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LOVE FOR LITERACY 2020: At last year’s gala, from left, Anne Giraud, Better Basics administrative and development coordinator; Krystal Drummond, board president; and Anna Lisa Beavers, junior board member. Better Basics recently announced a new fundraiser due to COVID19 risks.
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Better Basics Sells Valentine’s Gift Baskets to Raise Funds for Critical Literacy Programming Better Basics has decided to forgo its annual in-person Love for Literacy gala this year due to COVID-19 risks. Instead, the organization will be selling Valentine’s Day packages for children and adults. Funds raised will support Better Basics’ academic intervention and enrichment programs for struggling students in
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Birmingham-area communities. According to organization officials, the pandemic has increased the education gap for low-income students, creating a larger need for Better Basics services this year. The organization also has made efforts to provide virtual, research-based literacy programs to adapt to health and safety needs.
Adult gift baskets will include a fresh flower arrangement, Nothing Bundt Cakes bundtlets and a bottle of red wine, while children’s baskets include a bundt cake, candy, a balloon, toy, an arts and craft activity and a Valentine’s Day-themed children’s book. The last day to order baskets is Feb. 9. Adult baskets sell for $80; children’s baskets sell for $45. Local delivery is available for $20. Pick up also is available at the Better Basics office Feb. 12. For more information, visit betterbasics.org or email aboone@betterbasics.org. ❖
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