Unlocking Creativity to Transform Lives!

Justice • Empowerment • Relationships • Dignity • Community

Writers in Residence teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist in their reentry.

We strive to reduce the recidivism rates of our residents and participate in the transformation of the juvenile justice system.

Click here to see a graphic of our community partnership levels.

Partner - Free

• Least recent set and low volume of restocks

Collaborator - $150 of annual giving

• Most recent set and low volume of restocks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized on social media
• Newsletter spotlight

Advocate - $300 of annual giving

• 3/4 copies of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized on social media
• Newsletter spotlight
• Recognized on website
• Preferred meeting location for business activities

Champion - $500 of annual giving

• Bundle of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized on social media
• Newsletter spotlight
• Preferred meeting location for business activities
• 1 free event ticket
• Recognized at events
• Speaking opportunity at events
• Designated host of events (if interested/applicable)

Writers in Residence is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible.