We just picked up 160 books from Baum Ortho, who has collected books for ECBC on an ongoing basis for FIVE years now. Most books are donated through their retainer replacement program, where patients who have lost their retainer receive a greatly discounted price for their replacement retainer if they donate some new children’s books. How ingenious (and generous of Baum and co) is that?!

Baum Orthodontics is of several of ECBC’s Community Thrive Partners, which are community businesses who continue to support ECBC from year to year. We give out 500-600 new books per month to kids at CHOC Children’s Hospital, and these partnerships (along with our Thrive Partner Schools) are how we keep our gifting programs going. Thrive Partners are especially helpful for our tiny all volunteer-based nonprofit organization because they provide our charity with much-needed passive bookraising opportunities. Thank you Baum Ortho (and Baum Ortho families) for your incredible ongoing support!

If you are a Tustin or nearby business and interested in having a book collection box onsite, or if you are a philanthropic organization and want to host a book drive, please email ali@ECbookclub.com. Per hospital infectious disease rules, all books must be brand new.