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.
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.
Become a B. Keeper!
Now hiring B. Bus staff, aka “B. Keepers” We are looking for warm enthusiastic people wanting to engage youth, inspire reading and make an impact on our county.
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!
VOLUNTEER!
Want to help more kids have a fun, active time reading? Join us at any stop to volunteer. Volunteer 3 or more time and earn an exclusive B. Bus t-shirt!
B. Bus Schedule Catch the Buzz....
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KickStart to Career is a new children’s savings program brought to you by the Barry Community Foundation, Hastings City Bank and the Barry County schools. The program provides local kindergartners with a savings account seeded with $50.00, and is designed to help students start saving money for their future college or career training expenses.In addition to helping students invest in their future, the program also introduces the concept of savings and teaches families the importance of financial literacy. Learn More
Donor Spotlight Thank you to all who have donated!
Cornerstone Donors $5000 or more 2017-2018
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
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.
Thank you to our gifts from the Barry Community Foundation and it’s partners.
