Philanthropy , Private Operating Foundations

Wordsmiths conducted its creative writing program during 2017. Students worked on writing skills (including fiction, journalism, poetry and drama) and participated in state and national writing contests. Two scholarships of $3,000 and one scholarship of $2,000 were awarded by the organization in 2017. Also, a writing contest for birmingham city students was held, and six scholarships totaling $1,025 were awarded to the winners.