Keep Belle Books on the East

My name is Courtney Strickland and I'm the owner of Belle Books Boutique and More established September 6th of 2020.

To say I was crazy for opening during a pandemic is an understatement and it hasn't been easy. I've poured everything I have into this business, financially and mentally. But I do not believe it was in vain. Partnering with Youth First we've given away close to 600 books.

November of 2020 in collaboration with family we fed 75 families for Thanksgiving and I want more than anything to continue to be more than a business owner in this community. My desire to serve outweighs the monetary gain but trying to do it alone is no longer an option.

I need help from my community so I don't have to close my doors and I can continue my mission of promoting Literacy on the Eastside of Oklahoma City and beyond.

I'm truly grateful for the outpouring of love I've received from every single of one of you. I will never forget how you pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up on myself.

Peace and May God bless you beyond your wildest dreams.