“Novel Idea: The Women’s Storybook Project of Texas has helped 15,000 – plus incarcerated moms write a new chapter. Every month the nonprofit’s volunteers visit prisons across the Lone Star State to record inmates as they read kid classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny; the recordings and books are then mailed to the women’s children. To support more families this Mother’s Day, go to storybookproject.org.”
Thank you to O for honoring our mission!
The Junior League of Austin selected Women’s Storybook Project of Texas as one of their community projects for 2019-2020.
| The Junior League of Austin is a diverse group of dedicated women working to make Austin a better place. The non-profit organization, formed in 1934, is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Each year, The Junior League of Austin invests thousands of volunteer hours to community agencies and programs. This year, more than 1,200 League members will provide more than 100,000 volunteer hours to the League’s projects and programs. In addition to the volunteer service that League members contribute to our community, The Junior League of Austin has provided millions of dollars over the years to fund programs and agencies that improve the overall well-being of our community. |
Happy to announce that we’re the winner of the 2019 Library of Congress State Literacy Award! Women’s Storybook Project of Texas is honored and grateful to have been selected. Special thanks to David M. Rubenstein, The Library of Congress, WSP volunteers and supporters.
It’s a simple idea with a huge impact.
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/node/67009
Make sure to tune in to KVUE tomorrow night – Saturday, May 18th at 6:30pm for theFive Who Care Special.
Judith Dullnig, WSP founder and board chair will be featured as one of the Five Who Care. One of our stellar board members, David Graham was also honored and will be profiled. We are blessed by the service of these amazing individuals!
KVUE is Channel 24 locally, the ABC news affiliate.
Every year, KVUE honor community members who “give their time and talents to help others.” This year, our very own Judith Dullnig won the prestigious award. To watch KVUE’s piece profiling Judith, click here! test
Thank you for attending our annual fundraising luncheon!
A very warm thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual fundraising luncheon on April 25, 2019. As always, we had a great time and we appreciate all of the table host for inviting friends, associates, and colleagues to learn more about our program. If you are interested in visiting our office, host an Open Book Party or volunteer – Please contact Jill Gonzalez at jill@storybookproject.org
Thank you to all of our Sponsors!
Love, Tito’s
Ann McEldowney
CorrHealth
Eric Weidmann, MD – Family Practice
Margene Beckham
Mary Walker
Additionally, this event would not have been possible without the dedication of our Country Club Sponsor, Barbara Cox, and our Table Hosts! Thank you for the passion you have for WSP and your commitment to success!
During the month of January, Tiff’s Treats will be celebrating their 20th anniversary, and we’ve been selected to take part in a charity contest and the competition starts now! We need your help!
Sun Connor, Women’s Storybook Project Operations Manager, was selected for the Leadership Austin Emerge class this year. Since September, she has been connecting with other community leaders and developing her skills. There was a 23% increase in applications this year and Sun was one of 55 candidates chosen for this program.
Congratulations Sun, we are proud of you!
Here’s to a great second semester! The WSP team. #LeadershipAustinEmerge
Thanks to the wonderful Austin Community College District students who sorted and boxed books at our office! #dogood #volunteer
Darlene Denton’s, dynamic DIVA Dawg Club is a fantastic service group of elementary school kids that have chosen to support WSP this year!
