Write Around PDX @writearoundpdx
Write Around Portland changes lives through the power of writing. We offer writing workshops for everyone. writearound.org Portland, Oregon Joined March 2009-
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We’re thrilled to be in the biggest Give!Guide yet: 235 unique nonprofits! Write Around’s goal is to raise $17,500 for our powerful literary programming. You'll want to check out our incentives from @PortlandLeather and @mokikidonuts – head over to giveguide.org/nonprofits/wri… now!
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Come join us at @orcontemporary on Friday 10/21 to help support our unique literary programming! Menu from Erica's Soul Food, wine from @AtoZWineworks, prizes from @bookbroads, @unicornbakeshop, @eggpress and more! writearound.org/raise-your-pen/
Happy Fall 2022 Workshop Kickoff Week! Our 1st full in-person workshop season since the shutdown. So much planning, coordination, helping hands and PATIENCE to get to this moment....thank you to all that helped make it happen!
Pardon our dust - we're doing some website updates. If you are visiting our site you may experience some difficulties. Thanks for your patience - you are always free to call the office for assistance! 503.796.9224 🙃🧹
Julie was a member of Write Around Portland's Resource Council for many years and was instrumental in supporting our early days as an organization. We will be reflecting on her legacy in the coming weeks💙
Julie was a member of Write Around Portland's Resource Council for many years and was instrumental in supporting our early days as an organization. We will be reflecting on her legacy in the coming weeks💙
Stuffed, sealed, and mailed - keep an eye out for your Raise Your Pen invite! With poetry reading and games, and bites from Erica's Soul Food we think this will be our best fundraiser yet :) writearound.org/raise-your-pen
August E-news: Growing, inviting, and preparing 🌱🙌 - mailchi.mp/writearound/sp…
We <3 @StreetRoots ! The latest Rose City Resource is out - an up-to-date and comprehensive list of resources for our community members experiencing houselessness. We've got some here at the office if you want to swing by! #respect #writing #community
HAPPY AUGUST! Not sure what to write about? No sweat! Here are two prompts to get your creative mind and pen going: On a hot day.... / I feel most free.... #respect #writing #community
Do you like bicycles, poetry, music and lovely summer evenings with new friends? See you next Wednesday then!🚲🌻💞 #respect #writing #community
Do you like bicycles, poetry, music and lovely summer evenings with new friends? See you next Wednesday then!🚲🌻💞 #respect #writing #community
Hello, Heatwave. Our office will be closing at 2pm today and will be closed Wed (7/27) to beat the heat! Need to find some respite? Check out this interactive map of coolness!! 😎 tinyurl.com/MultCoCoolMap
A good river read… instagram.com/p/CgSIQgEJ0k9/…
Our July Newsletter has thoughtful prompts, a participant poem, info on our BIPOC workshops, we celebrate Disability Pride Month + more! mailchi.mp/writearound/sp…
One week left to submit! If working in a kind, supportive environment with an active racial equity lens and a clear mission of changing lives through the power of writing - our hiring team wants to hear for you! writearound.org/wp-content/upl…
We’re participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit our nonprofit. For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle. target.com/circle
Spread the word! BIPOC Online Creative Writing Workshop: 2nd & 4th Friday of every month from 4-5:30pm. No cost. Register here: writearound.org/wp-content/upl…
NEW SALARY + TIMELINE: Write Around Portland Executive Director Job Announcement! Share, share, share! writearound.org/wp-content/upl… #respect #writing #community
Freadom Festival: Tomorrow, 6/18! Portland's First Annual Black Book Festival!! Let it be a huge success! #respect #writing #community
HAPPY PRIDE WEEKEND, Write Around Community! Writing prompts: What makes you want to stand up and stand out? // I fight fear with......
We are excited to see your faces in person at our READING + BOOK RELEASE tomorrow! Hear workshop participants share pieces brimming with themes of reemergence and reflection. Outdoor w/ covered seating – join us rain or shine! writearound.org/events #respect #writing #community
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