Dear TheArthur, 
I am thrilled to announce that First Book is joining forces with eBay Foundation, the charitable arm of eBay Inc., for Community Gives – an online fundraising campaign designed to engage the eBay Community in supporting First Book’s mission to provide new books to the children who need them most.

First Book is one of only three organizations eBay Foundation has chosen to support, based on input from the eBay Community. The campaign kicked off on Monday with a $1 million grant split evenly among First Book, Best Friends Animal Society and Oxfam. In addition, to encourage participation eBay Foundation will give an extra dollar to First Book for every person who donates.
Today I am asking for your help in making this initiative a success. We know that you’re passionate about the work we do. Here is your chance to help us highlight the importance of books in the lives of children. It couldn’t be simpler!

You can help by:

•  Donating
•  Buying or selling items on eBay Giving Works on our behalf
•  Spreading the word
Funds generated will support our efforts to expand First Book’s reach and resources to tens of thousands more Recipient Groups nationwide, providing them with ongoing access to brand new books and educational resources well beyond the life of the campaign.
We applaud eBay Foundation for its leadership in this sweeping initiative that has the potential to bring thousands more books into the hands of the children who need them most.
Imagine the unlimited measure of what we can accomplish when we all take action together. Join us now!
With tremendous thanks,

Kyle Zimmer
President, First Book