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At Uptown Stories, we believe that if you can write your story, you can write the world.

‍Sometimes you just need a little help.

‍Our workshops are accessible to all children, regardless of their family’s financial means, thanks to our Pay-What-You-Can Tuition Fund. More than 80% of our families pay reduced tuition, no questions asked, and that is only possible with your support.

Please consider making a generous donation, so Uptown Stories can offer the young people of our community what they need: a place that is their own, where they can be themselves. Be part of our mission to empower students whose voices are traditionally less heard, and whose stories are less often told, to know their stories matter regardless of national origin, race, citizenship status, or economic status.

‍As a federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, financial contributions to Uptown Stories are 100% tax deductible.

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Uptown Stories has helped me come out of my shell and explore my imagination. My writing has become more complex and descriptive over the years. It is helpful and fun to anyone who is interested in writing or not!

Kayla

Student

My daughter takes her writing seriously because Uptown Stories takes her seriously.

Kimberly

Parent

The quality of teaching is superb. The teachers have the chance to get to know each child, and due to the small class size, the feedback is very specific. Also, witnessing the other children critique the writing is remarkable - the children are kind and respectful, but very honest.

Lori

Parent

I love the teachers, love the community, have made SO many new friends. I feel like I can express myself through writing, and I couldn’t do that before. Everyone should be a part of Uptown Stories!

Isabella

Student

I feel like if I hadn't taken Girls Rising, I wouldn't have become a better writer, and I wouldn't have met some friends who have changed my life.

Xanthe

Student

Thanks to [Uptown Stories], a passing interest has become a passion.

Gerry

Parent

Being able to expand my mind in a loving and supportive environment has shaped my mind in so many wonderful ways, and I'm eternally grateful for it. I've come a long way, and it's all thanks to the community at Uptown Stories.

Susannah

Student

Writing used to be something that was just work; something we have to do at school. However, now it's a way for me to express different things, and it's much more enjoyable now that there is a place where everyone has the same passion for writing that I do.

Anna

Student