On 10/27/05, Book Bounders delivered 200 SCBWI comfort kits for Hurricane Katrina victims to Gainesville Red Cross Director, Cheryl Vandiver. On 10/18/05, 100 comfort kits were also delivered to Pastor Paco Alvarado of Christ Fellowship Church located in The Father's House in Dawsonsville.  Christ Fellowship Church provided shelter to 100 hurricane evacuees, primarily single mothers and their children. Kits included: Several new children's books, a flashlight, a toy or stuffed animal, and a toothbrush/ toothpaste set tucked into a tote bag. Kits for children ages 3-8 include picture books and a new stuffed animal. Kits for children ages 8-12 include chapter books/novels and an age-appropriate toy.

Visit Heather Kolich's page to read her article about the November 17, 2004 Swap Shop!  Articles reprinted with permission from The Forysth Herald and Heather Kolich.

Book Bounders loading, unloading and delivering SCBWI comfort kits.

Printed comfort kit message: We know you're going through a hard time right now.  This Comfort Kit was put together especially for you by the people who create books for children. So tonight you can brush your teeth, turn on your flashlight, grab a toy, and curl up with a good book. With much love to you from the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators SCBWI provided the 2000 tote bags, toothbrush sets and flashlights.  SCBWI members donated new books and new toys/stuffed animals.

Below is Donna's November '06 article from the Dawson Community News. This article reprinted with permission from Dawson Community News and Donna H. Bowman.