This spring, Bev celebrated the completion of her third writing group with us at her building, an affordable housing property in Portland operated by EngAGE NW. Over the past three years, Bev has become quite an advocate for Write Around Portland, encouraging her neighbors to join her. She noted that in her building, “you have

Participants are finding our programs healing, supportive, and community-building, according to recent data collected from our fall 2025 and spring 2026 program seasons. In our programs, participants are invited to put pen to paper in intentionally created spaces where their words can be welcomed and listened to without judgment. A few of the key intended

If you have been curious about becoming a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, a Write Along is a great place to begin. Write Alongs invite prospective volunteers to sit in on a community writing group, write alongside participants, and get a feel for the rhythm of a session. You’ll see how prompts are offered, how

In July, we mentioned that our journal cabinet was looking a bit worse for the wear. Today, we’re happy to share that the shelves are filling again with 123 new notebooks. Our Journal Drive partner, Broadway Books, collected 98 notebooks in store for us, and at our downtown office we took in 25 more. Journals

We recently wrapped up our spring fundraising campaign and thanks to the support of our community, we surpassed our goal of $21,000! Those dollars are already funding the behind-the-scenes work that make our programs possible. In addition to planning writing groups, coordinating agency partners, and preparing materials, donations also fund the training our of volunteer

Grace Badik (she/her) Staff Attorney, Oregon Law Center What drew you to join the board of Write Around Portland? I had a friend on the board, Michael Montoya, who I met through Write Around Portland’s Prompt at Powell’s program in 2018 and we’ve been writing together ever since. He would invite our writing group to

Our journal cupboard is looking pretty bare these days – but you can help! Each participant in our writing groups receives a free notebook to write in. It’s never collected back and never evaluated, remaining a private place to write whatever thoughts may come. It’s a simple tool that becomes a treasured keepsake. With your

Recently, we featured Tamara Miller, a volunteer who fulfilled her dream of becoming a Write Around Portland facilitator. Tamara knew for many years that she wanted to be a facilitator, and you may be wondering if this is your calling, too. Becoming a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator is a meaningful way to build community