Mighty Writers

Mighty Friends, Think clearly and write with clarity—It's our battle cry, our tagline, our mantra. It's served as our elevator pitch and mission statement since our launch in 2009. Not everyone—as is so strikingly apparent of late—thinks clearly. And even fewer people express themselves with clarity. But for those who nail both—clarity of thought and expression—a lifetime of Mightiness is there for the taking. We're true believers in the power of writing. But when the virus began to strangle our Mighty communities, our mission suddenly needed amending. You can't think or write with clarity if you're hungry. So we began distributing lunches to kids. The lunch numbers grew quickly, so we began also distributing boxes of groceries. We added books too, of course, and Tootsie Roll Pops, to add up to a pretty sweet combo. Then we began adding diapers for the smallest members of our communities. As for teaching kids to write, we wouldn't dare let slip our once-and-forever mission. When the virus took hold, we whisked kids from our centers and hightailed it out of there. We learned Zoom, scouted writing platforms, updated our MW kids and families about next steps, and airlifted Mighty Writers to a safe spot in the online universe. We launched a roster of "at-home" classes. Mighty Writer regulars were happy when we announced a roster that included a workshop on mindfulness, plus the return of Girl Power! and Teenish, two big favorites 'round here. For over a year, our Mighty world was upended. Our best bet then was to make sure MW kids stayed safe while we worked on ways to best serve the families and children who have so graciously allowed us into their communities these last 10+ years. Now, cautiously, we're coming out of it. We're preparing to see our Mighty kids in person once again. Like you, we're seeing the light. And a Mighty light it is. Thank you for being there for us when we needed you most. Source