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respect. writing. community.

respect. writing. community. When I woke up... Before summer ends. 10 Week Writing Workshops. Published Books. Community Readings. Write Around Portland provides:. trained and skilled writing workshop facilitators

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respect. writing. community.

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  1. respect. writing. community.

  2. When I woke up... • Before summer ends...

  3. 10 Week Writing Workshops Published Books Community Readings

  4. Write Around Portland provides: • trained and skilled writing workshop facilitators • all materials, including journals, pens, bus tickets, snacks and weekly personalized postcards • scribes, childcare providers and disability accommodations as needed • books for all workshop participants and Agency Partners

  5. Agency Partners: • actively recruit and sign up workshop participants • provide the physical space for the workshop • pay a partner fee to help cover workshop costs

  6. Since 1999, more than 200 Agency Partners, including: • Providence Integrated Cancer Center • Independent Living Resources • Serenity Palliative Care & Hospice with Emerson House • Quest Center for Integrative Health • Cascade AIDS Project • Speak EZ Aphasia Support Group

  7. Workshop participants report: • physical and mental health benefits • an increased sense of community, reduction in isolation • improvement in writing, listening, communication skills • inspiration to complete GEDs, attend college, stick with treatment programs • increased confidence and self esteem

  8. “All of us in the group had personal knowledge of pain and having to persevere to go on with life… The workshop is more than a support group. I would encourage anyone with a voice to get it out there. There is a lot of mutual respect…it’s empowering.” – Ken Kirkland, writing workshop participant at Oregon Burn Center

  9. Writing connects, heals and transforms individuals and communities.

  10. You’re invited!Write Around Portland’s summer book release and reading • Wednesday, Aug 28 at 6:30pm • First United Methodist Church (1838 SW Jefferson) • Free, ADA-accessible, childcare provided

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