A book drive that grew into a movement
It started with one classroom and a few cardboard boxes. Ten years later, those boxes have become half a million books a year.
A literacy & kindness nonprofit
Every child
a reader.
Every classroom
a little kinder.
Kindfuly empowers public school students across the U.S. to thrive — through the books they read, the kindness they practice, and a safe place to belong after the last bell.
- Est. 2014Austin, Texas
- 28states
- 140+partner schools
- 4,000volunteers
68%read a level up ↗
Our mission
We believe every child — regardless of zip code — deserves to read with confidence, treat others with compassion, and have a place to belong when the school day ends.
What we do
Three ways we show up for kids
Reading is the first door we open
One-on-one tutoring, classroom libraries, and summer kits that turn struggling readers into confident ones.
Explore literacy →
Kindness is a skill — so we teach it
A social-emotional curriculum, schoolwide challenges, and peer-led workshops that build empathy.
Explore kindness →
Somewhere to belong after the bell
Daily clubs, STEAM Saturdays, and mentor pairings that make the after-school hours the best of the day.
Explore after school →Our impact
Small gifts, big numbers
0students reached every school year
0+books placed in little hands each year
0%of Reading Buddies climb a reading level
0%of partner schools come back every year
“Before Kindfuly, my lowest readers dreaded our reading block. Now they line up at the door for it. Their reading buddy didn’t just teach them words — they taught them they were readers.”
From the field
Stories & news
Five ways to raise a reader this summer
The “summer slide” is real — but it’s also beatable. Here are five low-effort, high-joy ways to keep kids reading until fall.
STEAM Saturdays are back for the new year
Cardboard marble runs, watercolor constellations, and a whole lot of “what if?” — our most-requested program returns this fall.
In good company
Powered by people and partners who believe in kids
- Maple & Quill Books
- Brightline Publishing
- Northwind Booksellers
- Cardinal Coffee Co.
- Sunrise Credit Union
- Pinecone Outfitters
- Gridline Logistics
Ready to help a child fall in love with reading?
Whether you have an hour a week or the means to fund a whole classroom, there’s a place for you here.