Editor’s Introductionby Ben Weakley | February 29th, 2024 It is with great joy that I introduce Art Saves Lives, an essay series by Mission Belonging. In this series, we offer you the words of people who spend their lives and talents bearing witness, going...
A virtual workshop with author Jillian Danback-McGhan to benefit Mission Belonging on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 7 PM EDT. Many myths surround revision: it is tiresome, laborious, mainly involves editing, isn’t a creative act. What if writers approached revision...
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....
