UC Books To Prisoners - A project of the UCIMC

Weekly

If you'd like to get involved with our books by mail operation, you can just show-up at one of our "pack-a-thons" or contact one of us to discuss
our projects and opportunities to donate your
skills.

We meet three times per week at the Independent Media Center located at 202 S. Broadway in
Urbana Illinois:

7:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesdays
2:00 - 4:00 PM Thursdays
2:00 - 4:00 PM Saturdays

volunteers working on 11/19/2005

Monthly

If are interested in our Jail Library Project, send us a message to learn more about it.

As Your Schedule Allows

If you only have an hour to volunteer over lunch or some evening, send us a message and let us know that you're interested in helping out and what your availablity is. Even if you are unable to physically meet with us in our library at the IMC, there may be some tasks that you can help with which benefit our group. We would like to hear from you.

Book Donations
We accept all books (no magazines please). What is not sent jails and prisons may be sold to help cover our operating expenses. The books which are in highest demand include dictionaries, cultural histories, GED as well as books on writing and drawing. Typcially our donation bins hold up to 100 books, however if you have additional boxed books, you can neatly stack them near the collection bin.

To coordinate donations of large amounts of books (five boxes or more), please email our book donation coordinator or call Deb at 217-493-6761.

Book Drop Sites

	Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center Your very own community media center! You are invited to participate in any or all of our projects, including but not limited to: Books 2 Prisoners, WRFU Low power FM community radio, Public i newspaper, live music shows and theatrical performances and art workshops. 202 S. Broadway Ave. Urbana Collection bin located inside front entrance (door on Broadway) to the left near the information table.
	Strawberry Fields * This location is temporarily out of service, while Strawberry Fields is remodeling. 306 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana
	Great Harvest Bread Co. The original family of whole grain bakeries since 1976 2149 S. Neil St. Champaign 217-398-5623
	Illinois Disciples Foundation People active within the Illinois Disciples Foundation are committed to denouncing violence, working for peace with justice, and speaking truth to power. 610 E. Springfield Ave. Champaign (217) 352-8721 Collection bin located in the basement outside the South entrance to Common Ground Food Coop.
	Harmony Health Care 2403 W Springfield Ave. Champaign (217) 355-5679
	Cafe Paradiso Caffe Paradiso has been locally-owned and operated since August 1998. With the help of the wonderful community that is Urbana-Champaign, it has proudly grown to be an important part of the neighborhood. 801 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana (217) 384-6066

Financial Donations
UC Books to Prisoners accepts financial donations. As a project of the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center, which is a 501.C.3 Not For Profit Organization, your donations can be tax deductable (consult your accountant).

Payment Methods

Donate Funds
Paypal (credit cards)
Check or Money Order Make your check payable to: UC Books2Prisoners	Send your payment to: UC Books to Prisoners Box 515 Urbana IL 61803