A mom or dad in jail has a devastating effect on children in every way, physical and emotional. We bring bags of books from the Children’s Book Project to jail each week so inmates can choose a few and make a recording of themselves reading the book, singing songs, and just talking. We mail these to their children who eventually have a library of books and recordings they can listen to whenever they’re missing their dad!
This terrific program would not be possible if we did not have all the wonderful free books from the Children’s Book Project. The staff and volunteers are invaluable in helping us find just the right story, and hearing their dad’s voice is a huge comfort for children who need to know that separation is not abandonment and dad still loves them.
Donate new books directly from our curated wishlist at Bookshop to benefit the Children’s Book Project and local booksellers at the same time!
Community Thrift Store accepts donations of used clothing, furniture, and other items, and disburses the proceeds from their sale to the Children’s Book Project, account #110.
623 Valencia Street, San Francisco | 415 861 4910
Cole Hardware stores in the Bay Area will donate 10% of your designated purchase to the Children’s Book Project, account *455.
In San Francisco:
956 Cole Street | 415 319 6705
70 4th Street | 415 200 3444
345 9th Street | 415 647 1800
2254 Polk Street | 415 200 3370
627 Vallejo Street | 415 200 2215
In Oakland:
5533 College Avenue | 510 230 0145
Register your credit and rewards cards on eScrip and they’ll donate a portion of your purchases to the Children’s Book Project.