To promote literacy by providing books and literature to underprivileged children and adult members of our community and provide resources for combating abuse, hunger, and homelessness.
To decrease illiteracy through sound and innovative methods that promote learning, social awareness, and individual prosperity.
Books saved the Founder’s life. When Dr. Glenn Toby was eight years old, his family was evicted from their apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Toby, his mother, and his older brother were forced to live on the streets, in subways, or find warmth on hotel hallway floors. Reading was an escape for Dr. Toby. Reading allowed him to travel to foreign and distant places. It was “a book in hand” that allowed him to travel… beyond his reality.
As an entertainment manager, songwriter, composer and producer, Dr. Glenn Toby has been involved in numerous community service projects, including Camp Cool-J, Americorps, and The Jerry Lewis Telethon. His life is The Book Bank Foundation, and his gift is your involvement. Help us save as many lives as we can because the reality is… any one of us may be just a paycheck away from homelessness.
I thank the Book Bank Foundation for embracing me. The real winners are the ones who stay strong in the struggle of life. You can accomplish anything. Life is about having a plan.
Bernard Hopkins
Super Producer
Glenn Toby’s Book Bank Foundation is an example of what hard work and education will do for any New Yorker with passion and a dream. He is spreading his message across our great nation about the Power of Literacy.
Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
108th Mayor of New York City
The Book Bank Foundation is truly a monumental organization and the work they do is invaluable. There is a need for efforts on behalf of the homeless and literacy programs and the BBF is there to do the necessary work for those who need it most. This is to be commended, as are those who have been working to ensure that the foundation continues to make a difference in the community.
Samyr Laine
Olympian, Triple Jump
Working with the Book Bank Foundation is an opportunity to be back in the community. It allows me to create positive relationships and make a difference in other people’s lives.
Lorraine Franklin
The Book Bank is an incredible foundation that inspires hope and teaches the value of literacy. I’m honored to be a part of this wonderful charity serving our communities.
Brett Lewis
Celebrity, Author, Philanthropist
Everywhere I go now, I’m bringing up the Book Bank Foundation. Anything they need, I’m there! More people should be doing foundations like this.
Dianna Young
Super Producer
