Testimonials

Diana Hong

1st Grade Teacher - Pleasant Hill, California

"Cedric’s trailblazing work with The Bookshelf Foundation and its dedication to promoting literacy is truly remarkable. From a young age, Cedric exhibited a love for reading and a deep sense of compassion, which he has now channeled into making a significant difference in the community and beyond. The impact of Project Ebook, his latest initiative, extends far and wide, providing crucial reading materials to schools and community centers in need. Cedric, along with his dedicated team at The Bookshelf Foundation, has a clear and powerful goal: to empower children, teens, and adults through access to education and literacy. Their efforts are breaking the cycle of deprivation, ensuring that disadvantaged students have the resources they need to thrive academically and personally. Cedric’s work is not just changing lives locally but is also making waves on a national and global scale. Thank you, Cedric, for your unwavering commitment to education and for continuing to inspire those around you. Your work is a shining example of the difference one person can make in the world."

Steve Bleile

Vibrant Communities - Bedford, Virginia

"The Bookshelf Foundation's trailblazing work with disadvantaged communities and emerging readers of all ages is truly impressive. Making a difference both locally and on a national and global scale, student leaders Cedric, Nicole, and Heln have set a powerful goal for the foundation: to engage predominantly underprivileged children, teens, and adults through access to essential reading materials. Their latest initiative, Project Ebook, is an invaluable network for schools and community centers in need of textbooks and class books.

Laurie McMahon

Room to Read - Asia Branch

“Our organization focuses on supporting girl's education in developing countries around the world, from the Congo,  to India, to Ghana, to South Africa. Having access to reading materials is vital for these individuals, yet resources and support are often lacking. The Bookshelf Foundation is making an impacting on our community!

Jen Weiss

Oakland REACH - Oakland, California

"I anticipate this project will serve as a catalyst for inspiring other schools to establish comparable partnerships. Heartfelt thanks to BSF!" 

"I wanted to share a significant progress check: the classes we partnered with BSF to teach reading achieved a 83% proficiency rate in our recent reading assessment! This marks a stark improvement from our initial 0% proficiency at the beginning of the year, and contrasts with the current organization-wide average of 38% proficiency among other Kindergarten classes. Your steadfast support for our children is truly making a remarkable difference!"

Daniel Wang

MT Oregon Chapter Founder - Portland, Oregon

“Volunteering with Project Hope in Hand this summer motivated me to launch the Oregon Chapter. Witnessing the tangible progress my students made, I realized this unique program could greatly benefit many under-served children in Texas. Similar to California, Texas has a substantial immigrant population. My goal is to significantly impact the lives of children facing challenges in learning English or reading."