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Now Accepting PayPal Donations

Published November 29, 2007 Uncategorized Closed

We have now made it much easier to give to CWBP, simply use any major credit or debit card through paypal. Give as little or as much as you like, click here, or use the sidebar link under “donations” from any page on the site.

IMPORTANT: Please read before donating books or organizing a book drive for us

1,193 packages so far in 2020!

In 2019, we sent 5,117 packages—more than 15,300 books and composition books—to women and trans people locked up across the country. (In 2018 we sent 4,852 packages.) Big, big thanks to all our supporters because we couldn’t do it without you. (updated March 15, 2020)

Donate money quickly and easily

Or send your check or money order to 4511 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60640. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift may be tax-deductible.

Shop our wish list today

Buy books we need online and we pick them up—no shipping fee, no wasteful packaging. (Or buy a gift card if you can’t decide!) Your purchase benefits not just the people we serve, but one of Chicago’s best indy bookstores.

ICYMI: In the News

Lit 50: Who Really Books In Chicago 2019 New City, May 23, 2019

Women doing time have plenty of time to read — and you can help Chicago Sun-Times, July 10, 2018

Chicago in action: Give back to the city with these three volunteer organizations Chicago Tribune RedEye, June 14, 2018

Local nonprofits find Amazon wish lists a prime resource for driving donations Chicago Sun-Times, May 3, 2018

Find more articles here—plus TV and radio segments.

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