Support SafeSpaceStories
My name is Leni Ben-Yishai. I am a high school student and the founder of SafeSpaceStories. I aim to reach out to youth to empower and guide them in new, confusing, and potentially scary chapters of their lives. I take inspiration for all of my stories from my own life. My goal is to be a big sister to my readers and help them.
I reach out to youth through my website safe-space-stories.com, available for all to use and read a variety of stories which I have written. I am currently in the process of publishing one of these stories, Stubborn Sally. Once I publish it, I will be donating various copies to local libraries and connecting with children through read-aloud events.
However, the cost of maintaining a website and writing, illustrating, and printing stories is quite high. I would greatly appreciate your support, which would allow me to publish additional stories, reach out to more youth, and expand SafeSpaceStories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about SafeSpaceStories and how your support makes a difference? We’ve answered some of the most common ones to help you learn more before donating.
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SafeSpaceStories is a youth-focused project founded by high school student Leni Ben-Yishai. It provides stories that guide, empower, and support kids as they navigate new and challenging life experiences.
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The project was started by Leni Ben-Yishai, who writes stories inspired by her own life. She hopes to act as a “big sister” to young readers by sharing relatable and supportive stories.
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Publishing stories, illustrating books, hosting a website, and donating copies to libraries and other community centers all come with high costs. Donations help cover these expenses and make it possible to publish more stories and reach more youth.
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Your donation helps:
Fund the writing, illustrating, and printing of new stories
Cover website maintenance and outreach
Donate books like Stubborn Sally to local libraries and community centers
Organize read-aloud events for children
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Stubborn Sally is one of the original stories that will be published and donated to local libraries and community centers. It will also be used in live reading events to connect with children directly.
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Every contribution helps more youth access relatable stories. Even a small donation supports publishing costs and allows more children to hear these stories at community events.
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SafeSpaceStories is a student-led project, not a registered nonprofit at this time. Donations through GoFundMe are not tax-deductible but go directly toward funding the project’s goals.
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Yes! You can share SafeSpaceStories with friends, teachers, and community members, attend local read-aloud events, or follow updates on the website to spread awareness.