Writers in Community is a non-profit program dedicated to helping the diverse communities of Hampton Roads by cultivating literacy and creativity. Under the auspices of the Old Dominion University Creative Writing Program, Writers in Community works with local organizations to reach out to children and adults who can benefit from the opportunity to express themselves artistically. By introducing people to the pleasures of reading and writing, Writers in Community promotes literacy, self-esteem, and self-expression. [extracted from 2010 festival brochure]
