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Last year, Speak Poetry Memphis won  a 48 hour film festival.  The prize was shooting the mini documentary below in two days time. We hope you enjoy this 9:04 feature and get an idea of the transforming work we have and hope to continue doing for generations to come.  

Again, we are so grateful to the entire community that pulled together to make this happen so that we could have a strong way to show you who we are and what we do. Thank you Memphis!

How Did This Work Begin?

In 2012, our director was partaking in an international program for women being suited for self-sufficiency.  Dress For Success chose her to be their representative for the 2012 Community Action Project, which is a world wide competition where members go into their communities doing social good for one year with a small seed grant.  The project went on to win 4th place nationwide, but when the  competition was over, the work did not stop. It was found to be a need for youth.  Take a read below to understand the depth of the program, and the results a year of community good can do for young people.   

Documenting Progress

We've come a long way from where we started. Below is the documentary that was shot throughout 2012 as we traveled to find out how poetry could be used a tool for growth.

You Can Help

We serve at risk, urban youth, typically from poor neighborhoods. We do not wish to charge students to experience this program. With your help, we can make art therapy accessible to troubled youth, give them a voice,  purpose, and make our world a more loving, accepting place.

Please check our fundraising efforts that will be listed here:


For more information, we receive email at SpeakPoetryMemphis@gmail.com