A recognized leader in the field of social enterprise, First Book works closely with its network of corporate partners to develop new ways to use private sector strategies for the public good.
First Book customizes partnerships to meet our corporate partner’s goals and provide new books and educational resources to children from low-income families. From award-winning cause-marketing campaigns to employee engagement programs and media-friendly events, First Book can help distinguish a company’s brand and energize consumers and employees about an organization’s support of literacy and children’s education.
Featured Partners
TD Bank Financial Group
TD Bank Financial Group has helped to expand the First Book National Book Bank in Canada, bringing tens of thousands of books to First Book Canada programs in TD Bank communities. By helping to improve literacy and education, TD is creating opportunities for children in need and positively impacting children’s education.
Pi Beta Phi
Since 2007, the women of Pi Beta Phi have demonstrated their commitment to literacy by donating more than 2 million books to children in need through First Book. Collegiate chapters and alumnae clubs in both the United States and Canada fundraise year-round through letter campaigns and First Book Speed Read TM contests. In 2010, Pi Beta Phi and First Book launched the Local Literacy Initiative, a program that allows alumnae clubs to directly provide new books to schools and programs in their own communities.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Since 2002, Build-A-Bear Workshop has supported literacy and education by donating a percentage of proceeds to First Book and encouraging its young guests to read through Bearemy’s Book Club.
TD Commercial Banking Commercial Mortgage Group
TD Commercial Banking Commercial Mortgage Group supports children’s literacy by sponsoring an annual charity golf event to benefit First Book Canada.
TELUS Toronto Community Board
In 2009, TELUS hosted reading events at schools to engage employees in promoting children’s literacy and distribute hundreds of books to children in need.
Bell Aliant Pioneers
First Book Canada provides new books and the power of literacy to children served by the Bell Aliant Pioneers.