TAYLOR READING CORPS: Summer program could use recycled items

The Taylor Reading Corps is getting reading to launch its summer reading program, and could use a few recycled items to aid in children's education over the vacation months. 

Emily Sweeney, who is coordinating much of the program, needs the following:

• Yogurt containers
• Paper towel and/or toilet paper rolls
• Tissue boxes
• Cereal boxes
• Coffer containers
• Pringles cans
• Masking tape

The TRC plans to have children building a "recycled city including towers and buildings" so anything that you'd like to donate would be very helpful.

The TRC office (22755 Wick) is located in the Par-Wick Plaza near Sax Pharmacy, which is at Wick Road and Pardee. The office is open during regular business hours weekly. For further information, call (313) 769-6730 or click on the TRC Web site by clicking here.

The TRC is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that recruits, trains and supervises adult reading mentors to work in the Taylor School District. This past year, the TRC mentored children in preschool, kindergarten and the first grade. Next year, it plans to expand its effort to the second-grade level.