On Thursday, January 23rd, a truck carrying hundreds of boxes the new 2014 ‘Big and Little Kids Books’ rolled in to Prescott. The Big and Little Kids Book, a free countywide resource guide for families in Yavapai County, is created and funded through a partnership between the Yavapai County Community Foundation (YCCF) and First Things First.
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Paul ‘Bulldog’ Hines and Jake of the Prescott Valley Canine Unit
pose with a copy of the 2014 Big and Little Kids Book
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Luckily for Tracey McConnell of YCCF and Cindy Pemberton of First Things First, who coordinate the distribution of the books, the Prescott Valley Canine Unit, Prescott Police Department, and Cottonwood Police Department lent a hand (or, in some cases, a paw) to help unload the 15,000 books into the storage unit they would be kept it before being distributed. “We jump at the opportunity to lend a hand to YCCF. It’s our way to give back a little to those who give so much. The relationship we have is truly unique,” said Sergeant Jeff Hemphill of the Prescott Police Department.
This is the fifth year that YCCF and First Things First have partnered in the creation of the Big and Little Kids Book, which has become an important resource to communities across the county. “It’s been a tremendously well-received resource guide,” said Cindy Pemberton of First Things First. “Families need to know about the variety of programs and services available for children across Yavapai County. It’s also a great guide for local businesses and service agencies.”
The books are now being delivered to 240 locations across the county, including schools, public libraries, social service organizations and medical facilities. Families are welcomed to pick up a copy at any of these locations. The book is also available online at yavapaikidsbook.org
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