Pages of Hope, raised $4,855 in 13 donations

Pages of Hope raised $4,855 through 13 generous donations using Zeffy, and I couldn't be more grateful for the platform's support of our mission.

"Pages of Hope" - Building a Library in Zimbabwe

My name is Heather McCarthy, and I am the librarian at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, Vice President of the Oak Lawn Public Library Board, and a Board Member at Large for the Illinois Reading Association. I’m reaching out to invite your business to be part of a powerful global initiative supporting literacy, education, and community empowerment.In partnership with humanitarian Dr. Tererai Trent and the Tinogona Foundation, we are working to raise $25,000 to build a library at Musukwi Primary School in rural Zimbabwe—a place where children currently have no access to books, electricity, or a safe place to learn.We are hosting a fundraising event titled “Pages of Hope” on📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025📍 115 Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park🕛 12:00 PM–4:00 PMThis initiative promotes global citizenship, educational equity, and youth leadership. We are seeking sponsors and in-kind donations to support this effort. Sponsorship levels include:🌍 Platinum Sponsor – $1,500+Individual banner w…

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What I love most about Zeffy is that 100% of every donation goes directly to the cause. As a volunteer-led initiative building libraries and expanding educational opportunities in Zimbabwe, every dollar matters. Knowing that donor contributions are not reduced by platform fees gives both our supporters and our team confidence that their generosity is making the greatest possible impact.

One thing I would absolutely repeat when using Zeffy is how seamlessly it integrates into our fundraising efforts. The donation process is simple, professional, and easy for supporters to use. In fact, after seeing its success with Pages of Hope, I recently integrated Zeffy directly into our new website, Libraries for Zimbabwe (LibrariesForZimbabwe.org). This allows supporters to learn about our projects and donate through a trusted platform in just a few clicks.

Zeffy has helped us turn generosity into action. Every donation helps us bring books, literacy resources, and opportunities to students and communities in Zimbabwe. We're not just building libraries, we're helping build futures, and Zeffy has become an important partner in making that possible.