Bookmobile News

With our dream bookmobile listed for sale in Kentucky, all we had to do was figure out how we were going to pay for it and how we were going to get it home!  You know, just the little details.  Fortunately, a call to our friend Sharon Bard at Bread for the Journey Sebastopol put us in touch with Miguel Ruelas, Director of Philanthropic Services at Community Foundation Sonoma County.  The Community Foundation strenghtens local communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement by making grants to fund important needs.

After reviewing our proposal, Miguel spoke to donors on our behalf and secured assistance from three very generous parties: the Julia L. Grant Donor Advised Fund, the Bard Family Fund, and an anonymous donor.  These grants closed a substantial gap in our ability to close this deal and bring a vastly improved Free Bookmobile to the county.  We heartily welcome these kind donors and Miguel aboard!

As for the trip from Kentucky to California, it was smooth as silk.  We were fortunate to be warmly hosted by previous owner Bobby Hale and his family after a cross-country flight, and the vehicle brought us back home in four days of dedicated driving duty.  The weather, the roads, the vehicle, and the company were outstanding.  It was a charmed voyage we will never forget.