Write Around Portland in the Media

2012

Write Around Portland is featured in the book, Circulating Communities: The Tactics and Strategies of Community Publishing, published by Lexington Books, 2012

Writing by participants in our workshops for people who are incarcerated featured on The Concertina Wire Radio Program, KWVA in Eugene, Oregon, 2011-12

2011

Workshop participant Warren Gaston and our partnership with Helensview High School is featured in the Multnomah Education Service District's Newsletter, Interaction, page 3, 12/16/11

Our volunteer program featured in Pioneer Courthouse Square to host The Standard's Volunteer Expo, in The Oregonian, 9/4/11

Saturday WRITE! featured in Writing group promotes creative expression in East Portland in East Portland News, 5/25/11

Our spring 2011 anthology featured in Street Roots Director writes forward for new Write Around Portland book, Street Roots Blog, 5/23/11

Write Around Portland writer and workshops featured in Poetic Justice: Street poets break down stereotypes and prejudice with the power of words in Street Roots, 4/29/11, p. 8

2010

Providence ElderPlace Writer Finds Inspiration - Our workshops and participant Ginny Foster are featured in Caritas: A Publication for the Sisters of Providence and Friends, Fall 2010, page 4

Pulitzer Prize Winner Paul Harding Donates Journal for Write Around Portland Fundraiser - Our annual event and silent auction featured in The Oregonian, 9/23/10

Worthy Causes: Portlanders Doing Good - Our summer reading is featured in the Portland Tribune, 8/26/10

Regional Arts & Culture Council Announces Grants - Write Around Portland receives generous grant from RACC, The Oregonian, 6/22/10

Phantom Chicken Blog - Our new t-shirts are featured on the Chicken Scratch blog of Phantom Chicken screen printing , 6/22/2010

Write at Your Doorstep - Write Around Portland workshops featured in Portland's writing scene and list of writing resources in The Oregonian, 6/1/2010

Vendor Shares Work Published Through Write Around Portland - Workshop participant and Street Roots newspaper vendor Darren Alexander shares his writing in Street Roots newspaper, 2/17/10

Hillsdale Seniors Group Continues to Write, Thrive - Participants in our fall 2009 workshop at Watershed Apartments share their experience writing, reading in front of an audience and continuing to write together - Southwest Community Connection newspaper, 2/1/10

Letters are Powerful - Executive Director Robyn Steely's Letter to the Editor of the The Oregonian about the importance of letter writing to the families of people who are incarcerated (3rd letter down on the page) responding to this article, 1/04/10

2009

Write Around Portland Gives Voice to New Writers - The Oregonian's Jeff Baker writes about fall 2009 anthology with introduction by Dave Eggers and 10th anniversary year, 12/17/09

Face to Face: Community Matters features Write Around Portland - Portland Community Media's program episode #53 features an interview with workshop participant Helena Silberstein and Executive Director Robyn Steely, as well as footage of our workshop for low income seniors at the Watershed Apartments, 12/09

Write Around Portland Celebrates 10 Years - Mayor Sam Adams blogs about our anniversary and the proclamation he presented in honor of our 10 years, 9/30/09

Write Around Abets the Hopeful Scrivener - Write Around Portland's workshops, participants and 10th anniversary are featured in the InPortland section of The Oregonian, 9/24/09

Writing Together: The Art of Community Writing Organizations - Jen Furl explores the impacts of community writing programs across the country, including Write Around Portland in the University of Oregon's journal CultureWork, July 09

The Healing Power of Writing - Write Around Portland and the healing, therapeutic aspects of writing in the Oregon Women's Report, 6/10/09

Stories Transform Lives at Write Around Portland - Workshop participants Diane Tamassia, Matt Flores and Sofi LaReva share their experiences in Portland Upside newspaper (p. 2), 6/09

Funding a Movement: Equity Foundation Marks 20 Years of Social Justice - Our successful workshop for transgender adults is highlighted in Just Out's article about programs funded by the foundation, 2/6/09

Youth Open Mic Fridays at Po'Shines - Our Program Coordinator Dawn Thompson tells about the amazing youth writers from our workshop at Po'Shines Cafe de la Soul in the The Skanner, 1/29/09

2008

Writing Doesn't Need to be Lonely Work - Executive Director Robyn Steely's Letter to Oregonlive.com about the power of writing in community, 11/24/08

Wordigo 3: Fun, Games and Opportunities for New Writers - A great write-up about our fun and successful event on the Ink & Paper Group's website, 10/13/08

P’nai Or Writers Come Together to Learn, Create - Workshop facilitators Harriet Cooke and Lyssa Tall Anolik write in spiritual community, inspired by Write Around Portland, The Jewish Review 8/8/08

Moving Beyond Words: OCH Board Member Ben Moorad explores writing as a transformative act - The Oregon Council for Humanities' Oregon Humanities magazine features Write Around Portland

Co-Founder Ben Moorad - Summer 2008

Writing Workshop Peppered with Pepperoni - The Portland Tribune and The Oregonian help us spread the word about our special summer workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza, 6/16/08

Writing Around Gender - Participants in our first workshop for transgender adults share their experience in the San Francisco Bay Times and gaywired.com, 5/29/08

Write Around Portland Workshop for Transgender Adults - Listen to workshop participants talk about writing in community on KBOO 90.7fm radio, 5/27/08

Volunteerism: We're Eager to Help - Workshop facilitator Margaret Malone shares why she gives her time to Write Around Portland, The Oregonian, 5/5/08

Support Writing Programs - Mateo Hoke advocates for Write Around Portland in a letter to The Oregonian, 2/28/08

2007

Surviving Breast Cancer: A Poet is Born - Write Around Portland writer Yvonne Ingram is featured in Humana Outlook Magazine, Winter 2007

Words Promote Inner Healing - The Portland Observer features Write Around Portland writer Wilma Alcock, 1/30/08

Write Around Portland Anthology Features Hispanic Writers/La Nueva Antologia de Write Around Portland Presenta Ocho Escritores Hispanos - El Hispanic News features writers from our 25th anthology and our community reading, 12/20/07

Skidmore Prize Success Story - The Willamette Week features Write Around Portland and Executive Director Robyn Steely, 11/14/07

The Old Plucked Chicken or the Okay Senior? - The Sellwood Bee features Write Around Portland writer Helena Silberstein, our summer workshops and reading 11/07

Write Around Portland Benefits from Lizzy's Houseparty - Workshop facilitator and "Lizzy Dishes Portland" Blogger Elizabeth Fuss hosts a wonderful night of readings and community, 10/18/07

Write Around Portland Participants Read Their Writing on KBOO 90.7 fm - Writers Carol Blodgett-Morris, James Coull and Thea Constantine share their work on "Proverbial Perspectives," 9/20/07

Write Around Portland Brings Voice to the Table - Workshop facilitator Kevin Fann writes for 247townhall.org about community, connection and our new workshop space

Write Around Portland & Girl Scouts Beyond Bars - Oregonian column featuring writing from our workshop with Girl Scouts whose mothers are incarcerated, 4/07

The Power of the Pen - Lifestyles Northwest: For Baby Boomers & Beyond features Write Around Portland writers in their 2/07 edition

Write Around Portland - Centrum Experience magazine profiles Write Around Portland and Co-Founder Ben Moorad on page 11 of their 2/07 edition

2006

Write Around Portland Offers Creative Outlet - and More - Participant Jared Llund shares his workshop experience and his poetry in the 11/26/06 Poetry column of the Oregonian

Written Prescription - All about Write Around Portland in the 11/8/06 edition of Willamette Week

Oregonian Editorial Board member and workshop facilitator Susan Troccolo talks about why she volunteers for Write Around Portland

Views from the RAD Writings from our workshops by youth in a secure residential drug and alcohol treatment program, Summer 2006

Write Around Portland Comes to Helenview from the MESD Newsletter, Jan-Feb, 2006

Write Around Portland Participant receives Spirit of Portland Award

Oregon Council for the Humanities Newsletter, Winter 2006

2005 and Earlier

Kickin' Ass, Changin' Lives from Willamette Week's Gift Guide 2005

Write Around Portland Director awarded Skidmore Prize 2005

Writing in the Raw from the Portland Tribune, 9/24/02


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Write Around Portland in the Media 2012 Write Around Portland is featured in the book, Circulating Communities: The Tactics and Strategies of Community Publishing, published by Lexington Books, 2012 Writing by participants in our workshops for people who are incarcerated featured on The Concertina Wire Radio Program, KWVA in Eugene, Oregon, 2011-12 2011 Workshop participant Warren Gaston and our partnership with Helensview High School is featured in the Multnomah Education Service District's Newsletter, Interaction, page 3, 12/16/11 Our volunteer program featured in Pioneer Courthouse Square to host The Standard's Volunteer Expo, in The Oregonian, 9/4/11 Saturday WRITE! featured in Writing group promotes creative expression in East Portland in East Portland News, 5/25/11 Our spring 2011 anthology featured in Street Roots Director writes forward for new Write Around Portland book, Street Roots Blog, 5/23/11 Write Around Portland writer and workshops featured in Poetic Justice: Street poets break down stereotypes and prejudice with the power of words in Street Roots, 4/29/11, p. 8 2010 Providence ElderPlace Writer Finds Inspiration - Our workshops and participant Ginny Foster are featured in Caritas: A Publication for the Sisters of Providence and Friends, Fall 2010, page 4 Pulitzer Prize Winner Paul Harding Donates Journal for Write Around Portland Fundraiser - Our annual event and silent auction featured in The Oregonian, 9/23/10 Worthy Causes: Portlanders Doing Good - Our summer reading is featured in the Portland Tribune, 8/26/10 Regional Arts & Culture Council Announces Grants - Write Around Portland receives generous grant from RACC, The Oregonian, 6/22/10 Phantom Chicken Blog - Our new t-shirts are featured on the Chicken Scratch blog of Phantom Chicken screen printing , 6/22/2010 Write at Your Doorstep - Write Around Portland workshops featured in Portland's writing scene and list of writing resources in The Oregonian, 6/1/2010 Vendor Shares Work Published Through Write Around Portland - Workshop participant and Street Roots newspaper vendor Darren Alexander shares his writing in Street Roots newspaper, 2/17/10 Hillsdale Seniors Group Continues to Write, Thrive - Participants in our fall 2009 workshop at Watershed Apartments share their experience writing, reading in front of an audience and continuing to write together - Southwest Community Connection newspaper, 2/1/10 Letters are Powerful - Executive Director Robyn Steely's Letter to the Editor of the The Oregonian about the importance of letter writing to the families of people who are incarcerated (3rd letter down on the page) responding to this article, 1/04/10 2009 Write Around Portland Gives Voice to New Writers - The Oregonian's Jeff Baker writes about fall 2009 anthology with introduction by Dave Eggers and 10th anniversary year, 12/17/09 Face to Face: Community Matters features Write Around Portland - Portland Community Media's program episode #53 features an interview with workshop participant Helena Silberstein and Executive Director Robyn Steely, as well as footage of our workshop for low income seniors at the Watershed Apartments, 12/09 Write Around Portland Celebrates 10 Years - Mayor Sam Adams blogs about our anniversary and the proclamation he presented in honor of our 10 years, 9/30/09 Write Around Abets the Hopeful Scrivener - Write Around Portland's workshops, participants and 10th anniversary are featured in the InPortland section of The Oregonian, 9/24/09 Writing Together: The Art of Community Writing Organizations - Jen Furl explores the impacts of community writing programs across the country, including Write Around Portland in the University of Oregon's journal CultureWork, July 09 The Healing Power of Writing - Write Around Portland and the healing, therapeutic aspects of writing in the Oregon Women's Report, 6/10/09 Stories Transform Lives at Write Around Portland - Workshop participants Diane Tamassia, Matt Flores and Sofi LaReva share their experiences in Portland Upside newspaper (p. 2), 6/09 Funding a Movement: Equity Foundation Marks 20 Years of Social Justice - Our successful workshop for transgender adults is highlighted in Just Out's article about programs funded by the foundation, 2/6/09 Youth Open Mic Fridays at Po'Shines - Our Program Coordinator Dawn Thompson tells about the amazing youth writers from our workshop at Po'Shines Cafe de la Soul in the The Skanner, 1/29/09 2008 Writing Doesn't Need to be Lonely Work - Executive Director Robyn Steely's Letter to Oregonlive.com about the power of writing in community, 11/24/08 Wordigo 3: Fun, Games and Opportunities for New Writers - A great write-up about our fun and successful event on the Ink & Paper Group's website, 10/13/08 P’nai Or Writers Come Together to Learn, Create - Workshop facilitators Harriet Cooke and Lyssa Tall Anolik write in spiritual community, inspired by Write Around Portland, The Jewish Review 8/8/08 Moving Beyond Words: OCH Board Member Ben Moorad explores writing as a transformative act - The Oregon Council for Humanities' Oregon Humanities magazine features Write Around Portland Co-Founder Ben Moorad - Summer 2008 Writing Workshop Peppered with Pepperoni - The Portland Tribune and The Oregonian help us spread the word about our special summer workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza, 6/16/08 Writing Around Gender - Participants in our first workshop for transgender adults share their experience in the San Francisco Bay Times and gaywired.com, 5/29/08 Write Around Portland Workshop for Transgender Adults - Listen to workshop participants talk about writing in community on KBOO 90.7fm radio, 5/27/08 Volunteerism: We're Eager to Help - Workshop facilitator Margaret Malone shares why she gives her time to Write Around Portland, The Oregonian, 5/5/08 Support Writing Programs - Mateo Hoke advocates for Write Around Portland in a letter to The Oregonian, 2/28/08 2007 Surviving Breast Cancer: A Poet is Born - Write Around Portland writer Yvonne Ingram is featured in Humana Outlook Magazine, Winter 2007 Words Promote Inner Healing - The Portland Observer features Write Around Portland writer Wilma Alcock, 1/30/08 Write Around Portland Anthology Features Hispanic Writers/La Nueva Antologia de Write Around Portland Presenta Ocho Escritores Hispanos - El Hispanic News features writers from our 25th anthology and our community reading, 12/20/07 Skidmore Prize Success Story - The Willamette Week features Write Around Portland and Executive Director Robyn Steely, 11/14/07 The Old Plucked Chicken or the Okay Senior? - The Sellwood Bee features Write Around Portland writer Helena Silberstein, our summer workshops and reading 11/07 Write Around Portland Benefits from Lizzy's Houseparty - Workshop facilitator and "Lizzy Dishes Portland" Blogger Elizabeth Fuss hosts a wonderful night of readings and community, 10/18/07 Write Around Portland Participants Read Their Writing on KBOO 90.7 fm - Writers Carol Blodgett-Morris, James Coull and Thea Constantine share their work on "Proverbial Perspectives," 9/20/07 Write Around Portland Brings Voice to the Table - Workshop facilitator Kevin Fann writes for 247townhall.org about community, connection and our new workshop space Write Around Portland & Girl Scouts Beyond Bars - Oregonian column featuring writing from our workshop with Girl Scouts whose mothers are incarcerated, 4/07 The Power of the Pen - Lifestyles Northwest: For Baby Boomers & Beyond features Write Around Portland writers in their 2/07 edition Write Around Portland - Centrum Experience magazine profiles Write Around Portland and Co-Founder Ben Moorad on page 11 of their 2/07 edition 2006 Write Around Portland Offers Creative Outlet - and More - Participant Jared Llund shares his workshop experience and his poetry in the 11/26/06 Poetry column of the Oregonian Written Prescription - All about Write Around Portland in the 11/8/06 edition of Willamette Week Oregonian Editorial Board member and workshop facilitator Susan Troccolo talks about why she volunteers for Write Around Portland Views from the RAD Writings from our workshops by youth in a secure residential drug and alcohol treatment program, Summer 2006 Write Around Portland Comes to Helenview from the MESD Newsletter, Jan-Feb, 2006 Write Around Portland Participant receives Spirit of Portland Award Oregon Council for the Humanities Newsletter, Winter 2006 2005 and Earlier Kickin' Ass, Changin' Lives from Willamette Week's Gift Guide 2005 Write Around Portland Director awarded Skidmore Prize 2005 Writing in the Raw from the Portland Tribune, 9/24/02	"Write Around Portland enhances my humanity and makes me appreciate others, really listening to them and hearing their stories, hearing their words." *Jared Llund,* Write Around Portland Participant Donate Now Sponsor a writer for a ten-week workshop.
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