KLS Looking To Raise Funds Through Bench Project
January 7, 2021 at 3:37 a.m.
KLS Looking To Raise Funds Through Bench Project
By Staff Report-
Sponsorship will not only promote the sponsoring entity, but will promote literacy, literature, art, tourism and the community, according to a news release from KLS.
“Books-A-Bound: Oh, the Places We Can Go!” is the theme for the project. Book-shaped benches will be placed throughout Kosciusko County to highlight different literary works. QR codes will allow people to hear selected quotes or a story as they visit the benches. Other QR codes on the benches and brochures will lead the visitors to sponsors’ websites.
In addition, the sponsors will be featured on the KLS website with a link to their website. Advertising brochures will be in visitor centers in Indiana. In addition, the benches will be an attraction, worthy of bringing tourists to Kosciusko County, the release states.
Businesses may sponsor a bench that features a book related to their industry. For example, poultry businesses may choose “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Little Red Hen” or “Make Way for Ducklings” on benches at their locations. Donors may also support other nonprofits, libraries and schools by sponsoring a bench to be placed at the nonprofit’s location: A tribute to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” at the Dixie Paddleboat landing, “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Jail Museum, “Fahrenheit 451” at a fire station and “The Incredible Journey” or “Old Yeller” at the Animal Welfare League. If sponsors choose a school location for a bench, the school’s art programs could design the bench featuring a favorite children’s author or book.
See www.kcread.org for information on the sponsorship levels. Contact Kosciusko Literacy Services at 574-267-5380 to arrange a meeting to discuss sponsorship and book selections and to have questions answered.
KLS is an IRS 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation and donations are 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.
Sponsorship will not only promote the sponsoring entity, but will promote literacy, literature, art, tourism and the community, according to a news release from KLS.
“Books-A-Bound: Oh, the Places We Can Go!” is the theme for the project. Book-shaped benches will be placed throughout Kosciusko County to highlight different literary works. QR codes will allow people to hear selected quotes or a story as they visit the benches. Other QR codes on the benches and brochures will lead the visitors to sponsors’ websites.
In addition, the sponsors will be featured on the KLS website with a link to their website. Advertising brochures will be in visitor centers in Indiana. In addition, the benches will be an attraction, worthy of bringing tourists to Kosciusko County, the release states.
Businesses may sponsor a bench that features a book related to their industry. For example, poultry businesses may choose “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Little Red Hen” or “Make Way for Ducklings” on benches at their locations. Donors may also support other nonprofits, libraries and schools by sponsoring a bench to be placed at the nonprofit’s location: A tribute to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” at the Dixie Paddleboat landing, “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Jail Museum, “Fahrenheit 451” at a fire station and “The Incredible Journey” or “Old Yeller” at the Animal Welfare League. If sponsors choose a school location for a bench, the school’s art programs could design the bench featuring a favorite children’s author or book.
See www.kcread.org for information on the sponsorship levels. Contact Kosciusko Literacy Services at 574-267-5380 to arrange a meeting to discuss sponsorship and book selections and to have questions answered.
KLS is an IRS 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation and donations are 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.
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