Seema Reza on Mission Belonging’s all-new essay series, curated by herself & edited by Ben Weakley. I begin writing workshops with new groups of people by saying “Writing has saved my life. It continues to save my life on a regular basis.” I say it because...
TLA Network Inaugural Awards Outstanding Organization of the Year: Mission Belonging We’re thrilled to announce that Mission Belonging has been awarded the Transformative Language Arts Network (TLAN) Organization of the Year for 2023! This prestigious...
Veterans associated with Mission Belonging can apply for the scholarships by visiting the FAWC Scholars Awards application page, available now. Registration for workshops open now. Application deadline is March 1st, 2024. The Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC) and Mission...
Thank you for making #MissionBelonging 2023 a success! SolsticeThe Earth today tilts one way, then another. And yes, though all things change,this night again will watch its fireflies,then go in to a bed with sheets,to lights, a beloved. To running water cold and hot....
This article originally was published on November 27, 2023 on the VA Blog. National Family Caregivers Month: The challenge of caring for Veterans November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and support family caregivers. No one knows...
“The word for love, habib, is written from rightto left, starting where we would end itand ending where we might begin.” from “A Soldier’s Arabic,” by Brian Turner Since I first encountered the poem, “A Soldier’s Arabic,” I’ve been ruminating on the lines in this...
