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85 percent of the
incarcerated juvenile
offenders have reading
problems.
77 percent of 12th
graders read below the
basic reading level.
93 percent of 10th
graders in reservation
school systems never
read a single book
outside the classroom.
U.S. literacy rates are
just above average for
a developed nation.
Nearly half of U.S.
citizens scored in the
lowest levels of
reading.
incarcerated juvenile
offenders have reading
problems.
77 percent of 12th
graders read below the
basic reading level.
93 percent of 10th
graders in reservation
school systems never
read a single book
outside the classroom.
U.S. literacy rates are
just above average for
a developed nation.
Nearly half of U.S.
citizens scored in the
lowest levels of
reading.
Plans for Future
The entertainment book, To Happiness, will go into its second
printing. Talented friends donated their time and redid the
layout and graphic arts design. The end result is phenomenal.
The book sells for $8; purchasers should make checks payable
to one of the 10 charities listed far below. Book orders will be
filled at the second printing.
In December 2013, the release of Happy Times, a new collection
of multi-ethnic recipes and entertainment ideas, is planned.
Again, the proceeds will go to selected charities. Website visitors
are invited to send family recipes for consideration.
Please make checks payable to one of the following charities.
Book Thing of Baltimore
Childline (South Africa)
Eden Garden Orphanage (Haiti)
Esther Benjamin Trust (Nepal)
Ethiopian Book and Children's Educational Foundation (EBCEF)
Firelight Foundation (South Africa)
MSSM Foundation (Merced, CA)
Safe Passage (Guatemala)
School on Wheels (Chicago, Indianapolis and Los Angeles)
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Jonestown, MS)
“Because I have known the
torment of thirst, I would dig a
well where others may drink.”
E.T Seton
History
Currently, the Fund is unincorporated as a 501 nonprofit organization. The
Foundation has its beginnings as part of two tragedies. In May 2001, my
aunt Jeannette died unexpectedly following bypass surgery. She had been
a home economics teacher and held a life-long interest in children. She had
never married and had no children. Much of her adult life was marred by
chronic depression and the chaos from it. Yet, she gave generously to
charity, particularly to children's groups, local food banks and animal
shelters.
After her death, my good friend, Mazhar Khan, suggested to me to continue
her charitable work. That encouragement combined with another
unfortunate situation led to the donation of a community reading room in our
hometown; approximately 5,000 mostly gently used books for children and
young adults were donated. Several thousands of books also went to the
Women's Prison Book Project.
Later in 2003, I published the first charitable entertainment book, To
Happiness and Long Held Wishes in her memory. The proceeds of the
book were donated in full to charity. Printing costs were covered by a yard
sale fundraiser and donations.
torment of thirst, I would dig a
well where others may drink.”
E.T Seton
History
Currently, the Fund is unincorporated as a 501 nonprofit organization. The
Foundation has its beginnings as part of two tragedies. In May 2001, my
aunt Jeannette died unexpectedly following bypass surgery. She had been
a home economics teacher and held a life-long interest in children. She had
never married and had no children. Much of her adult life was marred by
chronic depression and the chaos from it. Yet, she gave generously to
charity, particularly to children's groups, local food banks and animal
shelters.
After her death, my good friend, Mazhar Khan, suggested to me to continue
her charitable work. That encouragement combined with another
unfortunate situation led to the donation of a community reading room in our
hometown; approximately 5,000 mostly gently used books for children and
young adults were donated. Several thousands of books also went to the
Women's Prison Book Project.
Later in 2003, I published the first charitable entertainment book, To
Happiness and Long Held Wishes in her memory. The proceeds of the
book were donated in full to charity. Printing costs were covered by a yard
sale fundraiser and donations.
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Victoria Pilate, Ph.D.
Torment of Thirst Fund
