Literacy Project

Since 2002, S.I.L.B. has donated over 200 biographies of successful women to various organizations that serve women and girls in the Long Beach area. These age appropriate books were both purchased with Club funds and donated by members. They were given to two domestic violence shelters, a home for unwed mothers, two schools, the local Girl Scout Council, a children's dental clinic and Camp Fire Girls. The purpose is to introduce girls and women to a variety of career paths, to highlight the key factors which led to their success and what contributions they have made and are making to society. Examples include biographies of doctors, scientists, authors, pioneers, astronauts and artists as well as anthologies of successful women in all fields of endeavor. We have donated to the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for the purpose of expanding their collection of women’s biographies.

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