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 […]
Email kdelarocha@poemrenovation.com for a free copy of poem RENOVATION’s spooky unit! Your class or group will get their creative juices flowing by renovating creepy passages from works like Frankenstein and Coraline. Accompanying mini lessons on topics including hyperbole and mood make learning fun! poem RENOVATION is an engaging activity for everyone from pre-teens to senior […]
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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 […]
My friend, Alison, suggested the tagline “Sounds like home” for poem RENOVATION. It didn’t resonate, until I saw poem RENOVATION in action at United Church Homes’ continuing care communities.
Many more generous and talented people are lending a hand to our effort as well. We are so thankful to everyone who has offered help and encouragement!