We are high school volunteers who help children in homeless and domestic-violence shelters throughout Orange County.
27,000 school children in Orange County are homeless.
They face instability, isolation, and hardship at an age when imagination and hope should be flourishing.
We share timeless stories that teach courage, character, and creativity, so that they can free themselves from the trappings of poverty and make the world a better place.
Our story circles give children a chance to belong,
to hear and retell tales of courage,
and to see themselves as heroes in their own unfolding story.
3-minute Video Report
from Inspiring Young Heroes
2-minute Video Report
from Spectrum 1 News
1-minute Video Report
from the Irvine Standard
90-second Overview
what we do & how we do it
What We Do
Storytime: Volunteers bring Aesop’s Fables, Brothers Grimm Fairytales, Tall Tales, and Folk Tales to life!
Circle Conversations: With story guide volunteers, kids talk about the story. What was the moral? Who was the hero? Who was the villain? What were the actions and consequences? How do we live out virtues like courage and resilience?
Make & Tell Retells: Children create drawings, skits, or puppet shows, to move the story into their core memory.
Story Kits: Each child leaves with a recap and related craft to keep the magic going!
About
Since 2018, over 200 trained volunteers have served in shelters across 6 cities, contributing more than 1,200 hours of instruction and encouragement.
Take Action
We’re just getting started. Join us in bringing story circles to more shelters, more kids, and more communities.