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MEMORIES IN WRITING FOUNDATION INC.
At Memories In Writing Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our mission is simple but powerful: to encourage and empower as many people as possible to capture and preserve their life stories and family histories.
Thanks to the support of donors and sponsors, we provide our workbooks, online journaling access and Stories Matter! events free of charge to seniors, veterans, caregivers, students, businesses and organizations.
Our Mission:
🎯 All Stories Matter! - Support Our Mission:
Whether it’s through a microphone, a moment on stage, or in a small room with others, sharing your story can make a lasting impact.
Stories Matter! is a guided storytelling experience that brings people together—at work, at church, in community centers, and beyond. Perfect for team building or community engagement, this event helps seniors, veterans, caregivers, and colleagues connect, reflect, and celebrate the stories that shape us.
At each event, participants are invited to:
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Share their story or listen as others reflect on life’s meaningful moments
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Receive a free Do-It-Yourself Memoir Workbook or digital access code—while supplies last
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Participate in memory-sharing activities
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🤝 Who We Reach
At the heart of our mission is a belief that every person’s story matters. That’s why we focus our outreach on individuals and communities who may not realize the value of their stories. Regardless of background or access to technology—through storytelling, we strengthen connections, reduce isolation, and pass down wisdom across generations.
With your support, we’re reaching:
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Seniors – Sharing a lifetime of wisdom and lived experiences
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Veterans – Honoring service, sacrifice, and personal legacy
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Caregivers – Preserving the stories of those in their care
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Students –Learning the value of family and heritage through interviews
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Underserved Communities – Ensuring stories that are often overlooked are preserved
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Indigenous and Minority Groups – Celebrating rich cultural histories that deserve to be preserved
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Families navigating dementia or end-of-life care – Finding comfort and connection through stories
Sharing stories has a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities.
✨ How We Make It Happen
With the support of our donors, sponsors, customers and partners, we provide free tools and programs that help individuals reflect, connect, and preserve their life stories.
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🧡 Why Preserving Memories Matters
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Protects Wisdom and Legacy
Personal stories hold valuable lessons, insights, and experiences that deserve to be passed down to future generations.
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Strengthens Family Connections
Sharing life stories fosters deeper understanding, brings families closer, and creates lasting bonds across generations.
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Supports Healing and Reflection
Reflecting on life’s journey can bring comfort, especially during times of change, illness, or loss.
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Preserves Cultural and Community History
Capturing diverse stories ensures that unique traditions, voices, and histories are honored and remembered.
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Reduces Social Isolation
Storytelling connects individuals to their communities, reducing feelings of loneliness and encouraging meaningful conversations.
Hear from our founder and discover why this mission is so deeply personal — and how your support helps ensure that every story is captured and preserved. Click the image to listen.
🤝 Help us honor the past. Empower the future.
Too many stories go untold, and too much family history is lost with each passing generation. Your support helps us change that—one story at a time.
Every dollar, every partnership, every resource—helps us bring personal histories to life and pass them on for generations to come.
🏢 Organizations
We collaborate with nonprofits, community centers, senior living communities, churches, schools, veterans’ organizations, support groups, and other trusted partners to help individuals reflect, connect, and preserve their stories.
📘Request Complimentary Workbooks & Access Codes
🎤Host or Sponsor a Stories Matter! Event
🤝Become a Sponsor
🛍️Purchase Promotional Workbooks
🫶 Individuals
Your support helps preserve the stories that shape families, communities, and generations. Whether you're capturing your own story or helping someone else share theirs, you’re contributing to something deeply meaningful.
📘Request a Free Workbook or MyWebJournal Access
🎤 Join a Stories Matter! Event
💌 Donate & Receive a Thank-You Gift
🎁 Purchase a Product for Yourself or as a Gift
