WithOurVoice

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.”




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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.


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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!


Get your copy of Our Stories Connect on Amazon today!

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Events

WithOurVoice, Inc., which supports both Children at the Well Youth Storytellers and the Interfaith Story Circle, regretfully announces the postponement of live, in-person storytelling events until further notice.

We also very much look forward to the time when we can again invite you to join us for live storytelling!

We are excited to announce this summer, Children at the Well is partnering with Northeast Storytelling and Stories in the Streets to offer the online Fly! summer storytelling program.

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