Donated Journals
Stories can change the world…if you have the supplies to get started!
On the first day of writing group, all of our writers receive donated journals from the community. It’s more than just a notebook – it’s their very own space to write, express their thoughts, and be vulnerable. Watching participants choose their journal is always a joyful start to our sessions!
When you give to Write Around Portland, your donated journals become vessels for storytelling, validation, and connection! Here is what makes a great journal:
- Hard cover or soft cover
- Lined, plain, or grid paper – doesn’t matter, as long as they are blank
- We can use a variety of sizes but nothing too small – at least 5” x 7” or larger
- It is important donated journals are unused, so make sure all the pages are blank!
- Images and words are acceptable, however, we do not take notebooks with political or religious statements, or images that are graphic, suggestive, or feature drugs or alcohol
How to Donate
drop Off
Our team works hybrid schedules. Please make an appointment by calling us at 503-796-9224 or emailing us at info@writearound.org. Thank you!
Our office is located at:
133 SW 2nd Ave.
Suite 304
Portland, OR 97204
Shipping
If you’d prefer to ship your donated journals, please include a note with your name, address, and a way to contact you should we have any questions. Thank you!
Mail to:
Write Around Portland
133 SW 2nd Ave.
Suite 304
Portland, OR 97204
The Power of Donated Journals
When possible, we love providing participants with options to select a journal or notebook that speaks to them. That’s why we don’t purchase them in bulk unless absolutely necessary. Here’s what participants had to say about their journal:
I realized I could learn a lot from writing and keeping my journals to look at to reflect on my life.
Lisa, Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
I have been taking the journal provided and writing at the doctor’s office. I have gotten the nursing staff involved in providing prompts. It’s made me get out more and socializing more, which was a goal for me!
Christine, newly housed writer
I enjoyed writing with others and I’m sad our time has come to an end. I haven’t started writing again on my own, but I did put my journal in my handbag a few days ago and have been carrying it around in case I get the bug to write. I want to be prepared. I became much more confident about reading aloud and began to write my way out of some of the doubt and negative self-talk. More importantly – I realized more clearly – that I was doing it aloud in my life and on paper.
Chantelle, newly housed writer