Children’s Supply and Book Drive

Jan 16 –  26

The SlyeStrong#6 Foundation is currently running it’s 9th Annual Book Drive to benefit local hospitals and reading programs.  

Supplies Needed

  • New and gently used infant and children’s books
  • New word find and puzzle books
  • New coloring books
  • New Crayons
  • New bubbles and pin wheels (for respiratory therapy).

The supplies that are donated will be divided between the following organizations.

  • Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals
  • Rappahannock Community Service Board: Healthy Family Program
  • Children’s Hospital of Richmond
  • Stafford County  Schools ROSE (Reading Over Summer is Essential) Project
  • Stafford County Head Start
  • UVA Hospital Child Life Program

These wonderful donations help to give members of our community something to smile about in the face of hardship and trauma.

Drop off Locations

Feel free to drop off items between January 16 – January 26 at the locations below.

North Stafford

  • North Stafford High School
  • MBH Settlement
  • The Mount Church

Fredericksburg

  • Atlantic Builders – 1975 Emancipation Highway
  • Jabberwocky Children’s Books and Toys