WGI brings the craft of writing to people whose voices are underrepresented in the popular discourse.

Since 2018, WGI has provided writing workshops at the Pendleton Correctional Facility. The program has been very successful, and we are in the process of growing this work — this year, WGI will travel to Indiana for 4 workshops, engaging more than 40 Pendleton residents in the creative writing process.

Please consider making a gift to WGI in direct support of our work at Pendleton Correctional Facility. Your generosity will enable us to continue this impactful and life-changing work.

“At the risk of cliche, we learn as much from them as they do from us. Not once have I come away from one of these workshops without thinking how important the simple acts of writing and listening can be, and how fundamentally those acts can change lives in the most profound and unexpected ways.” - Stephen Belber, WGI Board Member & Mentor