4 Ways to Support The Writing Den from Home
Set up your "Stay Home" Writing Den
Sit down at a table or desk, grab some pens, pencils, and paper. Then write, create, and reflect with a family member, roommate, or alone for a few minutes.
Get Posted on our "Write On! Warriors Wall"
Send us your letters, stories, poems, and drawings before mailing or sharing with your Pandemic and Racial Justice Warrior for posting on our website and social media.
Connect with us on Social Media
See our dens in action at Facebook@writingden.org and Instagram@thewritingden. From virtual guests' handwritten works to our partners' heroic services to creative writing ideas.
Donate to our COVID-19 Relief Fund
Every little bit helps to support ongoing and new virtual offerings and messaging. Your gift will go directly to funding monthly den operations and communication.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our Writing Dens Are On Temporary Pause
Due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, our monthly den events in New York, San Diego, and Seattle are on temporary pause until further notice (see below). At this time, we are grateful for those on the front lines of the crisis who bravely risk their lives to save, protect, and inform those in and outside of their communities. This includes many of our Den Partners, who continue providing food, shelter, and other essential services to the homeless and others in need.
Despite the pandemic's size, it is no match against handwriting's power to stay connected - offer help, give thanks, and provide hope, no matter the situation. Please consider taking a moment to "put pen to paper" and write someone who matters, from those fighting the virus to those you love. Also supporting The Writing Den and our Partners with your voice, talent, resources, or funds.
How You Can Help Once Our Writing Dens Resume
Over 100,000 homeless need help to re-establish relationships, pursue work opportunities, and create the possibility of sustained housing in New York, Seattle, and San Diego (#1, #3 and #5 U.S. cities with the largest concentration of homelessness). Volunteering with The Writing Den may be one of the best ways to help with these efforts and make a difference.
We partner with social service organizations that support the homeless with monthly dens at the listed locations and times. Volunteering at one or sharing your digital experience are welcomed!
DEN MEMBER - New York
Den Members personally assist those in need to write cards and letters to loved ones at our partner locations, listed below. Experience with homeless or nonprofit organizations ideal, but not required.
Den Leader, Jill Higson, Executive Director, Co-Founder
First Friday each month, 12:00pm-2:00pm*
New York City Relief at The Salvation Army New York Temple Corps
132 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011, in Chelsea
*Due to the coronavirus and New York City Relief providing outdoor social services only, the 3/13/20, 4/3/20, 5/1/20, 6/1/20, and 7/3/20 dens are canceled.
Second Wednesday each month, 10:30am-12:30pm*
296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001, in Chelsea
*Due to the coronavirus and Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen providing outdoor boxed meal distribution only, 3/13/20, 4/8/20, 5/13/20, 6/10/20, and 7/8/20 dens are canceled.
Third Tuesday each month, 12:00pm-2:00pm*
New York Public Library/Muhlenberg Library
209 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011, in Chelsea
*Due to the coronavirus and New York Public Library closing all locations beginning
3/14/20 through 6/30/20, the 3/17/20, 4/21/20, 5/19/20, 6/16/20, and 7/21/20 dens are canceled.
Last Saturday each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm*
126 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012, in Soho
*Due to the coronavirus and Housing Works Bookstore Cafe closing to the public beginning 3/18/20 through 6/30/20, the 3/28/20, 4/25/20, 5/30/20, 6/27/20, and 7/25/20 dens are canceled.
DEN MEMBER - San Diego
Den Members personally assist those in need to write cards and letters to loved ones at our Partner locations, listed below. Experience with homeless or nonprofit organizations ideal, but not required.
Den Leader, Christian Michaels, Treasurer, Co-Founder
Second Saturday each month, 9:45am-11:45am*
1575 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113, in the East Village
*Due to the coronavirus and Alpha Project providing vital social services only, the 3/14/20, 4/11/20, 5/9/20, 6/13/20, and 7/11/20 dens are canceled.
Last Sunday each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm*
Ladle Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101, in Bankers Hill
*Due to the coronavirus and Ladle Fellowship providing outdoor boxed meal distribution only, the 3/29/20, 4/26/20, 5/30/20, 6/28/20, and 7/26/20 dens are canceled.
DEN MEMBER - Seattle
Den Members personally assist those in need to write cards and letters to loved ones at our Partner locations, listed below. Experience with homeless or nonprofit organizations ideal, but required.
Den Leader, Kay Stelter, Volunteer
Third Thursday each month, 10:00am-12:00pm*
Mary’s Place Women’s Day Center
1830 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, in Downtown
*Due to the coronavirus and Mary's Place Women's Day Center providing vital social services only, the 3/19/20, 4/16/20, 5/21/20, 6/18/20, and 7/16/20 dens are canceled.
Last Monday each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm*
Seattle Union Gospel Mission Men's Shelter
318 2nd Avenue, Extension South, Seattle, WA, 98104, in Downtown
*Due to the coronavirus and Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Men's Shelter pausing all guest programming indefinitely, the 3/30/20, 4/27/20, 5/25/20, 6/29/20, and 7/27/20 dens are canceled.
SOCIAL MEDIA MAVEN
Posting and responding to our Facebook and Instagram fans (approximately 5 hours a week). Please include your resume or LinkedIn profile.
WEB GURU
Overseeing website copy/photo updates and news (approximately 5 hours per week). Please include your resume or LinkedIn profile.