The UW LEAP study partnered with Pongo, a local nonprofit writers’ group, to bring the healing properties of poetry to individuals with the lived experience of homelessness and alcohol use problems. Writing mentors worked with residents between September 17th-November 12th to create meaningful poetry around topics such as love, loss, alcohol and baseball. On November 18th, a poetry reading evening was held for people to share their work with the community. It was a joyous occasion!