Why Words for Charity?
We figured if you can run, bike or walk for charity, why not read and write for one?
So we created Words For Charity - the only place where you can publish or buy a short story knowing that your contribution will benefit one of our highly vetted US charities.
If you're a writer, it's the place to get published and validated by our esteemed literary ambassadors.
If you're a reader, it's the place to savor fresh stories written by new writers and culled by creative writing professionals.
The first creative content marketplace operated by Publish for Charity (a not for profit 501c3 corporation) Words for Charity is the home of the "give back buzz".
How do we operate when we give all story donations to its respective charity?
All operating equipment, web design & administration costs for WFC are donated by a private company, Ready Set Sales, LLC.
All funds collected for transactions on this site are distributed to the assigned charities on a quarterly basis.
Our board or any other person involved in the development or promotion of this site does not receive any compensation.
What happens to the funds when I donate for a PFC story?
Publish for Charity is our own Charity Foundation and can be selected as a beneficiary of donations for your stories.
All funds assigned to Publish for Charity are used to create awareness for both the artistic endeavors and charitable causes that PFC supports, through scholarships, grants and direct giving.
None of these monies go to operating costs or to any individuals involved or serving on the Board.
How do we select the charities for WFC?
WFC carefully selects charities that represent a cross spectrum of the needs that affect our everyday lives.
Each charity has been vetted with a threshold of returning more than 90% of their donations to those individuals who require that charities assistance.
All charities have been chosen carefully by WFC representatives who have had personal involvement through volunteering or giving with the charities.
What is a WFC Charity Partner?
Select charities that appear on our site are designated a WFC partner.
We select organizations that are regional in nature working on growing a national footprint. Working together we can bring awareness to both their unique structure and goals thru social media and promotional avenues.
To learn more on becoming a charity partner feel free to call our Executive Director, Jay Prenta @ 847-241-1611
Words for Charity lets me give back to the charities I care most about.
Ruth Peterson, PhilanthropistEveryone that aspires to be a writer and has a heart for charity [should] try to be a part of Words for Charity.
Carolyn Boykin, Author ContributorI love the fact the stories are curated so there's a level of quality not available elsewhere.
Carl Koepke, Avid ReaderIt's a great way to catch a "Give-Back-Buzz".
How do I catch a "Give-Back-Buzz"?
Share the Buzz
We would welcome a post on facebook, a tweet, or just a good word at party or barbecue.
If you are a member of a writing group, feel free to contact our Executive Director, Jay Prenta @ 847-241-1611, to discuss obtaining marketing materials that you can share.
To volunteer as an Ambassador or to take on any other role, contact volunteer@wordsforcharity.org
Give and Go
This is an opportunity to spread your donation across multiple charities in one easy step.
You will receive credit towards future reading selections for ultimate flexibility and generosity.
You can use your donation pool to grab a new story, or even gift a story to a friend. And when you send someone a story you love from Words for Charity, you're sending a Gift that gives back twice.
