Podium RVA
2023 Impact Report


0%

OF PODIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH


are now more comfortable and relaxed when they write

0%

OF PODIUM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH


are on track to graduate on time
(within 4-years)

"Writing allows me to examine my thought process, elaborate, and develop ideas that would otherwise be untouched."
- Hank, Open High School
Youth love how writing makes them feel.


"I feel more comfortable and relaxed when sharing with others."

0%
of alumni surveyed currently in college
or the workforce

Podium Alumni have attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, University of Richmond, University of Mary Washington, College of William & Mary, and Mary Baldwin College.

Why Podium?



"The creative possibilities, the accepting atmosphere, the caring mentors."

"I like Podium because it is a great, safe, and creative space to understand myself."

"Writing is one of my favorite ways to communicate and express myself."




0%
Of Middle Schoolers

Say writing makes them feel good and positive.

Agree that they improved their writing while in Podium programs.


Feel respected and included at Podium.


"Sometimes, I feel like people will not listen to me. 
But my pencil and paper respect me"

0%

Felt respected and included

0%

Worked on improving the skills they wanted to work on

0%

Felt Podium improved their English grade in shcool


Total Number of Youth Served in 2023: 1,035

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