Welcome to The Folded Leaf Foundation, where stories help us find our place—and our power.
The Folded Leaf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit using books, mentorship, creative expression, and accessible community space to strengthen literacy, belonging, and connection across Northwest Lower Michigan.
Mission
"To cultivate community resilience, creativity, literacy, and belonging through shared knowledge, hands-on learning, and accessible community spaces.”
Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
More than a bookstore
At The Folded Leaf, a bookstore can also be a classroom, a meeting place, a creative studio, and a soft place to land.
Our nonprofit bookstore brings people together around books, art, events, coffee, conversation, and community care. Our youth programs carry that work forward through reading, mentorship, writing, and practical support for participating families.
You never need to make a purchase to belong here. When you do shop, attend an event, donate a used book, volunteer, or make a financial gift, you help keep this work moving.
Choose your way in
Give
Fund books, mentorship, practical family support, community programming, and the welcoming space that holds it all.
Mentor or volunteer
Support a high school student, help with youth programming, sort and shelve donated books, or lend a hand at community events.
Partner
Schools, youth organizations, nonprofits, businesses, artists, and funders can help us reach more people and build stronger programs.
Shop and gather
Purchase books, donate gently used titles, attend an event, or spend time in the bookstore. Every visit strengthens the community around this work.
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If you're interested in donating used books or hosting a book club or event, please email us at rachel@thefoldedleafnomi.com
We can't wait to see you!
- TFL