Storm book drive raises $6,928, tops $5,000 goal

Team match lifts the total to $11,928 for 2,856 books

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Inspiring the next generation of readers 📚 Our inaugural Power Forward Readers book drive presented by @PEMCO benefitti Via @seattlestorm on X

What happened: The inaugural Power Forward Readers drive benefits Page Ahead. PEMCO presented the fundraising campaign.

Why it matters: The year-round literacy program seeks to expand book access and reading confidence across Greater Seattle. Its summer launch aimed to reach more than 8,000 students.

By the numbers: Donations exceeded the original target by $1,928, or 38.6%, before the match. The combined funding works out to about $4.18 per book.

What to watch: Programming with libraries, schools and community organizations is planned through the school year.

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