Children’s books, more donated to Educare families

WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber, SAPPI and Marden’s Discount Store donated nearly 500 children’s books to Educare Central Maine to assist families in need of reading and educational materials during this time of isolation.
On April 24, members of KV Connect, of the chamber, picked up and delivered the books to Educare in response to their request for much-needed items for children. KV Connect is a networking group for young professionals in the greater Waterville area seeking to positively impact the community through economic, social, political and community service initiatives.
Mid-Maine Chamber also reminded residents that Educare has indicated need for other items, including crayons, markers, construction paper, coloring paper, scissors and glue sticks. Household items are also on the list: laundry detergent, Waterville trash disposal bags, paper towels, toilet tissue, diapers and wipes.
Anyone who would like to help may drop off items at Educare, 56 Drummond Ave., between 9 and 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and between 1 and 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Monetary donations may also be made so that the items may be bought and delivered to families.
For more information, email erinm@kvcap.org.