381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger

Meet Greig. He’s the Executive Director of Little Free Library, an org that builds community, increases access to books and inspires readers 😍📖 This movement continues to grow with more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes worldwide in all 50 states, 115 countries and seven continents - all run by volunteers. But, that’s not all - this nonprofit grants Little Free Libraries full of books to areas that most need it through its Impact Library Program and champions diverse books through its Read in Color initiative. This conversation is heart-warming and inspiring - don’t miss it! 📚💡 LearnOverview of the Little Free Library movementHow orgs can stay true to their missions while meeting community needsHow you can get involved with Little Free LibraryToday’s GuestGreig Metzger, Executive Director, Little Free LibraryEpisode HighlightsGreig’s story and journey to where he is today (3:20)History of Little Free Libraries (11:00)The gap Little Free Library is filling and the impact they’re seeing (12:00)Read in Color Initiative (17:00)Greig’s One Good Thing: Be willing to swing and miss. (35:00)How to connect with Little Free Library (37:00)For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/381.About our Sponsor Neon OneTechnology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.Join us at The Spread!Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.Learn more and save your free spot today. //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter