Looking to use a hard copy version of poem RENOVATION? Here’s how: Go to poemrenovation.com Click on “try poem RENOVATION” Click the “word bank” button at the bottom of the screen When the word bank pops up, screenshot it, crop and print it. We’re working on new software that will make this much simpler. Thanks […]
Whether you’re an educator or an elder care professional, poem RENOVATION makes it easy and fun to bring poetry to life this April. We’ve put together engaging activities for older adults—including those with memory challenges—and exciting classroom ideas to inspire students. Plus, every day this month, poemRENOVATION.com will feature passages centered on hope and rebirth, […]
We’re so excited to have Ben Bernier on our team this semester. A senior at the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business, Ben’s studies have a focus on entrepreneurship. “Being a marketing intern here at Poem Renovation has brought me the opportunity to utilize my advanced skill sets, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking in a […]
As a new year begins, we’re welcoming new opportunities to harness the power of language for creativity, self-expression and healing. Read our winter newsletter.
When disasters strike, they disrupt lives far beyond physical damage. For survivors of California’s wildfires, recovery is both a physical and emotional journey. poem RENOVATION has developed a free program to help survivors heal and express themselves through creativity. Suitable for individuals, groups, and classrooms, the program features curated passages and writing prompts that explore […]
poem RENOVATION’s founder, Kelly de la Rocha, will run a hands-on workshop Monday, Feb. 10, at the Ohio Health Care Association’s Activities and Life Enrichment Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The annual professional development conference provides activity directors, caregivers and leaders in elder care with educational sessions and networking opportunities to learn best practices for enhancing […]
The first annual poem RENOVATION gala took place December 7th, 2024. I’m pretty sure it was the tiniest gala ever – just John Melillo and me, along with our plus-ones. It was a simple affair – dinner and drinks at a little Italian joint in Jersey. But why not call it a gala? 2024 brought […]
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By Kelly de la Rocha, founder of poem RENOVATION Late afternoon on the final day of the Yale Innovation Summit, John Melillo and I were sipping drinks in the courtyard. We were thrilled to have been chosen to present about poem RENOVATION at the annual summit, which convenes the innovation and entrepreneurship community for two […]
