Joint Charity Book Drive Collects More Than 260 Books in Just Five Days

WALTHAM-July 14, 2012 –Alan Khazei, the passionate leader who co-founded City Year and ran for U.S. Senate, today endorsed Joe Kearns Goodwin for state Senate, noting Kearns Goodwin’s stand out commitment to public service and dedication to community.

 
"Joe is a great candidate who has dedicated his life to service," stated Khazei.  "Joe will be an outstanding State Senator.  He represents the very best of what I believe is the next greatest generation of Americans who have served this country through the military in Iraq and Afghanistan, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, VISTA and other service programs.  We need to encourage and support new leaders like Joe to get involved in politics and government." 
 
“Alan Khazei is someone who has spent his career helping young people give back to their communities through City Year and national service and I am honored to have his endorsement. We both share a passion and dedication to effect positive change through public service,” Goodwin said.
 
Khazei joined Goodwin at a book drive in Waltham today to support More Than Words, a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
 
In the week leading up to the event, Goodwin collected more than 260 used books at his headquarters at 683 Main Street in Waltham to donate to More Than Words.