Our giving commitment

10% of every subscription
goes where it matters.

Each month, our featured storyteller chooses a cause close to their heart. We donate 10% of that month's subscription revenue directly to that charity — and we publish every dollar here, openly.

$847
Total donated
5
Causes supported
100%
Transparency
Total giving — 2026
$847
Across 5 charities · January – May 2026
$0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 goal

Giving history

5 donations · 2026
May 2026

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services

Featured storyteller: Amara Diallo

Supporting newly arrived families in Maine with essential services, language access, and community connection. Chosen by Amara in honor of her own family's journey.

$212
10% of May revenue
Processing
Subscription revenue this month $2,120 · 10% = $212
April 2026

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services

Featured storyteller: Amara Diallo

Supporting newly arrived families in Maine with essential services, language access, and community connection. Chosen by Amara in honor of her own family's journey.

$212
10% of May revenue
Sent
Subscription revenue this month $2,120 · 10% = $212
March 2026

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services

Featured storyteller: Amara Diallo

Supporting newly arrived families in Maine with essential services, language access, and community connection. Chosen by Amara in honor of her own family's journey.

$212
10% of May revenue
Sent
Subscription revenue this month $2,120 · 10% = $212
February 2026

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services

Featured storyteller: Amara Diallo

Supporting newly arrived families in Maine with essential services, language access, and community connection. Chosen by Amara in honor of her own family's journey.

$212
10% of May revenue
Sent
Subscription revenue this month $2,120 · 10% = $212
June 2026 — Launch Month

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services

Featured storyteller: Amara Diallo

Supporting newly arrived families in Maine with essential services, language access, and community connection. Chosen by Amara in honor of her own family's journey.

$212
10% of May revenue
Sent
Subscription revenue this month $2,120 · 10% = $212
Coming next month

June 2026 storyteller charity to be announced

Each month our featured storyteller selects a cause that's meaningful to them. The June charity will be revealed with the June mailing — subscribe before June 1st to be part of this month's giving.

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How it works

01
You subscribe

At $15/month, your subscription funds the monthly letter, recipe card, original art, and botanical illustration — and 10% goes straight to giving.

02
Storyteller chooses

Each month's featured storyteller selects a charity that matters to them personally. The cause is announced in their letter and on this page.

03
We donate & report

10% of that month's subscription revenue is sent to the chosen charity within 30 days of the mailing. Every donation is published here with full amounts.