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 donor levels.

Reader - $30 of annual giving

• 1 copy of a spring and fall chapbook

Bookworm - $75 of annual giving

• 1/2 copies of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks

Writer - $150 of annual giving

• 3/4 copies of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Early invite to events

Editor - $300 of annual giving

• Bundle of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Early invite to events
• 10% off event tickets
• Recognized at events

Educator - $750 of annual giving

• Bundle of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Early invite to events
• 15% off event tickets
• Recognized at events
• Preferred seating at events
• Recognized on social media

Scholar - $1000+ of annual giving

• Bundle of the spring and fall chapbooks
• Recognized in the spring and fall chapbooks
• Early invite to events
• 15% off event tickets
• Recognized at events
• Preferred seating at events
• Recognized on social media
• Newsletter spotlight
• Recognized on website
• Creative Writing Workshop visit

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