Support Recess Anytime

We talk about shopping small and supporting neighborhood businesses throughout the year, but you may be surprised to find out all of the little ways you can help your favorite organizations anytime.

Whether you’re shopping for gifts, ordering cards or looking at donating to support worthy causes, here are some ways to contribute to the work Recess is doing in the community.

Donate

PayPal giving fund

With PayPal Giving Fund, you can support Recess on additional platforms, including PayPal, eBay, GoFundMe, Humble Bundle, Airbnb, Nextdoor, ShoppingGives, and Zakatify. PayPal Giving Fund doesn’t charge charities or donors any fees for their services.

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Help Recess when you make a purchase

We’ve got you covered for gifts any time of year! Using over 14 years of experience with young children, we will put together a toy bundle for your child, or a child in need. You can buy a gift pack for a little one in your family, and/or gift one. We will make sure that it is delivered within San Francisco. https://recesscollective.getgalore.com/products

Minted

Spread some cheer during this tough year. Not only does Minted offer great holiday cards, but they also make tote bags, coloring books, and art.

Use the Code FUNDRAISERECESS at checkout and save 20% off your purchase! Minted.com

Amazon smile

When you shop on Amazon, start from this link, and they’ll donate .5% back to Recess. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-4820054

We are on the move... What would you like to see?

Our brick & mortar space closed. It was surreal and sad to dismantle the space we poured everything into just 2 years ago…but the pandemic realities have made it necessary.

Recess is still, however, committed to continuing to fulfill our mission to:

• create opportunities for children to develop & play.

• give parents and caregivers the support and community needed to navigate raising children.

But the way we fulfill our mission, the delivery system of those offerings, needs to change due to COVID.

Survey

As we shift our operations to a new outdoor mobile format, we would love and appreciate your input.

Please take 5 minutes to let us know: What you need, what you want and where you are!

We will be using this information to mold the next iteration of Recess into an innovative community hub that meets families where they’re at in a way that is safe and nurturing. If you have any questions or specific ideas- feel free to reach out at any time!

‘Tis the Season Silent Auction

Our annual fundraiser is a bit late this year due to… everything. It has morphed from our usual in person extravaganza to an online silent auction. And although we can’t be together, we are thrilled to share the details of the event:

WHO:  Recess + Community

WHAT: Tis the Season Silent auction.  We’re raising money to sustain Recess Collective, a nonprofit space designed to support families with young children.  

WHEN:  We will be holding the silent auction 12/15 - 12/20. 

WHY:  

• We’re all at home, art provides inspiration

• Art is a great gift for friends and family you won’t be seeing this year due to the pandemic

• Art and creativity are essential to staying healthy and sane

HOW:  Once the auction begins, Log into  32auctions.com/recesscollective.  Bid. Bidding will start on Dec 15.  AND will end at 7pm on 12/20.  

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The days, weeks and months of closure are beginning to bring uncertainty around how / when we can gather again. And how safe gathering, play, and community will look going forward.

We have an idea for a mobile concept. A Recess on wheels. But to make it a reality, we need your help.

Mark your calendar! Our Silent Auction will be Dec 15- Dec 20. You’ll find some incredible items to bid on. Items that will make great gifts and some that are too good to not buy for yourself.

We are so grateful to all of those who have donated items. And we can’t wait to launch this event!

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On the verge?

Pandemic parenting is no joke. But let’s be honest…parenting anytime can be trying.

Are your kids constantly pushing your buttons? Looking for answers before you completely lose your mind?

We are thrilled to bring you this workshop led by a Neuroscientist and an infant mental health expert, from Fly Little Dragon. Here, you can learn concrete tools & simple steps to take in everyday life that will make parenting easier.

Do you want to:
Stop yelling?
Create clear limits AND follow through with them?
Stop feeling frustrated by your children?

Are your children:
Not listening to you?
Not helping out?
Acting out?
Pushing your buttons?

Join us if you could use some practical tools for easier parenting, based on neuroscience…

& use code RECESS to save 20%.  

https://flylittledragon.com/video-positive-parenting-and-neuroscience/  
***USE CODE RECESS to SAVE 20%***