Healing Verse Germantown

A poetry and public art project cultivating peace and resistance against gun violence in Germantown and throughout Philly.

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

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.

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

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 ➡️https://t.co/DDr5zDUjys

[ursula rucker @urucker]

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. ✌🏽

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

#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 ➡️ https://t.co/OVLrB2h5fH

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

.#HealingVerseGermantown poetry workshops, led by @TrapetaMayson & #YolandaWisher, offer a safe space for Germantown community members to translate experiences w/ gun violence into healing poems. RSVP for a workshop @JohnsonHouse215, Tues Nov 12, 5-7pm ➡️ https://t.co/jCPkJJ7naJ

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

. @HVGermantown, 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 hotline, and poetry inspired installations over the next year. #HealingVerseGermantown

Learn more about the project: https://t.co/6D2laEGTV8

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/YzRDLj9Fo9💜

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

TOMORROW, Sept. 26, 4pm! Come to the #HealingVerseGermantown project launch ft. poetry by @urucker, music by @RashidZakat, + artmaking, snacks, & more!

NOTE: Due to rain forecasts, the event will now be at Coleman Library (68 W Chelten Ave)

RSVP➡️ https://t.co/86OstLpFgt

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

Don’t miss the #HealingVerseGermantown project launch! Catch a performance by @urucker, music from DJ @RashidZakat, poetry/art-making, snacks, resources, & more!

Join us this Thurs., Sept 26., 4pm @ Maplewood Mall (rain location: Coleman Library)
RSVP ➡️https://t.co/86OstLqd61

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

#HealingVerseGermantown begins with 10 poetry workshops led by @TrapetaMayson and #YolandaWisher. Germantown community members are invited to register today for the first workshop on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.➡️https://t.co/Rvzj4zI7p0

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

From lead artists/co-curators @TrapetaMayson and #YolandaWisher, and Public Art Coordinator #RobBlackson. In collaboration with @CreativePHL. A @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge winner.

➡️ https://t.co/MIz2IOdAMX

#PublicArtChallenge

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

What is #HealingVerseGermantown?

A poetry and public art project addressing the mental health impacts of gun violence on the Germantown community.

➡️Free community poetry workshops 📝
➡️24/7 toll-free phone line 📞
➡️Poetry public art exhibition 🖌️

↪️https://t.co/MIz2IOdAMX

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

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.
➡️https://t.co/86OstLqd61

[Healing Verse Germantown @HVGermantown]

A poetry and public art project cultivating peace and resistance against gun violence in Germantown and throughout Philly. Led by @TrapetaMayson, #YolandaWisher, #RobBlackson, with @CreativePHL. A @BloombergDotOrg #PublicArtChallenge winner.