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Causes: Education, Libraries, Primary & Elementary Schools, Secondary & High Schools, Undergraduate Colleges
Mission: Big collects surplus books from schools, libraries, institutions and indivicuals, recruits volunteers to sort, pack and ship the books designated for recipients in developing nations, schools and other organizations in needy countries around the world including areas in the us suffering from hurricane damage or other natural disasters.
Results: Over 8 million books distributed
Geographic areas served: Domestically and Internationally
Programs: Over 9 million used and donated books have been shipped to needy countries throughout the world including the united states where catastrophies such as hurricanes and floods have wiped out existing libraries