03
Sep
Can Giving Back Make You Healthier? Yes It Can!
A 2013 review of 40 international studies suggests that volunteering can add years to your life; with some evidence pointing to a 22 percent [...]
Featured Campaign
The Book Bank Foundation’s “Shelter from the Streets” campaign seeks to provide new clothing, medication, shoes, books and words of inspiration for the less fortunate throughout the streets of New York City, Atlanta, Ohio, Louisiana & Mississippi. Annually we go through the five boroughs, into shelters, into train stations, under bridges and bus stations to serve the underserved. Each year we collect donations of new products for the homeless, for children as well as those who have been subject to domestic violence.
Lastest News
03
Sep
Domestic Violence Statistics
Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Around the world, at least one in every three women has been [...]
13
Aug
Vanishing Tribes Before They Pass Away Jimmy Nelson
Living in a concrete box with hot water pouring from the tap, a refrigerator cooling our food and wi-fi connecting us to the rest [...]
07
Aug
Nationwide Bullying Statistics
Bullying is a leading factor in suicide among kids 11-16 years old. Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Each day, 160,000 students miss [...]
Testimonials
Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson
Hip Hop Artist, Actor & Entrepreneur
Working with the Book Bank Foundation is an opportunity to be back in the community. It allows me to create positive relationships and make a difference in other people’s lives.
-Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson
Hip Hop Artist, Actor & Entrepreneur
Karen Gravano
Celebrity, Author, Philanthropist
The Book Bank is an incredible foundation that inspires hope and teaches the value of literacy. I’m honored to be a part of this wonderful charity serving our communities.
-Karen Gravano
Celebrity, Author, Philanthropist
Swizz Beats
Super Producer
Everywhere I go now, I’m bringing up the Book Bank Foundation. Anything they need, I’m there! More people should be doing foundations like this.
-Swizz Beats
Super Producer
Samyr Laine
Olympian, Triple Jump
The Book Bank Foundation is truly a monumental organization and the work they do is invaluable. There is a need for efforts on behalf of the homeless and literacy programs and the BBF is there to do the necessary work for those who need it most. This is to be commended, as are those who have been working to ensure that the foundation continues to make a difference in the community.
-Samyr Laine
Olympian, Triple Jump
Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
108th Mayor of New York City
Glenn Toby’s Book Bank Foundation is an example of what hard work and education will do for any New Yorker with passion and a dream. He is spreading his message across our great nation about the Power of Literacy.
-Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
108th Mayor of New York City
Bernard Hopkins
American Boxing Champion
I thank the Book Bank Foundation for embracing me. The real winners are the ones who stay strong in the struggle of life. You can accomplish anything. Life is about having a plan.
-Bernard Hopkins
American Boxing Champion