Once again, Ve’ahavta is proud to announce we are again hosting a Creative Writing Contest for the Homeless (CWC). This competition reflects the importance within Judaism of expressing ones creativity. CWC is born out of the idea that the Jewish people are the people of the book and therefore encourage thinking, reading, writing, and wonderment.
In its ninth year, CWC asks those living on or near the street the opportunity to write prose or poetry and have their submissions judged for cash prizes, by world renowned judges. Over the past eight competitions we have received riveting and compelling pieces from hundreds of men and women living on or near the street. These essays, poems, vignettes etc. have given us insight into the lives of some very creative and special community members, living under bridges, in shelters or ravines.
In the past, our list of judges has included: Michael Ondaatje, Tony Blair (former PM of the UK) and Belinda Stronach. This year, activist and actress, Mia Farrow, has agreed to judge CWC.
In 2010, there some very important firsts.
This year, our 9th Annual Creative Writing Contest has gone National! On Sunday March 7th Ve’ahavta’s Creative Writing Contest Coordinator, Jacqueline Stein, and Outreach Initiatives Coordinator, Eric Cisterna, landed in Vancouver, British Columbia to promote the contest for the homeless and those at risk of being homeless. The voices of Canadians abroad are being welcomed by Ve’ahavta for the first time! Learn about some of the magnificent programs exclusive to the strip of East Hastings and some of the already established arts programs within the core. Follow their progress on Twitter as they work through the streets of downtown Vancouver and be in touch with the hearts and minds of those living in poverty from the west coast @ericveahavta and @culturalcurator.
This year, Ve’ahavta is excited to announce that this year Kernel’s Popcorn is once again sponsoring first prize, increasing it from $1000 to $1500.
This year prizes will be presented at a new, more accessible venue – The Hart House, on University of Toronto campus. Please save the date – May 30th. Refer to our website – www.veahavta.org – for more information.
We wish those living on or near the street much success in their bid to secure prizes and recognition for their creativity. Ve’ahavta’s goal is to eliminate homelessness. Perhaps CWC will encourage those submitting to reflect on their own soulfulness and creativity, and find their way off the street.
Ve’ahavta Launches Ninth Annual Creative Writing Contest for the Homeless
Once again, Ve’ahavta is proud to announce we are again hosting a Creative Writing Contest for the Homeless (CWC). This competition reflects the importance within Judaism of expressing ones creativity. CWC is born out of the idea that the Jewish people are the people of the book and therefore encourage thinking, reading, writing, and wonderment.
In its ninth year, CWC asks those living on or near the street the opportunity to write prose or poetry and have their submissions judged for cash prizes, by world renowned judges. Over the past eight competitions we have received riveting and compelling pieces from hundreds of men and women living on or near the street. These essays, poems, vignettes etc. have given us insight into the lives of some very creative and special community members, living under bridges, in shelters or ravines.
In the past, our list of judges has included: Michael Ondaatje, Tony Blair (former PM of the UK) and Belinda Stronach. This year, activist and actress, Mia Farrow, has agreed to judge CWC.
In 2010, there some very important firsts.
This year, our 9th Annual Creative Writing Contest has gone National! On Sunday March 7th Ve’ahavta’s Creative Writing Contest Coordinator, Jacqueline Stein, and Outreach Initiatives Coordinator, Eric Cisterna, landed in Vancouver, British Columbia to promote the contest for the homeless and those at risk of being homeless. The voices of Canadians abroad are being welcomed by Ve’ahavta for the first time! Learn about some of the magnificent programs exclusive to the strip of East Hastings and some of the already established arts programs within the core. Follow their progress on Twitter as they work through the streets of downtown Vancouver and be in touch with the hearts and minds of those living in poverty from the west coast @ericveahavta and @culturalcurator.
This year, Ve’ahavta is excited to announce that this year Kernel’s Popcorn is once again sponsoring first prize, increasing it from $1000 to $1500.
This year prizes will be presented at a new, more accessible venue – The Hart House, on University of Toronto campus. Please save the date – May 30th. Refer to our website – www.veahavta.org – for more information.
We wish those living on or near the street much success in their bid to secure prizes and recognition for their creativity. Ve’ahavta’s goal is to eliminate homelessness. Perhaps CWC will encourage those submitting to reflect on their own soulfulness and creativity, and find their way off the street.