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WritersCorps News

July 17, 2009

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Poetry from Home Plate! – WritersCorps/Giants RecapMay 9, 2013
On Sunday, May 5, 2013, we were thrilled to be the Community Partner for the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Our students were treated to complimentary tickets to the Giants vs. Dodgers game an … Read more

Poetry Projection Project – 2013 Winners & RecapApril 19, 2013
On Saturday, April 13, WritersCorps held the third annual Poetry Projection Project, a festival of short films inspired by youth poems, at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The event was emceed by our … Read more

Students Win “Bye Bye Bullying” Video ContestDecember 5, 2012
A group of students in one of our after-school programs, jointly run by WritersCorps and Oasis for Girls, have won first place in an anti-bullying video contest held by the San Francisco District Atto … Read more

Holiday Sale – It’s BOGO Time!November 21, 2012
Now is a great time to visit our online store because it’s BOGO time — that’s Buy One Get One Free! This sale only happens once a year, so fill up your shopping cart! Pick up our coo … Read more

One Day Poster Sale – Dec 6November 21, 2012
The San Francisco Arts Commission is selling posters from its acclaimed Art on Market Street Poster Series. WritersCorps posters from the “Love Poems to the City” series, which were featur … Read more

Luis Herrera Appointed to National BoardNovember 21, 2012
Congratulations to San Francisco’s city librarian, Luis Herrera, who has been appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Museum and Library Services Board. The board is the advisory bod … Read more

2013 WritersCorps ApprenticesOctober 29, 2012
WritersCorps Apprentices is an after-school program for advanced writers, ages 14 to 22, who seek a community of writers. The WritersCorps Apprentices usually meet once a week after school (and someti … Read more

We Got a Makeover! An Interview with Studio 1500October 10, 2012
We have a new look! Our new brand identity was designed by Studio 1500, the same firm responsible for rebranding the San Francisco Arts Commission, our parent organization. The design incorporates the … Read more

We Got a Makeover!September 26, 2012
We have a new look! Our new brand identity was designed by Studio 1500, the same firm responsible for rebranding the San Francisco Arts Commission, our parent organization. The design incorporates the … Read more

Eat Pizza for a Cause! – Oct 10September 26, 2012
Here’s your chance to support creative writing opportunities for youth AND eat some tasty pizza! WritersCorps has been chosen by local pizza purveyors Patxi’s for its 52 Weeks of Giving fu … Read more

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