The B.I.G Impact
30th Anniversary Celebration
The B.I.G Impact
30th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, October 19, 2025
3:00pm - 6:00pm
at The Byzantium at SS Constantine
& Helen Greek Orthodox Church,
2747 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for the Books for International Goodwill (BIG) 30th Anniversary Celebration — an unforgettable evening honoring 30 years of keeping books alive and fueling literacy across the globe.
Your ticket includes:
• Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live music
• A silent auction featuring unique treasures
• Immersive book-themed décor
• Inspiring stories of global impact
• Plus, a few special literary-inspired surprises
For three decades, BIG has collected, sorted, and shipped millions of books to schools, libraries, and communities in need. Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship secured helps us continue this mission — giving children and families around the world the gift of literacy, learning, and opportunity.
Come celebrate the power of books, the impact of community, and the future of BIG. Together, we can keep books alive for generations to come.
Celebrate 30 years of global impact by becoming a sponsor of B.I.G.’s Anniversary Celebration. Your support helps us keep books alive — fueling literacy, learning, and opportunity around the world. Whether you choose to sponsor at a major level or simply show your support, every gift helps ship knowledge where it’s needed most.
Below you’ll find a quick summary of our sponsorship offerings, along with:
A downloadable PDF with full details
A link to sign up online
A Note About Zeffy:
We use Zeffy, a 100% fee-free platform for nonprofits. At checkout, you’ll see a suggested contribution automatically added to your total. This is optional. To change it, simply select “Other” and enter any amount — from $0 to whatever you’d like to give.
These contributions go directly to Zeffy, helping them keep the platform free for organizations like BIG. Unlike other ticketing systems, Zeffy does not charge ticketing or processing fees, so BIG receives 100% of your sponsorship. We encourage you to support Zeffy if you’re able, but the choice is entirely yours.
Payment Options:
You may choose to pay securely online via credit card or by check at checkout.
You can still make a difference! Even if you can’t attend, your donation to Books for International Goodwill (BIG)helps us keep books alive — fueling literacy, learning, and opportunity around the world.
Your support not only ships books where they’re needed most, it also helps secure the future of BIG so we can continue this mission for generations to come.
Want to know more about how BIG is keeping books alive around the world? Visit our website to explore our story, our global impact, and how your support helps ship knowledge where it’s needed most.
Don’t miss a page! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all things BIG — from upcoming events and book sales to volunteer opportunities and global shipments. Together, we’re building a community that believes in the power of books.
We are so excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary and the incredible impact of keeping books alive for three decades. None of this would be possible without your support, and we truly hope to see you at the celebration.
For more information about tickets, sponsorships, or ways to get involved, please contact us at 4bigbooks@gmail.com or visit www.big-books.org.
Together, we can continue to fuel literacy, learning, and opportunity around the world.