For 11 years, we’ve created spaces where stories are shared, healing happens, and community grows stronger.

This celebration isn’t just about looking back — it’s about fueling what’s next: the vital expressive writing programs that unite us and help our community thrive.

From our journaling circles for youth to our expressive writing workshops for adults to live community storytelling events, every gathering has one purpose: to offer belonging, dignity, and hope when life feels hardest. These programs are lifelines — especially for those who are often unseen or unheard.

Right now, we’re aiming to raise $11,000 by 11/11 to deepen and expand the work that connects youth, adults, and educators who need it most:

Women who are unhoused seeking stability and support
LGBTQ+ youth needing safety and self-expression
Teens facing anxiety, pressure, and loneliness
Educators experiencing stress and burnout
Adults seeking live storytelling events that connect and uplift

Each program is built on one belief: everyone deserves a place to be seen, heard, and cared for.

These programs are vital lifelines for our community. Without them, stories go untold. Healing pauses. And too many people are left feeling isolated and alone.

💫 How You Can Help

Your gift today helps us reach our $11,000 by 11/11 goal, protecting the expressive writing programs that make healing and connection possible.

Every dollar fuels real impact:

$55 → Equip One Storyteller
Provides journals and creative materials for one youth participant to share their story and find their voice.
$110 → Spark a Workshop
Supports a portion of a guided writing workshop — where participants process, create, and connect in a supportive space.
$220 → Fuel Creative Healing
Funds materials, journals, and a portion of instructor time for one storytelling session that helps participants build confidence and connection.
$550 → Open the Door for Others
Provides scholarship seats for youth or adults who would otherwise be unable to attend — keeping our programs accessible to all.
$1,100 → Empower a Community Session
Helps cover materials, journals, and instructor time for several sessions of programming, creating continuity and deeper connection for participants.
$2,200 → Sustain a Season of Storytelling
Supports multi-week programs that help youth, adults, and educators write, heal, and rebuild community together.

Together, we’re building something powerful — one story, one community gathering at a time.

Join us in celebrating 11 Years, One Community by helping us raise $11,000 by 11 p.m. on 11/11.

Every gift keeps these vital programs thriving!

Photo credit: Kartheek Hegde

11 Years, One Community

$11,000 by 11/11 to Protect Vital Spaces for Healing, Connection, and Belonging