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Description
Shop at one of our B.I.G. Book Sales held throughout the year.
Over 70,000 good used books priced from 50 cents to $3.
Profits go toward shipping books to underserved populations in the U.S. and abroad. Sponsored by Books for International Goodwill
What is Books for International Goodwill (B.I.G.)?
B.I.G.'s Purpose: B.I.G. provides services for recycling books discarded by current owners and puts them in the hands of new users.
B.I.G.'s Vision: B.I.G. will be the provider of choice in the Annapolis area for:
- Receiving books being discarded by current owners
- identifying requirements for books by groups both domestic & international who have limited resources for acquiring books
- Sorting & building shipments based on requirements
- Shipping to needy groups for delivery to end users
- Conducting book sales to provide revenue to meet expenses as well as putting books in the hands of new users on an individual basis
Ways You Can Help
Shop at a B.I.G. Book Sale
The sales are held many times throughout the year. Buy quality books ranging in price from 50 cents to $3.00. Funds collected at sales support future shipments and operational costs.
Donate your Gently Used Books
There is a great need for non-fiction and children's books, but any gently used book is accepted. A 24/7 shed is available at the warehouse (451 Defense Hwy. Annapolis, MD). Donations can be tax deductible
Volunteers are Needed for Sorting
Volunteers work from 9am-3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays sorting books for sale and shipment.
Volunteers are Needed for Packing
When? On the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 8am-12pm. High School and College students can earn community service credit for their help!
Sponsor a Shipment
Interested in sponsoring a shipment? Please contact Steve Frantzich at 4bigbooks@gmail.com.
Make a Donation to B.I.G.
Books for International Goodwill Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization. We can accept your tax deductible donation to help defer the cost for shipments.
Please make your check payable to B.I.G. and mail it to:
B.I.G.
PO Box 6327
Annapolis, MD 21401
