About
WE ARE A GROUP OF BAY AREA COLLEGE STUDENTS THAT RESELL GENTLY USED ITEMS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES
We began reselling books during the COVID pandemic when people needed entertainment while our area's libraries and bookstores were closed. We couldn't start a club through school. So, we did it ourselves. We're away at college now but continue to sell books online through ALIBRIS.
100% of all proceeds are donated to local charities that support family health and wellbeing.
The Backyardigans currently support Haven Family House, a safe space for families in need that is based here in Menlo Park.
Donations of clothing and books are greatly appreciated.
Please use the contact page if you'd like to donate or just find out more about what we do.
Who we are
Leah Andersen
Currently a freshman at Santa Clara University
Sigrid Andersen
Currently a sophomore at University of Denver
Alumni
LiaVargas
Currently a sophomore at Orange Coast College
Lily Nada
Currently a freshman at University of Saint Thomas
Isa Arizini
Currently a freshman at Elon University
News
Second Donation to Haven Family House.
December 2023
Your continued material donations have resulted in another substantial donation for the Haven Family House. Aubrey Merriman, LifeMoves Chief Executive Officer, says, "The Backyardigans dedication to our LifeMoves community helps us deliver welcoming smiles and an open door to our neighbors experiencing homelessness." More to come!
Backyardigans ships 500th book.
September 2023
We have now shipped more than 500 books through our Alibris storefront! Thanks again to our donors!
Continued progress.
March 2023
Your continued material donations have resulted in another substantial check for the Haven Family House. As Melisia Shanklin (Associate Program Director at LifeMoves) says, "You guys are really making a difference!" Thanks again to all involved!
Summer sellout.
September 2022
Backyardigans closes out summer with a donation of clothes and another check for over $1000 to the Haven Family House.
Clothes sold out on ebay.
July 2022
We have completely sold out of clothes on eBay, but donations are still welcomed. Books are still available!
Backyardigans ships 200th book.
May 2022
Our Alibris storefront continues to attract nerds :) physics books selling more than others. Thanks again to our donors!
Backyardigans arranges first donation of clothes to Haven Family House.
March 2022
We have arranged to donate a large amount clothes directly to Haven Family House for residents' immediate use.
We're now selling clothes on ebay.
November 2021
Selling IRL is still tricky.
So, we've started selling used clothes on ebay.
Shop our storefront.
Backyardigans are now bookselling only on Alibris.
August 2021
We will now be selling books on Alibris.
They are awesome and provide us with reduced fees so that we can channel more money directly into our donations.
Over 100 titles available now.
Backyardigans Supporting the Haven House
July 2021
The Backyardigans are currently supporting the Haven Family House, a safe space for families in need based here in Menlo Park.
In addition to funds, we will provide some donated household goods directly to the center.
Thanks to our most recent (semi-anonymous) donor.
June 2021
We'll turn these into a cash donation to support families sheltering at the Haven House.
Much appreciated!
Backyardigans Book Drive #2
December 2020
Thanks to all of our donors! We now have 100s of more books to distribute.
Backyardigans Inaugural Book Drive
July 2020
We're accepting donations of any and all books to support local readers in need through the Little Library Initiative.