Read & Write

Read and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012, dedicated to celebrating and amplifying youth voices through the cultivation of reading and writing skills. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, RAWK nurtures intellectual and creative confidence among youth in Kalamazoo County via creative writing workshops, summer camps, in-school programs, after-school enrichment, and community partnerships.

By creating supportive and inclusive environments, RAWK seeks to eliminate barriers to educational resources and empower youth to express their authentic stories. Committed to a trauma-informed and anti-racist approach, the organization emphasizes the importance of language as a living, cultural force essential to identity and community well-being.

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