Tandem, Partners in Early Learning

📚 🌟 Tandem is super excited to highlight our most recent Read & Play Club packing session! The Read & Play Club backpacks are filled with high-quality picture books, accompanying activity guides, and more early learning resources. This program, designed to support in-home child care providers in San Francisco, helps build home libraries, increase the frequency of book-sharing experiences, and support's children's educational development. Our Program team along with the help of invaluable volunteers was able to provide backpacks to 120 family child care providers and 1,087 children These backpacks also included over 6,600 books and translated materials for Chinese and Spanish speakers. Thank you again to our generous supporters - we couldn't achieve this without you! If you'd like to continue Tandem's programs like the Read & Play Club or learn more about them - visit tandembayarea.org. 🌟 📚

We're so excited to have this ongoing conversation with you! Thank you for shining a light on the importance of lifting all voices in literature ❤️ 📚

What a delight to connect two of my clients this past week to support both organizations! Tandem, Partners in Early Learning's Oakland Office was in need of some additional bookshelves to store the massive amounts of new books arriving everyday that get distributed to our 200+ Oakland Early Learning partners. Oakland Public Education Fund, conveniently located down the street, is revitalizing their office space and is looking to donate some of its office furniture - including 5 bookshelves! Last Thursday the Tandem Oakland Office team moved the bookshelves into our office and yesterday we reorganized our library! Take a look at the final space!! So thankful to the Ed Fund for their generous donation and so amazed and thankful for the Tandem team for their hard work on this!! #makingconnections #ittakesavillage #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #library #reorganization #ECE #Oakland #education #reading

We're excited to share Tandem's 2023-2024 Annual Report! Over the past year, Tandem has reached over 20,000 children and families across the Bay Area, providing high-quality early learning opportunities and resources. From hosting interactive play-and-learn groups to expanding our StoryCycles program, Tandem is committed to co-creating equitable early learning experiences. This year also brought a transformative $2 million gift from the Yield Giving Fund, allowing Tandem to deepen its impact and expand programming. Read all about Tandem's achievements, community partnerships, and vision for the future in the 2023-2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gNk_whfW Together, we're building a just society where all children can thrive. Join us in championing early learning equity! #TandemPartners #EarlyLearning #AnnualReport #Education #Equity #nonprofit #bayarea #earlyeducation #learning #education #earlyliteracy #literacy #earlymath #math #reading #kids #children #childrensbooks #kidlit #annualreport #impact #socialgood #bayareanonprofit #impact #sanfrancisco #alameda #contracosta

Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers from Juniper Networks who dedicated their time and crafting skills into creating these incredible Storyblocks learning tool kits. We were extremely excited to be a partnering nonprofit for their 2024 Global Week of Giving earlier this month. Their contribution is supporting access to high-quality early learning resources to families in the Bay Area! #nonprofit #bayarea #bayareanonprofit #educationnonprofit #volunteer #earlylearning #learning #earlyeducation #education #reading #earlyreading #literacy #earlyliteracy #children #volunteer #volunteerism #giveback #support #donation

Grateful to work with such an amazing group of organizations to bring early literacy to the Bay Area community! 💛

We are thrilled to introduce Suzan Bateson, a new, dedicated member of our Board with an abundance of experience as the previous Executive Director of Alameda County Food Bank for over 20 years! Suzan is captivated by children and their ability to imagine, create, and explore. She appreciates that books can do so much for them: they teach, help them try on different solutions and personalities, and support their wildest dreams. She appreciates the children's book, The Suitcase, because it helps readers imagine someone new in the place where they live and the theme of community it highlights. In short, books offer children opportunities to rehearse life and Suzan is excited to support Tandem in our mission to provide access to high-quality children's picture books to the community. We are incredibly grateful for Suzan's unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to Tandem, Partners in Early Learning. Her expertise and passion are essential in driving our organization forward and making a positive impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. #books #childrensbooks #kidlit #earlylearning #literacy #nonprofit #education #earlyeducation #educationnonprofit #earlylearning #learning #earlylearnignonprofit #tandemstorytime #reading #bookrecs #booklist #children #kids #board #charity #dogood #giveback

🌟What an unforgettable evening at our 2024 Building on Books Celebration earlier this month! 🌟 Thanks to the incredible support of attendees and sponsors, we surpassed our fundraising goal and have taken a huge step toward building brighter futures for the young learners in the Bay Area. These generous gifts will allow Tandem to continue partnering with educators and families to promote language, literacy, math, and social-emotional learning through accessible early learning programming. Also shoutout to our special guest authors that made this celebration a truly exciting event!💖 #EarlyLearning #FundraisingSuccess #SupportEducation #BrightFutures #CommunityImpact #education #educationnonprofit #nonprofit #bayarea #sanfrancisco #alameda #contracosta #learning #earlyeducation #literacy #earlyliteracy #math #earlymath #charity #dogood #philanthropy #celebration #fundraising

🌟 One more week until the most inspiring night of the year! Don't miss out on your chance to join us at our 2024 Building On Books Celebration! Get your tickets now at tandembayarea.org for an evening filled with cocktails, exclusive auction items, and engaging activities inspired by our early learning programs. Plus, get ready to meet some incredible children's book authors from the Bay Area! Here's a sneak peek at our special auction items - trust us, you won't want to miss this! 📚✨ #EarlyLearning #nonprofit #bayarea #bayareanonprofit #learning #education #earlyeducation #educationnonprofit #literacy #books #children #childrensbooks #charity #dogood #reading #read #kidlit #celebration #event #sanfrancisco #sf #sfevent

Tandem, Partners in Early Learning is extremely excited to share that we’ve received a $2 million gift from the Yield Giving Open Call! The #YieldGivingOpenCall – managed by Lever for Change – focused on elevating organizations working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Tandem does just that by building a society of supportive children's development by partnering with families and educators to co-create interactive learning experiences paired with books reflective of diverse cultures. This gift is a testament to our partnerships with families, educators, and community organizations, and would not be possible without your support. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gWNYQb5q #YieldGiving #SocialImpact #OpenCall #nonprofit #grant #bayarea #sanfrancisco #alameda #contracosta #educationnonprofit #education #kids #children #earlylearning #learning #earlyeducation #literacy #books #diverse #charity #dogood