Join us from August 19 to September 2 to collect supplies for children in conflict zones like Ukraine and Gaza. Donate old laptops, tablets (data wiped, with power supplies), pencils, pens, binders, and more. Partnering with Bay Area schools and clubs, we're promoting through Canvas, emails, PA announcements, and English teachers. Flyers will be distributed, and collection points set up with teacher approval. Your support can help children learn despite adversity.
Project Ebook leverages the donations of sponsors to bring critical reading materials, books, and textbooks to schools and community centers in need. With each school eligible to request up to 20 ebooks, our initiative ensures accessible education through downloadable files that support many students at once. Join us in fostering literacy and learning across communities.
Ready to excel in mathematics? Curious about what you'll learn in 6th grade? Join our dynamic Math Summer Camp led by Princeton student Ryley Bonner and explore the exciting world of 6th-grade math curriculum!
Discover the world through our interactive Video Pen Pal Program! Designed for young people and teens, this project allows you to learn about different cultures, explore diverse perspectives, and the arts through engaging video exchanges.
Amidst the ongoing suppression by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Uyghur students (ages 14 and older) face significant challenges in accessing quality education, including learning English, a crucial skill for global communication and opportunity. Help Uyghur students (ages 14 and older) improve their English fluency via weekly one-hour Zoom sessions.
80% of preschool and after-school programs for low-income populations have no age-appropriate books. Once a year, we host a demographic-specific book drive that encompasses the greater part of the Bay Area. During this time, we encourage you to bring in any extra or unwanted books that you have lying around. Sometimes, we will also be accepting e-books, tablets, Kindles (or other e-readers), newspapers, and books in other languages.
Ready to explore the world of poetry? Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, participants to this project will experience workshops designed to stimulate poetic expression and develop their creative writing skills.
Project Readers Make Leaders is a project that focuses on providing impactful one-on-one literacy tutoring for underserved students in the Bay Area.
Many seniors face challenges such as cognitive decline and the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's due to limited mental stimulation. Through this initiative, we seek to combat these issues by offering engaging reading materials through eBooks to stimulate their minds and promote mental acuity.
Unfortunately, Project Integrate is now closed and no longer accepting applications. Starting July 8th, this program meets every Friday at 10 AM PST, pairing students with tutors to improve the conversational and reading skills of Chinese and Russian immigrants. Participants aged 13-25 will read articles, identify challenging words, and discuss the content with their tutors.
Unfortunately, this project is full and no longer accepting applications. Starting June 17th, this program meets every Saturday at 2 PM PST, pairing students with tutors to improve their writing and creative skills. Participants, aged 13-25, will explore writing young authors' stories, creating superheroes, and designing graphic novels. Tutors will guide students through writing, drawing, and designing, helping them develop their storytelling and artistic abilities.
Unfortunately, Project Ignite is full and no longer accepting applications. Starting June 23rd, this program meets every Friday at 10 AM PST, pairing tutors with 11-15 year olds in Ukraine to improve their English skills. Amidst the Russia-Ukraine war, this initiative supports young people affected by the conflict.
Unfortunately, Project News is now closed and no longer accepting applications. This journalism workshop for teens meets every Friday at 9 AM PST. The program pairs experienced journalists with young participants to improve their reporting and writing skills, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the amazing field of journalism. Looking for teen volunteers!
Unfortunately, this program has reached capacity and is no longer taking new applications. Project Motivation is designed to assist Oakland grammar and middle school students with virtual ELL and literacy education. Volunteering sessions are scheduled for Fridays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM PST. This initiative offers a meaningful way to contribute to the community and gain volunteer hours.
Unfortunately, this program is fully booked and no longer accepting applications. Project Storycraft is a writing workshop aimed at helping kids create storylines, develop characters, and enhance their storytelling skills. Sessions are held on Fridays from 4:00 to 5:15 PM PST. This is a fantastic opportunity to nurture creativity and earn volunteer hours by mentoring young writers.
Warren Buffett, one of biggest leaders in the investment industry, reads 600-1,000 pages every day.
Reading is a lifelong habit that ought to be introduced to children at a young age. Studies have shown that reading can be essential to building leadership skills such as empathy and articulation. However, many children in underserved communities or developing countries continue to lack access to a diverse selection of books. BSF aims to solve this issue by providing a free online ebook database. Request almost any book ever published!
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