The Dollhouse Project started in 2023 with the mission of getting more kids in San Francisco to play with dolls.
We started with one event, Dollhouse Day, a free, kid-centered experiential popup. The highlight is our Wall of Dolls, where every kid gets to pick a doll to keep, forever!
Our goal is to help kids see themselves and their neighbors reflected in their toys!
FAQs
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Dollhouse Day is an event for kids ages 3-10. Each child attending receives a free doll, allowing them to see themselves and neighbors represented in the toys they play with.
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Playing with dolls can make it easier for kids to understand the world around them. For girls and boys alike, they support emotional expression, nurture skills and imagination, and encourage social development. They are easy to play with alone or with others, and they can be found in endless variations. With dolls there is truly something for everyone!
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Through play children can express, explore, and make sense of the world around them in a safe and enjoyable way. 1 in 3 Kids in California are at risk for toxic stress due to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Play serves as a powerful tool for their emotional well-being and development, and is incredibly important for children at all developmental stages.
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Absolutely! Dollhouse Day is for all children ages 3-10. Every event has a wide variety of dolls to choose from, there’s something every kid will love!
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Yes! Visit our Donate page to check out our wishlists—dolls will ship straight to us for use at a future event!
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We host several events during the year that are free to attend-make sure join our email list and follow us @dollhouseday on Instagram and Facebook to find out first about upcoming events.
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Coming soon! Check out our Events page, follow us on Instagram, and join our mailing list to find out when and where!
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Learn more about our Founder and Board of Directors here!
Leadership
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Lesly Simmons
Founder & President, Board of Directors
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Akiima Price
Member, Board of Directors
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Angela Husband
Member, Board of Directors
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Salathiel Bluitt
Member, Board of Directors
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Dollhouse Project does not, by policy or practice, discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or on the basis of any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all programs, services, employment practices, volunteer opportunities, and interactions with the public.