BESS THE BOOK BUS INC
EIN 51-0518142 · Adult Education (B60)
What they do
Bess The Book Bus is A Mobile Literacy Outreach Dedicated to Narrowing The Academic Acheivement Gap. We Instill A Love of Reading In Asset Limited Communities By Supplying High Quality Books to Children, Caregivers, and Educators and Making The Joy of Book Ownership A Reality.
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ContactJennifer FrancesExecutive Director
In care of% JENNIFER E FRANCIS
Mailing address6421 N FLORIDA AVE STE D-1351, TAMPA, FL 33604-6007
Main phone(813) 545-6321 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- March 2005
- County
- Hillsborough
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