Nonprofit bookstore to donate more than 1,000 books to Many Mansions

The Book Bag, a nonprofit community bookstore, announced that it will donate more than 1,000 books to Many Mansions’ new Community Room at Hacienda de Feliz, its newest affordable housing property. The Community Room is scheduled to open April 1 and will host Many Mansions’ Homework Literacy Program for the resident children. The room will feature a variety of books and resource materials for 35 children and 25 families.

"We were pleased with the number of books donated to us by local residents and businesses," said Melissa Cook, founder and co-director of The Book Bag. "One local business, Vitesse Semiconductor in Camarillo, supported the drive by securing nearly 700 books as well as cash donations from their employees.

"It’s so great to have an organization like The Book Bag supporting us," Many Mansions resident services director Fiona Kilner said. "Where else can you indulge your love for books and help children do the same? It’s a win-win situation for our community."

The new Community Room at Hacienda de Feliz was made possibly by the Francis Family Trust and United Methodist Church of Westlake Village.