March 2008

We are pleased to announce that Sweet Charity is now bi-coastal!

This month's happy hour will benefit the "Literacy Lab" at Kipp Summit Academy in San Lorenzo, CA. (In the East Bay, next door to Oakland.)

This public charter school was founded in 2003 for under-served students and families. Most of the families are living under the poverty line -- currently, 66% of the students get free or reduced price lunch -- and for a large part of the student body, English is not their first language.

In "Literacy Lab," every student begins the day with an hour-long period where they read together in small book clubs. This program is dedicated to "reading for fun" -- not textbooks -- and the book list reflects the multicultural make-up of the school, as well as the actual interests of its students. I mean, how cool is it that these 8th graders get to read Nick Hornby?

The problem is, the kids are running out of books! There's no money left in the budget and it's only March . . .

There are a couple ways to help:

1) Book Wish List

The school has created a list of high-interest, reading-level appropriate book titles. Please take a look and consider buying a book. Even if you can only buy one book, every book helps!

FYI -- Shipping Address:

KIPP Summit Academy

c/o Lisa Belland 

2005 Via Barrett

San Lorenzo, CA 94133

2) Monetary Donations

Hey, big spenders . . . Give directly to KIPP Summit Academy and every dollar counts as a tax-deductible donation. Click here and learn how to Support KSA!

3) Happy Hour @ Arrow Bar

Same as before. We provide the good times and the good cause, you bring your good selves!

See you on Fri, March 28th! Until then, follow the Kipp School motto:

Word,

SC