Link to Libraries Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser

Link to Libraries is hosting its first ever Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser on April 4, 2024 at the Student Prince Cafe and The Fort in Springfield, MA. Join us for a fun night of networking and cheering on our celebrity bartenders in support of childhood literacy. The Student Prince offers complimentary parking.

Help our 12 celebrity bartenders reach their fundraising goal by making an online tip/donation before the event. 100% of funds raised will go towards the purchase of new books for children in need. The celebrity bartender who raises the most will be rewarded with a donation of 200 books to a school library of their choice!

Meet our Celebrity Bartenders!

5:00pm - 5:45pm Shift

Sheriff Nick Cocchi - Hampden County

Dan Moriarty - Monson Savings Bank

Michelle Abdow - Market Mentors

5:45pm - 6:30pm Shift

Louis Theros - MGM Springfield

Amanda Purchase - Symphony Hall

Seth Stratton - Fitzgerald Law, P.C.

6:30pm - 7:15pm Shift

Patrick Berry - Mass Appeal

Jessie Sierra-Ross - Straight to the Hips Baby

Michelle Wirth - Mercedes-Benz of Springfield

7:15pm - 8:00pm Shift

Drew DiGiorgio - Wellfleet

Matthew Bannister - PeoplesBank

Juan LaTorre III - Verizon

If donating in recognition of a specific bartender, please select their name in the "Referred by Select Team Member" drop-down menu on the checkout page.

You can make a difference by donating today to Link to Libraries:

Books lead to brighter futures as research proves that reading proficiently is a child's best chance for success in school and in life. Yet in Massachusetts, more than 71% of third graders are reading below grade level standards. By providing books and programming, we are determined to support educators who are working tirelessly to overcome these challenges and set their students on a path towards success.

Link to Libraries is the largest distributor of books to school libraries and children in underserved communities in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. We rely on donations from local businesses and individuals to meet the ever-growing need for our books & programming.

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Link To Libraries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to distribute new books to the school and home libraries of children in need. By increasing a child's access to books, Link to Libraries strives to enhance the language and literacy skills of children of all cultural backgrounds.