A poetry and public art project cultivating peace and resistance against gun violence in Germantown and throughout Philly. Led by Trapeta B. Mayson, #YolandaWisher, #RobBlackson, with Creative Philadelphia. A Bloomberg Philanthropies #PublicArtChallenge winner.

Join us Sept. 26, 4pm @ Maplewood Mall for the #HealingVerseGermantown project launch w/ poetry, artmaking, music & more. We invite all connected to Gtown to engage in this poetry & public art project cultivating peace & resistance against gun violence. ➡️bit.ly/HVGlaunch

#HealingVerseGermantown begins with 10 poetry workshops led by Trapeta B. Mayson and #YolandaWisher. Germantown community members are invited to register today for the first workshop on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.➡️bit.ly/3ZwUx9t

Don’t miss the #HealingVerseGermantown project launch! Catch a performance by ursula rucker, music from DJ Ryan Cougar, poetry/art-making, snacks, resources, & more! Join us this Thurs., Sept 26., 4pm @ Maplewood Mall (rain location: Coleman Library) RSVP ➡️bit.ly/HVGlaunch

TOMORROW, Sept. 26, 4pm! Come to the #HealingVerseGermantown project launch ft. poetry by ursula rucker, music by Ryan Cougar, + artmaking, snacks, & more! NOTE: Due to rain forecasts, the event will now be at Coleman Library (68 W Chelten Ave) RSVP➡️ bit.ly/HVGlaunch

We are deeply grateful to all who joined us for the Healing Verse Germantown launch event celebration at Coleman Library last Thursday, September 26. You made this evening so special. 🌟 Stay tuned for project updates & sign up to receive emails ➡️ healingversegermantown.com💜

. Healing Verse Germantown, Philadelphia’s project, a winner of our #PublicArtChallenge, aims to help the Germantown community address the impacts of gun violence through poetry and public art. Launched in September, the project will host a series of poetry workshops, a 24-hour poetry

.#HealingVerseGermantown poetry workshops, led by Trapeta B. Mayson & #YolandaWisher, offer a safe space for Germantown community members to translate experiences w/ gun violence into healing poems. RSVP for a workshop Johnson House, Tues Nov 12, 5-7pm ➡️ bit.ly/40gjcQ0

sunrise sweet soft slow and swift to see you is a joy within itself. -ursula rucker- may it be a kind and gentle entrance for us. ✌🏽

#HealingVerseGermantown poetry workshops invite Germantown residents to transform experiences w/ gun violence into healing poems. No experience needed—just bring your story! Snacks, resources & $50 stipends provided. RSVP for the next one on 1/25, 11am ➡️ bit.ly/3DDKdU0

Explore the healing power of poetry at Face to Face Germantown on Weds, Feb.5, from 5-7:30PM. Led by Trapeta Mayson & Yolanda Wisher, this free workshop is open to all Germantown residents. Attendees receive a $50 stipend. No experience needed—RSVP today ➡️bit.ly/3CD2MYe

Thank you to all who participated in our last #HealingVerseGermantown poetry workshop for youth poets! Call 1-855-POEMRX2 ( 1-855-736-6792) for a new poem every week by Germantown community members and access 24/7 mental health resources.