This morning, co-founder Ethan attended Tustin Kiwanis Club’s Friday Meeting in order to receive an award for “outstanding academic achievement, positive impact on the community, and academic character”. In an opportunity to speak after receiving the award, Ethan shared his founding story and about ECBC’s mission, programs, and volume of book gifting. Ethan also gave a plug for our current annual fundraiser … which resulted in hundreds of dollars being donated on the spot! Thank you Kiwanis Club members, and especially Tim O’Donuhue for following up on Ethan’s speech with a commitment to donate and challenging fellow members to do the same!

Presenting at a Kiwanis Club meeting was one of Ethan’s first community presentations to garner support for our cause nearly nine years ago…it’s amazing to see him still going at it as he’s gearing up to finish high school and head to college!

Thank you Kiwanis Club for honoring Ethan today!