At Kate’s Kart, we believe that when a child is facing hospital walls, the gift of a brand-new book can bring comfort, choice, and a little bit of joy.
Books are a powerful tool for children
A Simple Idea With A Great Big Impact
Through the gifting of new books, Kate’s Kart strives to provide a comforting diversion to hospitalized children and their families, and to foster a love of books, and ultimately literacy, by encouraging children to read and caregivers to read to their children.
Books That Come From The Heart
Every Child Deserves to Smile
What began with one little girl’s love of books has grown into a mission to spread comfort, hope, and joy, one story at a time. When illness or injury takes away control, we give children the power to choose a new book, because every child deserves comfort, distraction and a reason to smile.
Your Money Goes A Long Way
You Give A Little. We’ll Give A Lot.
Did you know? Monetary donations go twice as far as book donations. We are able to buy books in bulk at a discount, oftentimes 60-80% less than what you might pay for them at the store.
We Need Your Help
Join Our Mission.
Your Support Matters.
Want to get involved? Here are a few of the great ways you can join in supporting the Kate’s Kart mission and brighten the lives of thousands of hospitalized kids in hospitals throughout your community.
Make a Donation
Each $6.75 donated allows us to purchase and deliver one NEW book to a hospitalized kid.
Hold a Fundraiser
Turn a birthday, occasion, or community event into a monetary or book-giving fundraiser that supports Kate’s Kart.
Become a Volunteer
Help behind the scenes and in the community—sort, pack, deliver books, and share your skills.
See Your Impact
Kate’s Kart Stories
Kate’s Kart has touched thousands of people through our free books. It’s amazing the comfort, distraction and joy a simple book can bring to a child in need.
