BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Disaster relief program - designed to assist book and comic store owners if their store was impacted by a natural disaster, including public health emergencies. Any assistance given is outside of what is covered by insurance and does not include any payments to merchandise vendors. The store must demonstrate a financial crisis brought about by a natural disaster including loss of income due to disruption of business. The foundation is able to help by paying needed rent and/or utilities.

Binc tank pilot - this is a three-year pilot program designed as a business incubator focusing on helping entrepreneurs open bookstores in underserved markets. Mental health wellness - designed to provide access to professional mental health services for eligible booksellers and comic retailers, the program connects individuals in the bookselling community with licensed therapists through a telehealth partnership. Individuals, couples, and teen therapy services are provided. The foundation also provides emergency on-site therapy for groups involved in traumatic events such as shootings, burglaries, and staff suicides.