by Kathleen Wydler | Nov 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
You’re changing the world right now! A better future is built from the billions of small actions we all take each day. Acts of care, love, and understanding come together to create a beautiful story. Whether it’s offering a kind word, a helping hand, a new... by Kathleen Wydler | Nov 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Retired social worker Poppaea “Poppy” Dere says, “Since recovering from a stroke, I was looking for a place where I could have a real impact, feel a sense of purpose, and enjoy working with good people.” When a friend told her about... by Kathleen Wydler | Sep 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our summer intern Mia Chien, an English major at Stanford University, learned about the Children’s Book Project from her mom, a principal at Rise Prep in the Bayview who gets free books for her students at our Book Bank. Mia enjoys volunteering with us because:... by Kathleen Wydler | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Having the freedom to read diverse and engaging books is proven to promote children’s joy of reading and boost their reading scores. Further, a meta-analysis shows that continued engagement in reading over the summer benefits children, especially those from... by Kathleen Wydler | May 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tamara Harris, an English major at the University of San Francisco, also served as a reading tutor at Rosa Parks Elementary School in San Francisco, where she found “the students were always wanting more books.” She’s happy to fulfill her senior...