Write with Speak Up This Week
After a holiday break, we’re back on a regular schedule of Speak Up writing groups.
In those spaces, we gather with a simple purpose. We write from shared prompts. We read aloud (optionally) and honor each reader with our attention and applause.
So much happens from this simple model: human creativity is released, a bulwark of quiet presence deepens, learning and growth swell across social and cultural divides, and friendships form.
Join us this week at all or any of the following:
Tuesday at the Mercantile — Rock Hill, SC
153 E. White St, 2nd floor
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday at the Matthews Public Library — Matthews, NC
230 Matthews Station St.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday in the Prayer Room — Rock Hill, SC
156 Oakland Avenue, 2nd floor
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
These three weekly writing gatherings are just the beginning.
In 2026, we see many new Speak Up writing communities forming, through a range of partnerships, with diverse flavors, and in communities near and far.
If you’re interested in launching, hosting, and or just striking up a conversation about a new Speak Up writing community, please reach out by email.
Fundraising Update
We ended 2025 by asking you to donate $12,500 to release an equal matching donation.
Update: You Got Us There!
Thank you. Thanks to dozens of generous partners, we reached and exceeded the matching amount by the December 31st deadline.
Your support is always appreciated and needed:
