THE GORGE — Books for Kids Columbia Gorge is currently holding a fundraiser between now and Dec. 31, with the goal of raising $15,000 for local, low income children’s literacy programs. With a focus on children from birth to 18 years of age in Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania counties (choose where your donation is focused), your tax deductible donation will be used to give books to low-income children in local literacy programs.

According to a Books for Kids Columbia Gorge press release, teachers will choose books for their students that meet each student’s needs and interests with the raised funds.