Books & Buckets

Books & Buckets provide skills & tools to navigate violence and instability in the Washington Neighborhood. We pass them the ball and they take the shot at shifting the conditions holding the problems in place. 

Learn More About Books & Buckets:

Strategic Plan

Year 3 Report

 Youth Sign Up

Donation Information

Testimonials

"My favorite thing about this program is how welcoming they are. As soon as I stepped through that door it felt like I had family and friends. There's never a dull moment and we are always having fun."- Izalynn M., 15

"My favorite thing about Books & Buckets is the learning we do about basketball, our government, and our community. When I grow up I want to successful in basketball or soccer. Some goals for this year is to a good role model for the kids." -Noe S., 11.

"Books & Buckets has given my son a lot of confidence and determination to continue to do what he loves. So much so that he continued to work on everything he was thought at Books & Buckets which allowed him to make the basketball team at his high school." - Books & Buckets parent

"I've learned leadership, how to talk to people, and enjoying the little things.  I joined because my friends are here and I wanted to be apart of something good. My favorite moments are when the little kids come represent the community, play basketball and seeing the joy on their faces from just being here."- Youth Leader, Edrick S., 20.