The TCU Foundation recently awarded a grant to Kosciusko Literacy Services. Shown from left are Charlotte Morris, TCU universal banker, Karen Mayer, manager at Teachers Credit Union, and Cynthia Cates, KLS executive director. Photo provided by KLS.
News Release
WARSAW — The TCU Foundation recently awarded $2,000 to Plant the Seed, Read!, a program of Kosciusko Literacy Services.
“Kosciusko Literacy Services is honored to receive the support of the TCU Foundation,” said KLS Executive Director Cynthia Cates.
The grant will support the 2022 Plant the Seed, Read! Community Book Read. The book selection is “Christmas Jars” by Jason Wright. Wright is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Wright’s column has appeared in over 100 newspapers, magazines and websites across the United States.
Charitable anonymous giving is a theme in the “Christmas Jars.” Newspaper reporter, Hope Jensen, uncovers the remarkable secret behind the Christmas jars, glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need. Along the way, Jensen discovers much more than the origin of the jars. When some unexpected news sets off a chain reaction of kindness, her greatest Christmas Eve wish comes true; visit www.goodreads.com to learn more about the book.
KLS Board of Directors believes that the message in the book aligns with the shared values of the many generous people, companies, and foundations in Kosciusko County. Placing read-alike books or books on philanthropy with elementary children is being planned as well. With additional funding, KLS plans to have the author speak at the launch of the book read.
“Donations from individuals and grants from corporations are vital to support KLS’ mission. The support of the TCU Foundation helps to ensure the success of adults and children in Kosciusko County,” said Cates.