By Kathleen Finn of Portland Roasting
In Papua New Guinea, we partner with the owners of the Madan Estate to increase the quality of life of growers and their communities. For this particular Farm Friendly Direct™ program, we are helping out with a Women’s Literacy project to satisfy enthusiastic req
uests for books and reading instruction from a community that experiences high levels of illiteracy. We are hoping you can help!
We are looking for children’s books for use in school and for adult women to use as their first learning books — primers, if you will. We will also welcome books for adults that are appropriate for beginner readers.
In the spirit of building community, we invite you — Portland Roasting customers — to join in our effort and help us collect books from your coffee drinking clientele. Our customer service staff will set you up with a handy collection box and literature regarding the program. Please contact Amanda at 503-236-7378, or email her here.
Individuals are welcome to drop books at our Portland Roasting offices at 340 SE 7th Avenue. A collection box awaits you in the foyer.
Help us turn others on to the joys of reading!
Tags: Farm Friendly Direct, literacy, Papua New Guinea, Portland Roasting
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