Reading at the Right Price with MERS/Goodwill
Goodwill Stores Have Everything You Need to Start Your Own Reading Program
ST. LOUIS, MO, June 06, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Summer is here and whether you're going to be lounging at the beach, relaxing in the comfort of your own home or away at camp, now is the time to begin thinking about your summer reading list. MERS/Goodwill is advocating for literacy with more than 75,000 books available in their 40 stores and more than 2,000 books available online through Amazon.com.
"MERS/Goodwill's extensive book collection is a great resource for surrounding communities because it creates immeasurable possibilities," said Dr. Lewis Chartock, President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. "Families can begin creating their own collection of favorite books, purchase supplemental educational materials or try a new book genre without breaking the bank, or taking too many trips to the library."
Each store location offers a variety of books for all ages, reading levels and interests. Book titles can be found on The New York Times Best Seller List or even Oprah's Book Club. Popular authors such as Nora Roberts, J.K. Rowling and Stephen King are just a few of the names included in this very impressive book selection.
Similar to your local library, children can choose from a growing assortment of books. However, at Goodwill there is no need to fear late fees because of lost books. Reasonable prices and a wide selection allow children to choose new books for their home libraries. All Goodwill stores carry children's books, adult novels, textbooks, how-to directories, cookbooks and a number of other family favorites.
In addition, Goodwill's online book selection is continually growing to offer the most recent and popular reads. In a joint venture with Amazon.com, MERS/Goodwill's new e-bookstore features many of the same titles offered at the store locations. A link to the online bookstore can be accessed via the MERS/Goodwill home page at www.mersgoodwill.org, or by visiting http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0 ... MBVKYMFPWL. The books range in cost from $3 to $20. MERS/Goodwill is hoping to reach as many people as possible with this innovative service.
"We are thrilled to offer our books online in addition to the store locations," said Chartock. "The e-bookstore has become very popular over the last month and I think it is because it offers a fun way for kids to pick out their next book on their summer reading list or for the adult that does not want to be wait listed at the library."
Goodwill restocks its stores several times daily because of the donations made by people in the community. Recycle any unneeded books at a local Goodwill store or drop-off site and make them available to people in your area at affordable prices. Your donation will not only provide a book for your neighbor, but also help provide opportunities for people in your community through MERS/Goodwill's job skills and career training programs.
About MERS/Goodwill
MERS/Goodwill is a non-profit agency that provides for the vocational needs of individuals who have barriers to employment through disability or economic disadvantage. Annually serving more than 11,000 people, the organization operates 38 service centers in 53 counties in the bi-state area. Revenues from 40 Goodwill stores and the auto donation program assist with funding MERS/Goodwill job training and employment services. MERS/Goodwill is a proud member of the United Way. For more information about MERS/Goodwill or to find a Goodwill donation center near you, call 314-241-3464 or visit www.mersgoodwill.org.
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