Empowering Youth Through Storytelling
Through Story Works, our belief in the connective power of storytelling comes to life. Our programs are designed to uplift youth voices, nurture resilience, and build essential writing and communication skills. By fostering safe, trauma-informed spaces, we create opportunities for students and educators to connect, learn, and grow together.
Our Programs:
Story Workshops bring volunteers into high school English classrooms to encourage and support student storytellers. These volunteer listeners include adults from the community (active professionals, retirees), recent high school graduates who have participated in Story Works, and also older students from within the school. Participants workshop stories in small groups and can then opt to share their story with their full class. The stories that emerge from these workshops offer opportunities for learning and connection between peers and community members.
Essay Workshops support students as they develop college admissions or scholarship essays. Participating students attend workshops on essay development and are matched with volunteers (journalists, writers, editors, former English teachers etc.) who offer support and encouragement during this process. Recent Story Works participants and Teaching Fellows are also involved in these workshops, providing neer-peer support and encouragement.
Why Story Works?
Empowering Youth Voices
Fostering Greater Understanding
Strengthening Community Connections
Join us in amplifying youth voices and building a more connected and compassionate community.
Contact Us:
📧 storyworks@akhf.org
📞 (907) 770-8403
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