While working to help people live full, rich and meaningful lives, one thing I’ve learned is that no matter their differences, they all go through so much in life. Some more than others. That’s why I’m preparing to give away copies of Hope Outside the Walls and Stories of Hope to 10,000 men, women and children throughout the state of Arkansas this summer. My name is Eric, and I am the creator of Writing for the Soul Workshop™.
Stories of Hope and Hope Outside the Walls is emotional nutrition, and a must have for countless Arkansans around the state living in poverty or struggling to recover from a traumatic life event. When I first created this campaign, my target audience were teens living in at-risk communities in the Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities over 200,000 in the US. However, during our Summer programs here at home, the request for books by participants and parents who couldn’t afford them was overwhelming.
To give away 10,000 books, I will need the following in funding:
$37,200 for Books
Total: $37,200 ($3.72 covers the cost of 1 Book)
No one is born “bad.” Hurting people hurt people. Be a part of my Writing for the Soul process by making a donation today.
To help me meet my goal, I’ve created a GoFundMe page. Will you be a part of the Writing for the Soul process? For your donation of any amount, you’ll receive your choice of a free Hope Outside the Walls or Stories of Hope eBook.
2018 Summer of Hope Book Tour FAQ’s
Who are you and why are you qualified to do what you do?
Eric is CEO of TGIM Digital Publishing and founder of Writing for the Soul Workshop™. He has successfully completed Texas Department of Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training, Texas Department of State Health Services Peer Recovery Coach Training and Turning Points Parenting Curriculum by Caring for Kids of The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center.
What is Writing for the Soul Workshop™?
Writing for the Soul Workshop™ is not your average writing program. Our focus is not academics, yet students who access our program begin to do better academically. When engaged, the writing program becomes a safe haven for writers to identify what they’re feeling on the inside, and to write about why they feel that way. Misspelled words and all.
Why do this, and how will it impact those who receive a copy of the book?
Why the heck should people give you money for this?
What will happen when you reach your goal of $37,200?
After reaching our goal, our first stop will be at the Foote Homes housing projects in Memphis, TN on July 9, 2018.
What impact will this have on society?
What testimonials have you had in the past?
“What I liked about this is the writing because I love to write poetry and I always wanted to write a book about my life. I get to express my feelings on paper and someone has the curiosity to read how I feel deep within me. I loved everything about it.” – Aujanae
“I liked the workshop because I got to express what I feel on paper and our work is published and other people’s stories may be similar to my story” – MaKayla
“One of the great things about this Writing for the Soul program is that it gives you control over your emotions. You don’t express those things in unhealthy ways. You do it in healthy and productive ways by writing it all out.” -Dr. Stevie Dawn, Emotional Intelligence Expert
Can I make a Tax deductible donation instead of using GoFundMe?
Writing for the Soul Workshop™ is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non‐profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Writing for the Soul Workshop™ must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” and are tax‐deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Click the link to make a secure online donation, or mail checks made out to Fractured Atlas to: TGIM Digital Publishing, 1617 Park Place Ave, Suite 110-TGIM, Fort Worth, TX 76110.
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