Write Around Portland helped me open my thoughts and connect with others. —Selena René This past fall, Selena René, pictured above, participated in our workshop at OHSU Richmond Clinic, which serves Southeast Portland residents regardless of their ability to pay, insurance, income or background. Selena René’s poem, “Without a Word,” was published in our 57th […]

I know the money I give to Write Around Portland is going to matter, on a really human basis, one by one. Write Around Portland helped me save my own life. And so, when I look at giving back, I want to give someone else a chance to do that. — Anne Scott Interview by Write […]

“Write Around gave me some purpose and connection outside myself and family, both as a volunteer and [Prompt] participant. Writing in community fed a deep longing for fellowship….”  —Kellie Ernst At Write Around Portland, our volunteer program embodies one of our deepest held values of community. Since our founding, volunteers have provided invaluable support to […]

This spring, we have had the joy of revisiting writing published over our 20 years and reconnecting with past writers. We created a special anthology retrospective featuring a writer from every year since 1999.  And last week, we had the privilege of hearing some of those writers read their pieces at our anniversary celebration. W. T. Smith, pictured above, […]