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Bess The Book Bus Pivots in Tampa Bay
Bess the Book Bus pivots its programming in order to serve Tampa Bay. The Patch
Bess The Book Bus, Inc. To Receive $35,000 In Community Investment Funding From United Way SuncoastCOAST
United Way Suncoast has awarded $35,000 in Community Investment funding to Bess the Book Bus, Inc. for their Community Book Distribution. TAMPA, FL – July 9th, 2020 – Bess the Book Bus, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will be receiving $35,000 in Community...
National Pandemic Coverage on Bess The Book Bus
So excited to receive some national news coverage with our trip to the Navajo Nation, that we had to share. We are heart sick to see how the pandemic is having such a devastating impact on an area we love. People Salt Lake City Tribune The Washington Post
Bess and The Washington Post
Recently an article featuring Bess The Book Bus and children of the Navajo Nation was featured in the venerable The Washington Post. It highlighted the difficulties with marginalized populations not having access to online learning. We have received amazing...
Bess The Book Bus in Tampa Bay
We're happy to share these local news stories about Bess The Book Bus and serving during the pandemic! WTSP Report ABC Action News WFLA
DeBartolo Family Foundation
The value of a Foundation to its community goes beyond financial contributions. A Foundation provides faith and supports the dreams of its recipients. Since 2001, the DeBartolo Family Foundation has given hope to many less fortunate individuals and groups in the Tampa...
Capstone
Helping children develop a love of reading and learning, no matter their ability level, is at the heart of what we do at Capstone. Our passion for creating inspired learning has made us the most trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for...
Publix Supermarket Charities
Our mission at Publix Super Markets Charities is to endeavor to meet the needs of the people in our community. To that end, we commit to being dedicated to the dignity and value of the human spirit—helping strengthen it to overcome adversity, determined to offer...
Altrusa International of Tampa Bay
Altrusa International Inc. is an international community service organization dedicated to making our communities better through leadership and service.
The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
The Children’s Board invests in partnerships and quality programs to support the success of all children and families in Hillsborough County.
Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz Vans USA donated the current incarnation of Bess the Book Bus, a 2011 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter 3500.
Lightning Foundation
In 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, along with his wife, Penny, launched the Lightning Community Hero program, which is a collaboration of the Vinik Family Foundation and the Lightning Foundation, to distribute $10 million to deserving Heroes and non-profits...