Poetry Speaks for Us Virtually for East Harlem Health Action Center Explore healing and empowerment with poetry writing and spoken word. A safe and supportive workshop where we learn how to creatively express our feelings and experiences. Music accompaniment offered for inspiration. Therapeutic fun for all ages and abilities! • Participants can join the virtual class via video or call-in number.

Please note you will receive the web link to join the virtual session the day of class.

Wednesdays: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Participants should have paper and pencil, or access to computer for writing exercises during the workshop. • All are welcome for this energizing experience. •

For more information and to request accommodation, email bmiller@health.nyc.gov.

Poetry Speak for Us offers writing and spoken word as a vehicle for creative personal and social change in a highly supportive atmosphere that fosters wellness and self-confidence.

Event Sponsor: NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support. Visitors can get help avoiding eviction, enrolling in health insurance and finding a job.

Weekly writing and spoken word workshop, with music accompaniment sponsored by East Harlem Health Action Center for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. During Covid-19 this on-site workshop moved to virtual platform to continue to support and inspire the community of East Harlem and beyond, via Event Brite.