Gift our next generation a Mandarin immersive learning experience
Did you know that Chinese is spoken by over 1.1 billion people in the whole world, making it the #2 most spoken language?
Did you also know that the SF Bay Area population is ~9% Chinese, but only ~1% of books in the libraries are in Chinese? There is a resource gap for the 630,000 Chinese population here to learn Chinese in an affordable way.
At the Little Bookworm Library, backed by The Joy Culture Foundation, we strive to make Chinese language and culture more accessible for the SF Bay Area residents and currently carry 6000+ Chinese Children's books.
60% of the Chinese speaking people in the SF Bay Area speak Cantonese. Given the population, we are hoping to add another 250+ Cantonese children's books for our community starting in 2025. Our hope is to help preserve and keep passing down the language and culture to our next generation.
Help us reach our goal of $5,000 by the end of 2024 to make this happen. Let us make Chinese learning more accessible, and bring more diversity to the SF Bay Area through children's education.
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The Joy Culture Foundation (TJCF)
The Joy Culture Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is committed to promoting Chinese language and culture for the community. Our vision is to provide an extensive resource platform for families interested in Chinese culture, fostering emotional connections between parents and children through cultural activities and Mandarin education. In January 2022, we brought our vision to life by establishing The Little Bookworm Library in Menlo Park, a free-standing Chinese children’s library that offers story time, arts & crafts, enrichment classes and cultural activities for the Bay Area community.
Check out our 2023-2024 Annual Report here
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Q&A
Q: Is this donation tax deductible?
A: The Joy Culture Foundation, which funded Little Bookworm Chinese Library, is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt and log on to your account for official record.
Q: Do you accept employees matching gifts?
A: Many employers offer a Matching Gifts Program that can double or triple your personal gift to us. Some employee matching programs require submitting proof of a donation through a company portal, and then the company will provide a matching gift. Other programs allow employees to donate through a company portal and have their donations matched automatically. The Joy Culture Foundation is currently listed on Benevity. If you need any other support info from us, please feel free to reach out!
Q: How do I give by check?
A: Please make your check payable to The Joy Culture Foundation. Mail or drop it off to: The Joy Culture Foundation: 934 Santa Cruz Ave Suite A, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Q: Can I donate stock or make my donation by wire transfer?
A: Yes, we accept donations of stock, bond, other funds, and by domestic and international wire transfer. Please email info@thejoyculturefoundation.org for our wire and stock transfer information.