January flew right by and here it is February 1st already. If you are like me you are simply amazed at how quickly the days are flying by. It almost seems like it was just yesterday that I was posting the January Comments for a Cause, doesn’t it? The saying is true that time flies when you are having fun. At least I hope you guys are having fun reading some of my posts.
January we focused on giving back to the community – specifically the community around the Concord, NC area by highlighting Cooperative Christian Ministry. You can read all about this organization located in Cabarrus County by clicking here to read that post.
In a nutshell this organization which utilizes many volunteers seeks to provide immediate assistance to members of the community who are experiencing crisis in the areas of food, shelter, or finances while engaging them in a series of actions that will empower them to move beyond crisis. Not the easiest of goals but they do it and they do it amazingly well. I know many folks who volunteer countless hours at CCM and without this in the community there would be huge gaps. Chris and I are thrilled to donate $150 to CCM for the month thanks to your comments here on It’s Just Life. Thank you.
I have an ongoing list of charities to highlight for Comments for a Cause and have wanted to highlight The Bookworm Box for ages but they did not have their 501(c)3 status. I like to choose charities that have that status and I was patiently waiting for that to happen. I recently completed an online survey about what I liked and didn’t like about The Bookworm Box and that was one of my comments. Lo and behold I received an email shortly after completing that survey from the director Shanna Crawford telling me that they did indeed have that tax status and since November they were considered a 501(c)3. Bingo!
So what is The Bookworm Box and why do I want to feature it? It is the brainchild of author Colleen Hoover. I found out about the subscription box service from blogger friend Julie who blogs at Word Storm Casserole. She has recently become a life coach and her website here includes her new business information and blog. Julie told me about this great subscription service and I actually received a free month for review and posted that review here.
I fell in love with the idea of receiving autographed books every month (subscription can be customized to skip a month if need be) and when a space finally opened up I jumped in headfirst.
Subscription boxes are all the rage but the big difference about The Bookworm Box is that it gives back. You know I am all over that. Here’s how it works.
- Authors donate signed copies of their books .
- Authors also donate bookmarks, postcards and other book related promotional items.
- The Bookworm Box folks select 1 or 2 books (depending on your subscription) and pack them up with some seriously wonderful Bookworm Swag which includes pens, reading lights, notepads, earbuds , water bottles and other amazing items. Each box is a surprise and you never know what may appear under the crinkly paper. (And for the record I LOVE the crinkly paper even though others seem to complain about it.)
- The boxes get shipped out and everyone is happy.
BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!
I realize I am yelling but the exciting part is that The Bookworm Box does not receive funding from outside sources. All monies received from subscriptions are used to reimburse overhead costs, such as books, packing supplies, paid employees, etc. 100% of the remaining profit is then donated to charity at the end of each monthly bookworm cycle.
The list of charities is vast and varied and that is what I love the most. Since 2015 over $1,000,000 has been donated to charities. YES! To view a partial list of the charities please click here.
I seriously cannot think of a better way to give back than to subscribe to The Bookworm Box. The books eventually make their way to my Little Free Library. My subscription dollars help to fund worthy charities. I get to discover some new authors. I get a monthly surprise. What’s not to love?
Please join me this month and comment often to help support The Bookworm Box. For every comment made on any blog post on It’s Just Life during the month Chris and I will donate 50 cents to The Bookworm Box.
Please check out their website, their mission and feel free to stop by their shop and select a few things to buy that you find there. If you want a monthly subscription you can sign up as well for what is available. Be sure to tell them I sent you by. Just sharing the book love, you know.
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Leave a commentWhat a cool organization! 🙂
Thanks, Ra. They really do amazing things with the money. Always a win win in my book when places make great donations.
I completely agree 🙂
The Bookworm Box is awesome!
It is amazing. I love their philosophy and all of the positive things that they do.
I love to open a subscription box- a book one sounds like the best of all. I’ll stop by your friend Julie’s blog. Happy February
You should check them out and see if they would include some of your bookmarks, etc!!!
What a great idea!
They are wonderful. The books are mainly romance but great additions to the LFL!
What a terrific organization and perfect for Comments for a Cause.
Well that sounds interesting! I’ll go investigate!
It’s a little pricey but I justify it by the whole donating to charity thing. And it is super fun to get a surprise every month.
Why have I not heard of this organization before? Such a cool thing! Going to have to check this one out, but first I’ll check out the charities list. Thanks for giving us all a “heads up” on this one. 🙂
It is a really great thing! The subscription may be a little bit pricey for some but I figure it is giving to charity in a couple of ways. First through The Bookworm Box and then when I donate the books to my LFL! Plus you can always purchase books and swag without the subscription box so that is a winner as well! Thanks for stopping by!
We thank you and hope you all come check us out soon!! There is also a store in a little town called Sulphur Springs Texas with thousands of books, all donated by the authors and autographed! Come for a visit!
I would love to and I hope we get a ton of comments this month!
This is a win win all around from the time the autographed books are collected, sent, received, read and then recycled by you into the LFL. And, then, of course, those charity dollars complete this fabulous cycle.
It is such a great thing, isn’t it? The gift that keeps giving!
I absolutely love The Bookworm Box and what they do! I love knowing that charities are benefiting from my love for books and reading!
Me, too, Sharilyn! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. Come back anytime and leave a comment on any post during February–the 50 cents will keep adding up!
Thanks for the shout out, Beth Ann 🙂 This is a great idea for Comments for a Cause: it’s a good organization doing good for many people.
You are very welcome. Without you I never would have known about them so you deserve all the shout outs I can give!
This truly is so you! Love the idea and love monthly prescription boxes. 🙂
Thanks, Susi! It is such a great organization and I was thrilled to highlight them.
What ana amazing idea!!! Love the bookworm box!
We all love The Bookworm Box! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love the fact that Bookworm Box pays it forward. I am a new subscriber (January was first time) and I am so looking forward to being a member.
Hey Beth Ann! Great name! Thanks for stopping by and so glad you are now a member of The Bookworm Box. I think you are going to love it and yes–paying it forward is THE best thing, isn’t it? Stop back anytime and leave a comment during the month on any post–50 cents adds up!
That is splendid!! Thanks for this!
Thank YOU for stopping by!!!
This is a great cause.
It really is an amazing cause. Thanks for stopping by!
I absolutely love getting my box every month!! It’s also really nice to know that all profits are being donated!!
I know! Highlight of my day is seeing that purple box. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Love the Bookworm Box!! Such an amazing organization! <3
Wendy— you are definitely not alone in thinking that. Thanks for stopping by! Come back !
Love the bookworm box.. they do A-Mazing work!!!
Lisa, Thanks so much for stopping by. We all love The Bookworm Box so much, don’t we? Great to meet you!
I absolutely adore Colleen and the Bookworm Box. I’ve been getting my subscription for a few month now and never once been disappointed, they’re amazing and the fact that any remaining profits get donated to charities is a big huge bonus.
Lisa, Thank you for stopping by. There are so many things to love about The Bookworm Box, aren’t there? The giving back to so many other charities is what makes my heart so happy. Please stop back anytime.
This is amazing! Love The Bookworm Box! 💜❤️
Thanks, Brittany! So excited to highlight such a great organization that gives back. Thanks for stopping by!
I love this organization and the way the loyal followers support each other. It’s a great cause!
Mary, you are right about everything. The organization is fabulous in every way and has the best customers. Everyone who has commented here is so supportive and it shows how much Colleen has worked to get a great thing going. Thanks for stopping by!
Colleen is so amazing! Bookworm subscriber for life!!!
I agree! She has done an amazing thing and there are so many that are benefitting from Colleen’s efforts.
What Colleen Hoover has done is amazing. The bookworm box is amazing!
I love The BookWorm Box ❤️❤️
We all do, Lindsey! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment.
I too love the bookworm box. What they have accomplished, in such a short time, is mind-blowing.
Thanks for stopping by Joanne! It is great to meet all of the wonderful Bookworm Box fans.
That is so great that they give back so much to other organizations!
I had to amend my post because the latest figure I saw was that they have donated over a million dollars. That is a lot in 3 years time. Love what they do and how they do it.
Love the concept and execution for The Bookworm Box. What amazing hearts.
Pam, thanks so much for stopping by. We are all so excited about what Bookworm Box does for both the subscribers and the charities.
The BWB & the people behind it are awesome!
Jess—I agree. There is so much involved in what they do every month and it is so fun to see what arrives in my monthly box. Thanks for stopping by!
Yay!! I love The BookWorm Box 💜
Shannon, Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! Love meeting all the Bookworm Lovers!
Just subscribed for my first box today!
Yay! I hope you love it !
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Amazing organization!!!
They are all wonderful humans!
Love the Bookworm Box!
This is an amazing organization! Thank you Bookworm Box!
I love, love, love The Bookworm Box! Not only do you get autographed books and cool swag for a great deal but ALL of the proceeds go to charity!
I love that I get books and charities get money. Going to sign up today. 😊
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