Podium RVA
2021 Impact Report
0%
OF PODIUM YOUTH
Felt respected, included, and encouraged to try new things!
0%
OF PODIUM YOUTH
Were more interested in writing, wrote more often, and improved the skills they wanted to
"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
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."
"I enjoy the time I get to spend with my friends and write 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 2021: 366
