Some stories
shouldn't wait.
Giving River helps preserve the voice, memories, and presence of the people you love.
When parents and grandparents grow older, stories don't disappear all at once.
They thin. They drift. They get postponed.
Giving River is a simple, phone-based way to gently capture life stories through warm, guided conversations — while those conversations are still possible.
No apps.
No tech lessons.
Just a familiar phone call, and someone who knows how to listen.
Why families come to Giving River
You already know the feeling.
You've meant to record the stories.
You've thought about it for years.
But life kept moving, and asking felt awkward, or heavy, or like something you'd do “later.”
Later is fragile.
Giving River exists for families who don't want to miss the chance.
How it works
We call them
Your loved one receives scheduled phone calls at a comfortable pace. The conversations feel natural, unhurried, and human.
No screens. No logins. Just a voice.
With intention
Our AI interviewer gently guides the conversation, helping stories emerge without interrogation or pressure.
Nothing rushed. Silence is allowed.
We preserve what matters
Every conversation is saved as audio and transcript, securely accessible to your family.
Over time, stories form patterns. A life begins to take shape.
You receive something lasting
Not just recordings, but meaning: memories you can return to, share, and someday pass on.
What families say they value most
- Hearing a parent’s voice again, exactly as it is
- Stories that were never written down
- Details no one thought to ask about before
- A sense of continuity, not just documentation
- Peace of mind knowing it’s being handled with care
This is not about producing content.
It's about presence, preserved.
Designed for elders, not platforms
Giving River was built around one simple truth:
The phone is still sacred.
- No apps to download
- No passwords to remember
- No learning curve
If they can answer a phone, they can share their story.
Private by default. Ethical by design.
These stories belong to your family.
- No advertising
- No data resale
- No voice cloning
- No surprise usage
Participation can pause or stop at any time.
Nothing is shared beyond your family unless explicitly invited.
We believe memory deserves restraint.
This is for you if…
- You worry that time is shorter than it used to be
- You want your children to know where they come from
- You don’t want to turn storytelling into homework
- You believe voices matter as much as words
And it's okay if this feels emotional.
It usually does.
Start gently
You don't need a perfect plan.
You don't need the right questions.
You just need to begin.
Giving River helps the stories flow, while they still can.
Preserve their voice.
Honor their life.
Leave something real behind.