WHAT?
Journal Drives - Every year, The InkWELL and its Ambassadors collect journals for distribution to youth and adults during The InkWELL's WELLness ReUP season from October to December
Adult Writing Workshops - The InkWELL offers virtual and in-person writing workshops focusing on themes such as self-care, grief and loss, cultural sensitivity, seasonal encouragement, and more!
Youth Writing Camps - The InkWELL's Writing camp for girls ages 10-15 takes place in Prince George's County from October to November. The InkWELL will be expanding to include a writing camp for boys in the Spring.
Community Outreach/Education Endeavors -The InkWELL partners with community organizations to educate on emotional wellness through writing.
HOW?
The InkWELL will provide your youth and young adults with creative, interactive, and therapeutic writing activities. Whether a one-time workshop, a series or community event, The InkWELL will lead participants on a creative and explorative journey steeped in the principles of social emotional learning, or SEL. SEL is the process by which young people acquire skills needed to develop self-regulation, self-awareness, and self-reflection. The benefits of SEL include improved academic success, decreased behavioral challenges and increased emotional stability. Pairing The InkWELL’s SEL services with any school curriculum, youth-centered interest groups, or community outreach is a perfect way to help save the world – one journal and pen at a time!
While our efforts focus on youth and young adults, our reflective writing programs are designed to benefit multiple groups such as individuals experiencing homelessness, faith-based organizations, and veterans.
WHEN?
Regularly Offered Services
Journal Drive and Distribution | FALL (September -November)
Writing Camp for Girls - 5-week writing camp for girls 10-15 | October - November
#dotheWRITEthing Virtual Writing Workshops (Adults)| Follow us on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for dates
Projected Programs Include:
GrieveWRITE - Grief & Loss Writing Workshop Series| January 2026
Summer Writing Camp | July 2026
WHERE?
The InkWELL serves the greater metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV). A large portion of The InkWELL’s offerings are via virtual platforms such as social media, zoom and podcasts. The InkWELL seeks to expand its outreach to include other domestic regions and international territories.
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