Thank You Darlin' Foundation-Programs

Encouraging Youth to Succeed.

POETRY
• cultivating creative writing
• forming fluent readers
• developing voices
• publishing young authors
• appreciating literature
• drawing out artistic abilities
• building self-confidence

Giving Life to Words™

Giving Life to Words™ is a creative writing and poetry performance program that gives voice to promising youth. It is designed to help students gain self-esteem, confidence and academic skills.

The following is an inspirational poem by TYD Foundation founder, Carolyn West:

When the Lord whispered in my ear,
Save the children
I became a rainbow filled with hope
My brilliance stretched across the sky
I entered each day with a crescendo
My mantra was “no doubt”
My purpose was not to raise my voice
But to raise the voices of children

Carolyn D. West
Founder and Executive Director
The Thank You Darlin’ Foundation

Be sure to check out the children's poetry and TYD Foundation's Teaching Tips.