Our Impact

Real families. Real communities. Real change. Here's what Brave for Good has accomplished — and where we're headed.

2024 Annual Results

10,000+

Families Reached

Parents, children, and grandparents who attended a story hour event

300+

Story Hours Hosted

Individual events organized by volunteers across the country

States Participated

Coast-to-coast reach in our second year of programming

93%

Would Attend Again

Of surveyed attendees who said they'd return to a future event

Growing Year Over Year

From a handful of library events to a coast-to-coast movement.

Year	Story Hours	Families Reached	States
2023	50+	2,000+	18
2024	300+	10,000+	46
2025 Goal	1,000+	40,000+	50

In 2024, story hours took place in 46 of 50 states — from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii.

Interactive map — 46 states reached in 2024

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Behind every number is a real family. Here are a few of their stories.

"We drove 45 minutes to find a story hour that reflected our values. The kids still ask when the next one is."

Sarah M.

Nashville, TN

"As a librarian, I was moved by how many families showed up. Our branch hasn't seen that kind of turnout in years."

James R.

Tucson, AZ

"My 6-year-old checked out three books after the event. She hasn't put them down. That's the whole point, isn't it?"

Michelle K.

Columbus, OH

Every dollar donated to Brave for Good goes toward building the infrastructure that makes community story hours possible.

78%

Programs & Events

Story hour kits, host support, event materials, and community gatherings

13%

Fundraising

Donor relations, grant writing, and development activities

Administration

Compliance, accounting, legal, and organizational overhead

* Percentages based on FY2024 actuals. Audited financials available on request.

Your support directly funds story hours in communities that need them most.