"This class makes me believe again in who I am."
"I just can't imagine my life now without the wonderful people I met in these classes."
"...helped me look for the poetry that's in everyday life."
"...urges us to dig deeper, go forward...it’s powerful."
"I just can't imagine my life now without the wonderful people I met in these classes."
"...helped me look for the poetry that's in everyday life."
"...urges us to dig deeper, go forward...it’s powerful."
Isolation is a growing health epidemic, most pointedly amongst seniors who are affected by a complex of factors including a lack of access, health issues, and major life changes. Now in its fourth year, the Elder Project seeks to reduce isolation for seniors in underserved areas by bringing generative writing workshops to retirement communities across Oakland and San Francisco. After two months of opening new pathways to self-expression and greater socialization, each class publishes an anthology and performs at a live reading for friends and loved ones.
100% of students would take more Elder Project classes if given the opportunity. Help us provide more classes by donating below today.
100% of students would take more Elder Project classes if given the opportunity. Help us provide more classes by donating below today.
Elder Project sites to date:
Downtown Oakland Senior Center
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
Cayuga Community Center
Check out coverage of our Elder Project here at J Weekly.
Litquake's Elder Project is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.
