Connecting Through Story: Welcoming Story Chain’s Jonathan Platt
We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Platt, Founder and Executive Director of Story Chain, as our next featured speaker in Chamber Insights, a series where professionals share their journeys, insights, and impact with our community.
Story Chain is an innovative nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen family bonds, nurture a love for reading, and support children’s emotional well-being by enabling parents to read aloud to their children, especially in difficult circumstances.
What makes Story Chain particularly special is its work with incarcerated parents. These parents record themselves reading stories, and Story Chain provides both the storybook and an MP3 recording so that children can follow along and hear their parent’s voice.
Their values are summed up in phrases like “Small Stories. Big Change.” The organization carefully selects books with help from the public, family, librarians, provides voice training from professionals in theater and public speaking, and serves children of all ages and abilities, from newborns to teens.
Airing Monday, September 15, 20205 @ 8:30am EST
Community, Volunteers & Partners
Story Chain is made stronger through the collaborative efforts of volunteers who assist with recording, voice coaching, and logistics, as well as through the support of generous partners. Whether through donations, library partnerships, or engagement from the justice system, this shared effort helps bring Story Chain’s mission to life.
About Jonathan Pratt
As Founder and Executive Director, Jonathan Pratt has played a vital role in shaping Story Chain’s vision. Under his leadership, each recorded story becomes more than just a reading, it becomes a connection, a moment of healing, and a lasting bond between parent and child.
Chamber of Commerce & Nonprofit Members
Just as Story Chain thrives through collaboration, the Chamber of Commerce exists to unite and support a diverse network of businesses, civic groups, and nonprofit organizations. Many of our nonprofit members are making a tremendous impact in areas like education, social services, and the arts. Through advocacy, networking, and shared purpose, the Chamber helps elevate their missions, just as volunteers and partners uplift the work of Story Chain.
