Basic Organization Information
- Physical Address:
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Charlottesville, VA
22902 0222
- Web URL:
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www.writerhouse.org
- Blog URL:
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www.writerhouse.org/...
- NTEE Category:
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A Arts, Culture, and Humanities
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A20 Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose
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B Educational Institutions
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B60 Adult, Continuing Education
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A Arts, Culture, and Humanities
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A70 Humanities Organizations
- Year Founded:
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2008
- Ruling Year:
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2008
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Program Revenues - $45,000
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Individual Donations - $20,000
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Fundraising Events - $10,000
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Mission Statement
The mission of WriterHouse is to promote the creation and appreciation
of literature and to encourage the development of writers of all levels
by providing affordable, secure workspace and meeting space, high
quality writing instruction, and literary events for the public.
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
WriterHouse is the Central Virginia's only gathering space and support network for creative writers of all levels and genres.
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Leadership
Rachel Unkefer
Term:
Since
Jan
2011
Profile:
Because WriterHouse employs no fulltime staff, the operations are managed by volunteers, led by the board president. Current president was CEO of a 100-employee retail chain for fifteen years and has managed other nonprofit operations as a volunteer.
Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
Program:
Writing Classes
- Budget:
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$35,000
- Category:
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Education
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Instruction in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction of all kinds for middle school through adulthood, taught by published writers and/or holders of Masters of Fine Arts degrees in writing. Approximately 50 classes per year serving 300 students.
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Writing Space
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$30,000
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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Adults
Program Description:
Five writing rooms totaling approximately 1,000 square feet with writing tables, upholstered chairs and loveseats, lamps and cozy decor, to accommodate up to 25 writers at a time. Electronic door lock to provide 24-hour access for additional fee.
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Literary Events
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$500
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
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General Public/Unspecified
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Visiting authors and publishing professionals offer insights and advice on the writing life at monthly events that are free and open to the public.
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Networking and Community Events
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$100
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
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Adults
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Social gatherings, informational panel discussions and critique groups formed by members occur on a weekly basis.
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Outreach to Underserved Populations
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$1,000
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
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General Public/Unspecified
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Scholarships for students who can't afford classes, special free workshops for clients of local human services organizations.
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