Why This Matters

This is more than a one-of-a-kind fundraising event — it’s a powerful opportunity to uplift South Park’s youth through art.

Before our students create their stories, they build their world. As the curriculum explains:

“These stories show us the importance of place. Where a character is from— the people of their neighborhood, its local landmarks, what histories they carry—these are not just background details. They are central to how the story unfolds. Superhero narratives, particularly in comics, are some of the most powerful examples of place-based storytelling: they allow us to imagine how ordinary people, shaped by their environments, rise up to face extraordinary challenges.”

That’s what Superpowered Stories is all about: giving South Park’s youth the space, tools, and encouragement to imagine new futures rooted in their own lives and neighborhoods.

By partnering with professional artists, young people in South Park get to explore their creativity, express their truths, and share the stories that matter most to them. Through character creation, worldbuilding, and collaborative storytelling, students connect deeply to their identities, communities, and cultural histories—while gaining confidence, imagination, and self-expression.

Support the next generation of storytellers. Help bring their visions to life.

Donations covers art supplies, Teaching Artist preparation time, and storytelling showcases.

Together, we will launch Superpowered Stories in South Park with the joy and imagination it deserves.

Donate. Share. Show up. Together, we will prove that South Park is superpowered.

Soup and Stories: South Park Superpowered

By South End Stories

Soup and Stories: South Park Superpowered

Everyday heroes. Extraordinary stories. A community worth celebrating.