The Tutor Corps Foundation’s Philanthropic Model: Inspiring a love of learning, and creating a love of giving

This year, the Tutor Corps Foundation did a little something different with our Community Services Grants. With COVID, it’s been harder to safely connect with others in our local communities. But, it’s also more important than ever to explore ways to give back to your community. With this in mind, we launched the Little Free Library program. With the Little Free Library, four grant winners received a kit to build a Little Free Library in their communities, a starter kit of suggested books, access to marketing materials and a book recommendation guide, and the opportunity to meet with our founder Jesse Roselin.

When Roselin meets with each award winner, he acts as a mentor, advising them on their project, how to market their library, and how to make the biggest impact in their community. As with past Community Service Grant initiatives, Roselin strives to instill in the next generation the same philanthropic ideals that led him to create the foundation itself. By granting them the materials, tools, and guidance they need to be successful in their endeavor, Roselin models what it takes to be a leader in the community. And, along the way, he helps them spread the love and reading and learning.

Check out some of our winners’ libraries below, each with their own creative flair.