Celebrating human connectedness
through storytelling
Our shared stories weave the web of community.
From ancient times, stories have relayed wisdom from the elders, guidance for the young, entertainment on long, dark nights and laughter from the belly of the bards. Most of us cherish a favorite story from childhood, one we wanted to hear told again and again and eventually learned by heart.
As technology takes over our lives, a revision of this ancient art holds out promise for the recovery of our imaginations and for the shared fabric of our local communities.
About WithOurVoice
We believe in the healing power of story to create a more vibrant, interconnected, and peaceful world.
WithOurVoice, Inc. is a community organization promoting storytelling--traditional and otherwise-- at local venues, monthly events, festivals and trainings.
We oversee two programs in the Capital Region: Children at the Well, a youth program which trains diverse groups of young teenagers in the art of storytelling, and the Interfaith Story Circle which holds informal monthly circles.
We are also involved in propagating our programs nationally.
We believe all people can embrace who they are,
Can Define Their Future,
and can change the world.
Our Mission
To increase capacity for intercultural understanding, build diverse community connections and grow compassionate leaders, through the ancient art of storytelling.
Our Vision
We envision a world where human connectedness is sought and celebrated by lifting up cultural and individual identity and voice, resulting in a deeper understanding and appreciation of ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Programs
WithOurVoice,Inc. oversees two programs, Children at the Well Youth Storytellers for Peace & Understanding, and the Interfaith Story Circle.
Children at the Well
Youth Storytellers for Peace and Understanding
For 15 years, Children at the Well has enabled young people to strengthen their empathy and find their voice so they can take their place as artistic, inclusive and effective leaders."
Children at the Well Depends on Your Support
We offer this program at no charge to our youth participants. Please consider making a donation today to help us meet our ongoing program costs.
Interfaith Story Circle
of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, NY
For more than 25 years, the Interfaith Story Circle has held free, informal, open story circles. Hosted monthly by a new Capital Region community, everyone is welcome to join us and share a story from the heart.
Our Stories Connect:Creating Youth Storytelling Programs to Raise Confident, Compassionate, and Capable Leaders
A Children at the Well Guidebook
Do you want to make a positive impact on your community? Do you want to work with young people to empower them to change the future, through storytelling?
This book is for you. Use it and be part of the solution!
Events
Now seeking participants 11 to 15 years old for the 2022 Children at the Well program, which starts in January. Please write to us now at info@withourvoice.org to learn more, and to sign up!
We’ll start out on Zoom, and then move to in-person later in the season.
In 2020, Children at the Well partnered with Northeast Storytelling and Stories in the Streets to offer the online FLY! (Folktales, Lifetales, Youth!) storytelling program.
See the FLY! video here
Events Calendar
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Funding for the Children at the Well program is provided, in part, by the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation
Thanks also to Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation, to our Giving Tuesday donors, and to those who donate throughout the year!
