The Source Coloring Books Increase Distribution Locations

What started as a simple explanation to younger school aged children about homelessness, has suddenly taken on a life of its own. The idea of educating the public about The Source, and the homeless population, became as simple as “Let’s make a coloring book… something basic… but fun… and informative enough for anyone at any age to understand,” Tony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source quips. “Our team quickly snapped into place and in short time, created The Source Coloring Book.”

We all know that the issue of homelessness through the country has grown exponentially over the past decade.  And The Source has discovered that every city in every state handles the outreach for their needy population in all different ways with or without the infrastructure that The Source has built since its inception in 1995.  Taking the basic premise of what homelessness is all about, and carrying it through to the important programs and services that are offered at The Source, has been an inspiring and exciting task.

Along with Zorbaugh, Jonathan Orozco, Development Director of The Source is actively pursuing distribution opportunities and meeting with potential businesses and educators in making this book public. Locally the Coloring Books can be found for purchase at Sugar Bones Bake Shop and Café Latte Da in Sebastian as well as Sweet Desires Espresso Bar & Bakery in Vero Beach.

They may also be ordered for $3.00 a piece through Jonathan.Orozco@iamthesource.org.

Distant friends and supporters of The Source are Megan and George of The George Shinn Foundation have decided to put the coloring book at their Cornerstone Christian Bookstore in Boone, NC. The books are also currently being included in monthly gift bags to homeless children in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties from the non-profit Little Birthday Angels and books were handed out to children visiting The Outback Steakhouse, Route 60 in Vero Beach during their annual Trick or Treat Night.

“The popularity of this coloring book is no surprise, and we are extremely enthused that we are able to outreach this idea to communities near and far,” exclaims Orozco.” We keep printing more and more books as interest increases, and are thrilled that we can share our message in this creative manner.”