August 10, 2015 fundraising event promotes reading literacy for children in need Clark, New Jersey - CaroTrans, a leading global NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) and ocean freight consolidator, today announces Duffy Books in Homes USA 2nd Annual Golf Outing. As a founding sponsor of Duffy Books in Homes USA, Inc., CaroTrans supports the not-for-profit corporation’s mission to provide children in need with access to books to increase their reading literacy so they can communicate and thrive as adults.
Children at the Private Nicholas Minue School in Carteret, New Jersey are delighted to receive books from Duffy Books in Homes USA.
Children at the Private Nicholas Minue School in Carteret, New Jersey are delighted to receive books from Duffy Books in Homes USA.
Individuals and companies interested in participating may register to play golf and/or sponsor the event. Golfers will enjoy lunch, a 4 ball scramble, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Lunch, hors d’oeuvres and dinner are available to non-golfers. Event information: Date: August 10, 2015 Where: New Jersey National Golf Club 579 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Time: 10:30 AM – 6 PM EST Visit the following Web page to register: http://www.dbihusa.org/2nd-annual-golf-outing.html For those people and companies that are unable to attend, they may contribute using the following Web page: https://dbihusaorg.presencehost.net/what_you_can_do/ “Our 2nd Annual Golf Outing is a wonderful opportunity for people to contribute to Duffy Books in Homes USA mission. Donations, both large and small, help us get books in the hands of students who need them. Thank you in advance for your generosity,” said Dr. Richard Quest, former Board President and current Executive Director, Duffy Books in Homes USA, Inc. “Rooted in our philosophy is that we are here to make a difference, not just a dollar. And, that we care for our customers, the environment and community. Supporting Duffy Books in Homes USA is an important and meaningful way for us to give back and contribute to future citizens,” said Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans and current Board President of Duffy Books in Homes USA.
About Duffy Books in Homes USA, Inc. For children in need who aspire to be successful, Duffy Books in Homes USA is the community literacy ambassador and educational partner that helps inspire a love of reading. Duffy Books in Homes USA addresses the problem of “booklessness”, by providing elementary school students, who are in need, with quality books of their own choosing to increase literacy skill development and promote a life-long “love of reading”. Strong, mutually responsive partnerships between private business, community organizations and school districts are facilitated to invest in the future­­­ by changing the present. Shared funding provides a “hand-up” not a “hand-out” philosophy for success. For additional information, visit: http://www.dbihusa.org/