By Andy Anderson | Co-Chair
Thank you to Mr. Vincent Golden for once again making book donations, this time to the Taylor Anderson Reading Corner at Ishinomaki JH!
Mr. Vincent Golden, a librarian in the United States, continues to donate books to areas hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The most recent were received by TAMF advisor and volunteer, Naomi Chiba at the Ishinomaki Junior High School Taylor Bunko. The photo is with the Principal, Mr. Fukuda. Mr. Golden has donated 1000s of books to Taylor Anderson Reading Corners over the past fifteen years.
NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation is making a TV program on 3.11 which includes Taylor Bunkos. It is titled "A Century on Film: Butterfly Effect”, which is a nation-wide prestigious intellectual program. They will contact Mr. Golden about his many donations over the years.
On September 18, Miyu Omori, a third-year student at Hebida Junior High School, who won the top prize at the 2026 Ishinomaki District Junior High School English Recitation and Speech Contest, was awarded by TAMF the 'Taylor Anderson Award' certificate and trophy. At the award ceremony, Shinichi Endo, TAMF advisor and maker of the wooden trophy, handed the trophy to Miyu Omori. To celebrate her award, TAMF plans to donate a custom made Taylor Bunko to Hebida Junior High School. Endo-san will consult with the school to see how he can design a bunko to best fit their needs.
This GivingTuesday, you can "grow the good". Starting at midnight EST on December 1, donations of up to $2,500 on GlobalGiving will be matched. Donations made during the campaign hours (midnight EST on Dec. 1, 2026 until noon EST on Dec. 2, 2026) of up to $2,500 per donor per eligible organization will be proportionally matched for a share of a $500,000 matching fund
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
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