Spreading Sunshine, Smiles, and Books Across the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Goodwill Reads is a new Goodwill of South Mississippi program that promotes early literacy across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We collect children’s books, visit classrooms to read with students, and give each child a book with their name on it to take home. With the help of volunteers and community partners, we’re creating fun reading experiences that build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
Swing for a Cause: Birdies for Books
Join us for Birdies for Books on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Windance Country Club, benefiting our Goodwill Reads Program. Enjoy a great day on the course while helping put books into the hands of children across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Click below to participate and view player and sponsorship opportunities!
Interested in volunteering with Goodwill Reads?
We’d love to have you involved! Here are a few ways you can support Goodwill Reads:
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Host a book drive at your school, office, or in your community
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Donate new or gently used children’s books
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Make a monetary donation to help grow the program
…and more! Contact our Goodwill Reads Program Manager, Jennifer Crawford, for additional details and ways to get involved.
Every contribution helps us put books into the hands of local children and spread a love of reading across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
