07/11/2026
Today was one of those days that reminds us exactly why Reaching for Revival exists.
With another incredible book donation drop-off now complete, we just want to take a moment to say **thank you** from the bottom of our hearts.
Every single book that was donated represents so much more than paper and ink. It represents imagination, hope, adventure, comfort, learning, and opportunity. It represents a child discovering their favorite story for the very first time, a family reading together before bed, or someone finding an escape through the pages of a good book.
To every individual, family, business, and supporter who has donated books, shared our posts, encouraged our mission, or simply believed in what we're trying to accomplish... **thank you.** You are the reason we are able to continue reaching communities all across Michigan.
When Katie and I started Reaching for Revival, we never imagined just how many amazing people would rally behind this mission. What started as a simple idea has grown into something much bigger than ourselves, and it's because of people like you.
These books won't be sitting on shelves collecting dust. They'll be finding new homes in Free Little Libraries, going to children who may not have books of their own, helping families build home libraries, and spreading literacy one neighborhood at a time.
There is something incredibly powerful about a community coming together to invest in children. Every donated book plants a seed. It inspires creativity, encourages learning, builds confidence, and reminds kids that someone they've never even met believes in them.
We also want to extend a special thank you to everyone who continues to think of us whenever they're cleaning out bookshelves, attending garage sales, visiting thrift stores, or simply stumbling across books they know could make a difference. Those small acts of kindness add up in ways you may never fully realize.
People often ask us how they can help. The answer is simple:
Keep believing in this mission.
Keep sharing our posts.
Keep telling your family and friends about Reaching for Revival.
Keep donating books when you can.
Keep helping us spread kindness one story at a time.
Every share helps us reach another family.
Every donation helps us fill another library.
Every supporter helps us inspire another child.
We truly couldn't do this without every single one of you.
As we continue growing, our goal remains the same as it was on day one: to put as many books as possible into the hands of children and families while building stronger, kinder communities along the way.
This is only the beginning.
From our family to yours, thank you for believing in Reaching for Revival. Thank you for trusting us with your donations. Thank you for helping us make a real difference, one book at a time.
Here's to many more donation drives, many more filled Free Little Libraries, and countless more smiles across our communities.
Together, we're not just donating books...
We're opening doors, inspiring dreams, creating lifelong readers, and reminding people that kindness is still very much alive.
With endless gratitude,
**Andy & Katie Curtiss**
**Reaching for Revival** ❤️📚
