STORYTIME FRIENDS is thrilled to launch our first-ever fundraising campaign! 

Founded in 2022, our mission is to bring the joy of storytelling and the power of community to children in hospitals and caregiving facilities through curated programming that includes a read-aloud series, free copies of books, and educational, fun activities. We are proud to have already served thousands of children at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and several community-based clinics in Oakland. We’ve worked on a 100% volunteer basis, pouring our hearts into this, and now we need financial support to keep growing.

We aim to raise $30,000 by November 5th to continue and expand our impactful programming. Will you join us?

Here’s an example of how we spend your donations:

$40 = purchase two picture books 

$200 = stipend for one author visit with the children

$400 = books for one month of programming

$1,000 = complete programming -- with book, author visits, and videos – for one month

We're thrilled to offer some great Storytime Friends swag, many of which have been generously donated by our friends in the children's literature community!

$25 - Special Storytime Friends Bookmark designed by a kidlit author-illustrator

$50 - Signed Poem by a kidlit author (Limited to 25)

$75 - Mini Art Print by a kidlit illustrator (Limited to 30)

$150 - Signed Picture Book  (Limited to 15)

$250 - Curated, signed 3-book bundle  (Limited to 10)

$500 - 4 passes to Children’s Fairyland + signed 3-book bundle (Limited to 10)

$1,000 - Circle of Friends listing on our website, Storytime Friends mug, and a personally curated gift from our founders

We are grateful for your consideration and any gift amount that can help us reach our goal!

Donations to Storytime Friends are deductible through our Fiscal Sponsor, the Social Good Fund. You will receive tax information in your receipt email. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.