LJWG MISSION STATEMENT

The Life Journeys Writers Club, also known as the Life Journeys Writers Guild (DBA), embraces, nurtures and recognizes its members as passionate readers and writers, and empowerment seekers through the Literary Arts—the written word rendered in all mediums.

The Life Journeys Writers Club dba Life Journeys Writers Guild seeks to use literary arts as an empowerment tool to help disenfranchised and underserved families, men, women, and youth engage in a creative process that incorporates academic, self-esteem, personal/social tolerance, and communication skills building. LJWC/LJWG’s goal is to produce empowered families and individuals prepared to live productive and happy lives.

The LJWC/LJWG is an ever-growing diverse group of writers, eclectic in genre, professional backgrounds and experience. It welcomes professionals and amateurs, alike. It encourages, informs and promotes writers with the purpose of propelling their literary passions to the next desired levels of success. It also seeks to serve as an all-inclusive economic bridge to research, resource, literary opportunity as well as a vehicle to self-improvement throughout the community.

Its members shall always abide by a civil code of honor, behavior and encouragement. Critiques and written material, while always creative, many times edgy, and honest, must neither be cruel nor overtly offensive. The LJWC/LJWG reserves the right to reconsider and/or revoke membership if that code is violated or if a conflict of interest obstructs the progress, purpose and/or good of the nonprofit.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

The LJWC/LJWG believes in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its engagements, interactions, and encouragements, one-on-one, in communities, and with the public. It strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members, employees, consultants, partners, visitors, guests, and audiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, impairments, incarceration, or aftercare.

The LJWC/LJWG is committed to ensuring fairness and equality in hiring employees, recruiting consultants (facilitators, editors, mentors, etc.) and board members, and providing training and support to help its team members practice and build awareness and understanding of diversity issues. It also seeks to engage with and support organizations advancing social justice, diversity, and equality in its communities and beyond.

The LJWC/LJWG recognizes that this work is ongoing as it continues to learn and grow in its commitment to practice and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

The Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, serving those passionate about the Literary Arts, and making a difference in the world around us. The LJWG serves as an economic and empowerment bridge of access to the Literary Arts, and the therapeutic benefits it provides by way of Literary Therapy℠. Help us make a difference with your support!!!!! Yvonne J. Medley, LJWG Founder

Join the LJWG LJWG Annual Membership Fee: Individuals: $60 // For Organizations: $80