On Friday, February 14, a very special delivery was made to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital by Anne Hill and Pat Boyle from the Women’s City Club Literacy Committee. Over 15o books were presented to Sarah Smith, Lead Teacher, Andrea Hekman, Assistant Teacher, and Taylor Babcock, Communications Specialist. A wide variety of books at all levels from toddler to teen were included. They’ll be distributed for use by patients and their families in the library, in their 9th-floor classroom, and by the Book Fairy to the children.

The books were purchased from Schuler Books using store credit from previous book sales and generous WCC member donations. Some of the books were donated by members.

The staff at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital were delighted and grateful for this donation! The reasons the children are in the hospital are sometimes scary, but hopefully, these books will help alleviate some of the stress and be a welcome distraction for them and their families.

The Women’s City Club is extremely proud to provide this donation!