I just received a highly distressing email that I have to share. In short: If you live in the Austin area, please take some time this week and next to visit BookWoman, our locally owned, woman-centered bookstore. They’ve been contributing to the Austin community for almost 30 years, and now they need some help …
I’m not sure how internet purchases work and how much they will help, but as I’m in Massachusetts right now on vacation, that is all I can personally do.
Read on for more info.
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July, 19. 2004
Dear Friends and Supporters of BookWoman,
We are writing to ask your help. The still sluggish economy, our rising rent, and the difficulties of the construction project on Lamar Blvd. are all colliding to make this our most challenging summer ever.
BookWoman is having a severe cash crisis! We are asking that you come shop at BookWoman right away and tell all your friends! If 160 people each spend $25 here in the next two weeks we would be able to pay our August rent on time. Why not start your holiday shopping now!
Or if you are able to give a small donation of $10, $25, or $50, it would be most gratefully and lovingly received. Although BookWoman is not a *traditional* non-profit, we exist to serve all the women of Austin and all our diverse communities- both in the selection of the products that we carry and the in-store programming that we support and provide.
We are actively looking for more economic digs…any leads will be welcome. It is really hard to believe, but we are nearing our 30th anniversary. It’s a huge and humbling milestone. Hopefully we will be able to continue our work.
In Sisterhood: with love and gratitude for so many years of your support,
Susan, Kristen, Marla & Jennifer
BookWoman 918 W.12 St. Austin, Texas 78703 www.ebookwoman.com
Never Doubt That a Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed, Committed Citizens
Can Change the World. Indeed, itıs the Only Thing That Ever Has.
-Margaret Mead
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