Join us for a free in-person writing/music/art workshop where we will explore poetry, storytelling, music & art (whichever creative expression interests you)! For ages 10-99 years old who have experienced foster care and other out of home placements. No creative experience necessary.

Participants have the option of performing (or displaying) a piece at our 10th annual Poetry Jam on November 4th (completely optional!).

We are meeting at The Village Workspace in the Sunrise room (7173 S Havana St #100, Centennial, CO). Snacks will be provided – our Community Dinner will directly follow this workshop at 5pm.

Sign up HERE.

Contact Stacey Sanders at staceys@elevatingconnections.org for any questions!

Information about the Poetry Jam:

Elevating Connections invites you to our 10th Annual Poetry Jam, Still Becoming, an unforgettable evening celebrating the voices and creativity of youth and young adults who have experienced foster care. Through poetry, spoken word, music, storytelling, and visual art, young people will share their truths, honor where they have been, and remind us that their stories are still being written.

This year’s Poetry Jam is presented in connection with Dazzle’s American Heirlooms series, which celebrates the diverse cultures, stories, and creative voices that have shaped Colorado and our country. As America marks its 250th anniversary and Colorado its 150th, Still Becoming adds an essential perspective to that larger story: our history continues to be written by young people whose voices, experiences, hopes, and creativity deserve to be heard.

Join us in person on Wednesday, November 4th at Dazzle Denver (1080 14th St, Denver) or through the livestream and become part of a community that listens, celebrates, and believes in everything these young people are still becoming. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Click HERE to purchase in person or livestream tickets.

For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or email staceys@elevatingconnections.org