Our Purpose

The Purpose of Don’t Write Me Off

Don’t Write Me Off is more than a movement, it's a revolution of healing, empowerment, and creative expression. At its heart, Don’t Write Me Off is dedicated to shifting the narrative for foster youth, trauma survivors, and marginalized communities, offering a lifeline of hope and transformation. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure that no child, no survivor, is ever overlooked, underestimated, or discarded.

Foster youth often face overwhelming obstacles, frequent moves, loss of family, and a lack of emotional support. Studies show that one in five youth who age out of foster care will experience homelessness within a year, and 60% will not graduate from high school, leaving them ill-prepared for a future that should have been theirs to build. Don’t Write Me Off is here to change that.

Through mentorship, creative arts, and personal development programs, we empower foster youth and survivors of trauma to discover their voices, heal from the pain of their past, and build the futures they deserve. The creative arts are a cornerstone of our approach, as they allow individuals to process trauma, express their emotions, and gain a sense of agency over their lives. Whether it’s through music, dance, visual art, or writing, we harness the power of creativity to heal, connect, and inspire.

We aim to break the cycle of neglect and self-doubt by offering support through:

• Mentorship: Helping youth build resilience and self-confidence
  
  

• Creative Expression: Using art, music, dance, and writing as healing tools
  
  

• Life Skills Development: Providing emotional support, financial literacy, job readiness, and leadership skills
  
  

Our goal is to help each individual realize that they are not defined by their past. We are here to affirm that, "You are more than enough." Together, we will rewrite the story of what foster youth and survivors of trauma can achieve.

By creating a safe space for healing through the arts, we enable individuals to reconnect with their sense of self-worth, explore their potential, and take bold steps toward the future. We know that healing isn’t just about surviving, it’s about thriving. It’s about turning pain into power and showing the world that the voices of foster youth and survivors of trauma are not only worthy of being heard. They are the voices that will change the world.

Don’t Write Me Off is a declaration of resilience. It is a call to action, a reminder that the past does not determine our worth or our future. Join us in empowering foster youth to rise above their circumstances, embrace their creativity, and step confidently into a future filled with hope and endless possibilities.