YMCA of Barry County

For Youth Development | For Healthy Living | For Social Responsibility

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Vision Statement: B. Reading, B. Active: Catch the Buzz

Mission Statement: To reach students throughout Barry County providing access to summer reading and active learning.

The B. Bus, owned by the YMCA of Barry County, is operated through a collaboration between the Y, Delton-Kellogg Schools, Hastings Area School System, Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Maple Valley Schools, Thornapple Credit Union and Hastings Public Library. Our team is on a mission to keep Barry County kids and families reading all summer.  It is proven that students who do not read during the summer lose months of learning, and teachers spend several weeks in review at the beginning of each school year. Our goal is to reduce this learning loss by creating a fun, reading environment.

The B. Bus will visit neighborhoods throughout the county on specific days during the summer, Monday-Friday. At stops, participants will have the opportunity to checkout books, listen to stories, and engage in activities.

Summer 2019
June 17-August 16
Closed July 4-5
Bus will not operate July 4-5, 2019 or during inclement weather. See our Facebook page for weather related cancellations.
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Featured Reader VOLUNTEER!

Want to help more kids have a fun, active time reading? Volunteer as a “Featured Reader.”
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B. Keepers

Each Summer we hire B. Bus staff, aka “B. Keepers” We are looking for warm enthusiastic people wanting to engage youth, inspire reading and make an impact.
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Keep the B. Bus Rolling

Help keep the B. Bus rolling by considering an annual monetary gift. No gift is too small to keep Barry County reading strong!
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Donor Spotlight Thank you to all who have donated!

Thank you to all who gave over $5000 towards our start up costs in years 2017-2018. Without these funds, we would not have been able to purchase, overhaul and get the B. Bus Mobile Library on the road. Below are the 3 Cornerstone Donors.
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As our first major donor, First Presbyterian gave our committee the boost we needed to get the bus project off to a great start.

Learn more about First Presbyterian Church of Hastings

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund is a great way to give to your community.  By simply having your bill rounded up monthly, your gift allows for GREAT changes through Michigan.  Visit GLE website to learn more and sign up.

Great Lakes Energy People Fund is a great way to give to your community.  By simply having your bill rounded up monthly, your gift allows for GREAT changes through Michigan.  Visit GLE website to learn more and sign up.

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Thank you to our gifts from the Barry Community Foundation and it’s partners.