Unlocking Creativity to Transform Lives
Writers in Residence teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist in their re-entry into society.
"I learned about Joy"
"It was empowering and a safe space to express myself"
"I like this program because I get to get things off my chest"
"I needed Writers in Residence, I got to put what was on my mind while no one saying nothing"
"I learned how to cope by using creative writing and there's multiple opportunities to go far with it"
"I know what I need to do to be successful mentally"
Facilitate a smooth transition for youth back into their communities.
I come from a small place called the square where there’s not A lot of stuff to do but play b-ball I come from Ray Miller where we play baseball and see the Same people every day. I come from a place where it used to be violent To a peace and quiet neighborhood. I come from a place where a lot of people that was close to you are Gone, but I’m going to be the one who makes it out I come from a place where people don’t think of success and positive things I come from a place where is born at and Lived in the same house before.
I come from a small trashy town Where everyone talks too much. I come from a place where my mom made a life for us I come from a place where going to Mcdonalds or Walmart is exciting. I come from a place of chaos Where my room is the safe place. but I’m going to a place where It’s warm & free & Beautiful.
It was hot. Everyone was leaving. The score was 14 to 36. I was happy My Nephew was in my left arm and my helmet was in my right. The gates were filled with people leaving. My girl was by my sister. My girl kept saying I looked good. I changed outta my cleats to my Jordans
You have always been my favorite even with your sometimes sour taste or hard to find during seasons you were always my go-to when I went into that huge kitchen full of wonderful options. It was you I chose and it will forever be you I cherish The sweet tropical smell on a warm summer evening with my ocean view I wouldn’t replace for a million
Life – Life is one of my strongest values Love – The love word is as strong as the hate word Food – My favorite type of food is seafood Advice – Just keep pushing. Never give. Questions – Who’s really there for me?
I come from a small trashy town Where everyone talks too much. I come from a place where my mom made a life for us I come from a place where going to Mcdonalds or Walmart is exciting. I come from a place of chaos Where my room is the safe place. but I’m going to a place where It’s warm & free & Beautiful.
I come from places that can be good and bad Places that can take your life over And places that can benefit. People that give you a lesson And people that make you hurt Places where you call fun and Others where it sucks Family that cares while the others Make you want to run forever. But I’m going to try to take the Good path and see where it leads me.
This is the kind of world we live in a big ball of fire. Where you can’t trust anybody not even your family. People Join a gang Just to be a part of something. The darkness is taking over
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