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Day of Caring

Our first annual Day of Caring donation drive was a great success. The board of directors, collaborators and community members opened their hearts and contributed generously. As a result, many boxes were filled to distribute this winter. The "boxes of goodness" will be distributed to local non-profit organizations and the Community Engagement Office of the City of Pittsburgh Police providing resources to share with our unsheltered community members in need. 

 

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Partners with Books Bridge Hope to Assist Unsheltered Communities 

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 8, 2021) - When Lillie Leonardi, a 26-year veteran of law enforcement and former FBI Community Affairs Coordinator, lost her job and livelihood after being diagnosed with PTSD, she turned to intensive therapy, meditation, journaling, and reading books. 

"Through my community service work, past and present, I began to see that I had common ground with the homeless. I lost my job due to mental health issues. My fear was insurmountable. I couldn't function well. That is the genesis of "Box of Goodness."

Leonardi, who has personally funded the initiative since its inception, also works with an impassioned network of volunteers who help source and assemble contents for each box. Each Box of Goodness is filled to the brim with books, magazines, and writing supplies in direct response to countless requests for reading materials that help fill the long, empty hours on the street or in a shelter. Warm socks, toiletries and non-perishable food are also included.

"This initiative not only provides compassionate care to the unsheltered community, but also allows law enforcement, the Books Bridge Hope Board of Directors, community collaborators, and volunteers to bring forth their best efforts in service to others," said Leonardi. 

 Magical Moments [Recap]

When in February do as those in love do! Six of this area's romance authors joined together at the table for an evening of adventure, chocolate, and, of course, romance. Local authors included: Charlotte Dancisin, Dana Faletti, Ellen Roth, Nicholas Stevens, Sarah Wagner and J.D. Wylde who shared their stories of love, second chances and fairy tales for adults.

An Evening with Author J.D. Wylde [Recap]

Wednesday, October 23rd, J.D. Wylde celebrated with a book chat the release of her novel, When Love Plays Softly. This is the 11th novel she has released. It's a story of doubt and obsession, but when lives are endangered and the future is on the brink of extinction, a story of faith, trust, and, of course, love.