Does anyone know where I can donate books in Henderson/Las Vegas area?

Question

I have a lot of fictional mysteries that I won't read again (I already know the ending!! ) and I'd like to donate them to a library or charity organization. These books are not dirty or scary.. just good fun.

Answer 1

Public Libraries,

Childrens home

maybe there is a local community home

anyone will be pleased with the donation of the books

Answer 2

It's really easy. Go to any library, and right when you walk in, where you return the books, just say, "I have some books I'd like to donate!" And the librarian will smile and thank you! Also, if you have some that aren't quite library condition, but still very readable, I always drop mine off at Saver's. They love those, and they have quite a mark up on them, so at least you know you will be "donating" to Saver's (their charity is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada). I think that's a great idea!

Answer 3

The Poor Man Movement – What is it?

This project is the vision of a young South African man named Doctor Mohlala and Lido  The vision is to use reggae music as a catalyst to lift up the poor in his community of Kwa Thema, Johannesburg under the banner of a not-for-proft organisation named The Poor Man Movement.

Reggae music has its roots in the ghettos of Jamaica. It is a music of the poor, the sufferers, and it deals with a positive message of love, righteousness and spirituality.  

Reggae is a truly global music that unites people across the world and forms links that cross racial and national barriers.  The vision is to use reggae dances and events in the local community to bring people together, both locally and internationally, and to use these events to bring in help and resources to build up the community and to help the poorest people in practical ways.

Doctor and his friends know from personal experience what it means to live with poverty and for the community you live in to lack resources.   Everything which the Poor Man Movement seeks to do is about lifting up the poorest and helping them in their daily struggles, but also to assist with education and learning in the community, because education is the key that enables children to earn good salaries and to lift up the whole community over time.

Here are some of the elements of the vision:

Kebra Ethiopia Sound System

This is the name of the sound system that hosts the dances for the Movement.  These reggae session are offered free for anyone to attend, but those attending must bring food which is collected and distributed to the poor locally.  So far food is given to Kengezile and Gorogang primary Schools, and the hope is to be able to provide for many other in future, as the scale of the events increases.

It may seem strange to think that running reggae events has a link with community development and poor relief, but it is important to recognise that if these events had not been run, and if there was no internet presence speaking about them and the aims of the Movement, then none of the current international support would be there.  Music is catalyst that brings people together and promotes the aims of the Movement globally.

Doctor has created online pages for both Kebra Ethiopia Sound System and the Poor Man Movement on Myspace and these have proved very successful as away of promoting the aims of the Movement and making links across the world with people who are eager to help. Musicians, producers and business people have already come forward from the UK, USA and Europe offering both practical and financial support.  Everybody is keen to see the work grow and for the capacity and reach of the Movement to increase dramatically for the benefit of the community.

At this point in time Kebra Ethiopia Sound System does not own its own sound system equipment and has to hire it in for every event is hosts.  This is a considerable expense which is borne personally by Doctor and his friends who organise the events.  None of them are rich people and it is a great strain upon them.   A key objective is to be able to purchase sound system equipment for the Movement so that Kebra Ethiopia Sound can run events without these crippling hire costs each time. Owning the gear will open up many more opportunities to run events in the Jo’burg area and perhaps beyond.



The Cup a Soup Project



May is a cold winter month in Jo’burg and many poor primary school children are affected by it. to help reduce the stress among the kids and make them excited about going to school, the Poor Man Movement runs a one month project called Cup a Soup, whereby the members travel to many different primary schools (one per day between 07:00 and 08:00 in the morning)giving them, bread and a cup of soup.





The school uniform project

This Project, is currently in the planning stages and needs more financial resources to facilitate it.  Many kids from poor families do not have the necessary uniform to go to school, and this makes them not want to go to school as they feel bad about themselves. to uplift them the Movement need supports from anyone who can help to provide uniforms for them.



*****The Library Project

There is a small library in the community but it is really too small to serve all the needs of those who might benefit from the information and resources a good library could provide.  It mostly accommodates high school learners. The Movement would like to draw in resources to open a library that will also be able to work with primary school Kids, to be able to assist them in their school work and to make some computers available so that they can learn how to use them. So far some international supporters have agreed to provide some books and a few computers, but this is a big project and many more resources are needed.

All of these projects, and others yet to come, can be made reality through the good will, love and support of people who want to see poverty and injustice eradicated.  The Poor Man Movement uses reggae music like a trumpet to send a message all over the world and those who have ears to hear and heart that feels will hear that call and join together.

How to help

If you could like to donate to the develop the work of Poor Man Movement you can do so by emailing [e-mail] . If you can contribute in practical ways or in experience and want to ehlp you can contact Doctor using the messages you can send on webpages for the Poor Man Movement and Kebra Ethiopia at:

http://www.myspace.com/kebraethiopia

and

http://www.myspace.com/kebraethio

Answer 4

According to their site, the library wants your books:

"The Used Bookstores are newly restocked and ready for browsing. We also welcome your book donations. Interested in volunteering? Contact your local branch and help us make a difference. "