by Art Saves Lives | Feb 29, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
Editor’s Introductionby Ben Weakley | February 29th, 2024 It is with great joy that I introduce Art Saves Lives, an essay series by Community Building Art Works. In this series, we offer you the words of people who spend their lives and talents bearing witness,...
by Seema Reza | Feb 5, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
Seema Reza on CBAW’s all-new essay series, curated by herself & edited by Ben Weakley. I begin writing workshops with new groups of people by saying “Writing has saved my life. It continues to save my life on a regular basis.” I say it because it’s true. I...
by Ben Weakley | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog
Thank you for making #MissionBelonging 2023 a success! SolsticeThe Earth today tilts one way, then another. And yes, though all things change,this night again will watch its fireflies,then go in to a bed with sheets,to lights, a beloved. To running water cold and hot....
by Ben Weakley | Dec 16, 2023 | Blog
This article originally was published on November 27, 2023 on the VA Blog. National Family Caregivers Month: The challenge of caring for Veterans November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and support family caregivers. No one knows...
by Rob Haney | May 29, 2023 | Blog, Events
Please join us virtually on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at 12 pm EDT, as we pay tribute to those who have served our country with a special Veteran Poetry Reading featuring the works of Veteran Poets from the CBAW community. Please join us on Memorial Day as we pay...