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Join us in empowering young minds! Get involved today and help children in need unleash their creativity, express their thoughts, and build a brighter future. Together, we can make a lasting impact one page at a time!

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Join our Board of Directors!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children facing adversity? Do you believe in the power of self-expression and creativity to unlock endless possibilities? If so, I invite you to join us in our mission as a member of the Board of Directors for our organization. Together, we have the incredible opportunity to shape the future by providing journals and journaling resources to kids in need. By joining our board, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that every child has the chance to explore their thoughts, dreams, and emotions through the transformative practice of journaling. Let's come together and make a lasting impact on the lives of these young individuals. Join us today and be a part of something truly meaningful. Email paperthoughtsprogram@gmail.com for more information.

Become a
Paper Thoughts Coordinator!

Paper Thoughts Coordinators are our "boots on the ground." They get journals and sketchbooks to kids in need and help them learn to use them!

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  • Here are some things you might want to think about before becoming a Coordinator!

    • Do you work with kids?

    • Are you passionate about helping kids express themselves on paper?

    • Do you want to learn more about the benefits of journaling and how to get kids to try it?

  • Expectations of Paper Thoughts Coordinators

    • Communicate with the Paper Thoughts team to arrange transportation of journals to your distribution site

    • Provide kids with a basic “lesson” in how to journal based on the Paper Thoughts resources provided

    • Direct kids to Paper Thoughts social media pages and website for additional support and resources

    • Let us know how many journals and sketchbooks you need and let us know if you run out

    • If kids are willing, collect “testimonies” of how journaling has helped them and provide them to the Paper Thoughts team for use on social media and website

  • If all of this sounds great, then becoming a Paper Thoughts Coordinator might be perfect for you! Email us at paperthoughtsprogram@gmail.com for more information!

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Become a Paper Thoughts Collection Site Manager!

Collection Site Managers collect journals at their place of work or from family, friends, and neighbors and then bring us boxes of journals! 

  • We provide:

    • Signage

    • Advertising material

    • Collection Box

  • Expectations of collection site managers

    • Coordinate delivery of journals to Paper Thoughts team member

    • Advertise journal collection in your area

  • You can become a Paper Thoughts Collection Site Manager by emailing us at paperthoughtsprogram@gmail.com

Become a Paper Thoughts Partner!

Paper Thoughts Partners are amazing! Become a Partner by donating a journal or sketchbook to a kid in need! We have several ways to donate!

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  • Mail your journals or sketchbooks!

    • Paper Thoughts Program 6 Bethlehem Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

  • Find a drop off site - check out our Events Page for where we will be!

  • Coordinate a drop off with a volunteer – Email us for more info! paperthoughtsprogram@gmail.com

  • Donate money at one of our Events or below so we can purchase journals and sketchbooks

  • Check out our Amazon Wishlist and send us some journals! 

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