Support Youth Voices at The Poetry Room Youth Slam

Help us raise $750 to pay every young poet who steps up to the mic!

We’re organizing a free youth poetry slam — a space where teens and young adults can share their voices, tell their stories, and build community through spoken word. Our goal is simple: pay every student who competes. We believe that young artists deserve not only a platform, but recognition for their work.

We’ve raised part of the budget already — now we’re asking for help to close the gap with $750 to cover honorariums for the youth poets.

Any funds raised beyond our goal will go toward The Poetry Room and expanding this work: more events, more workshops, more opportunities for youth to grow through writing and performance.

Whether it’s $5 or $50, your support helps build a culture where young people’s words matter — and where they’re compensated for their art.

Free to attend. Open to all. Loud with love.

Thank you for being part of this.