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Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local

Family Reading Partnership ‘shifts gears’ in $100K fundraiser, director says

The Family Reading Partnership's current space in the Shops at Ithaca Mall (provided) Photo: Saga Communications/Amber Smith


ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Family Reading Partnership continues to raise money. 

Executive Director Amber Smith tells 607 News Now the Ithaca non-profit group launched a $100,000 fundraiser in February to replace an H-VAC system. Their focus has changed, Smith said.

The fundraiser will help them move, Smith added.

The Family Reading Partnership moved into the Shops at Ithaca Mall a few years ago. The fundraiser is open through the end of May. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Family Reading Partnership Executive Director Amber Smith on 607 This Morning

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