out before the end of the day.

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

The first Taylor bunko update at Mangokuura ES

2nd Taylor Bunko updated at Watanoha ES

Endo children's benches for Watanoha ES

Sendai YMCA Taylor Bunko Dedication

Sendai YMCA Taylor Bunko Book Voucher Presentation

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