Group Project 2: Used Book Drive

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What is a used book drive?

The used book drive helps collect books for the SSPCA's annual used book sales.

How do the annual used book sales help the animals?

All of the proceeds from the annual used book sales go directly to care for the animals at the SSPCA, providing much needed supplies such as food, vaccinations etc. The SSPCA is a non-profit agency and relies totally on donations from the public and money raised by our fundraising events.

Sounds like a great idea! How do we get started?

Create posters asking people to donate their used books for your collection drive project. The posters can be put up in your school, in community groups or clubs you may belong to, and throughout your neighborhood.

*You will need to decide how the used books will be collected and include that information on your posters.

What do we do with the books once we collect them?

Once you have collected the books, make sure they are neatly packed in small to medium sized boxes. Copy paper boxes are a perfect size. If you have a copy store in your neighborhood such a Kinko's or Copy Max, they are a good place to ask for empty boxes. Each box should have a lid or flaps so you can protect the books. Record the name, address and description of each donation ( total number of boxes or books donated) in a note book. Inform each book donor that they will receive a receipt by mail for their donation.

How do we donate the books?

Bring the boxed books to the Sacramento SPCA at 6201 Florin-Perkins Rd. during our hours of operation. Turn in the information from your note book to Dee Dee Drake, 383-7387, extension 9149.

Thank you! Your efforts will make a big difference in the lives of many cats, dogs, and many other pets!