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MEMORIES IN WRITING FOUNDATION INC.

Mission

At Memories In Writing Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our mission is simple but powerful: to encourage and empower as many people as possible to capture and preserve their life stories and family histories.

Thanks to the support of donors and sponsors, we provide our workbooks, online journaling access and Stories Matter! events free of charge to seniors, veterans, caregivers, students, businesses and organizations.

Our Mission:

🎯 All Stories Matter! - Support Our Mission:

Whether writing, through a microphone, a moment on stage, or in a small room with others, capturing and sharing your stories can make a lasting impact.

Our Stories Matter! Initiative is a guided experience that brings people together—at work, in classrooms, at church, in community centers, and beyond. Perfect for classroom learning, team building or community engagement, this program helps individuals connect, reflect, and celebrate the stories that shape us.

Join Our Stories Matter! Initiative :

Bring the Stories Matter program to your classroom. Students gain confidence, meet curriculum standards, and practice real-world writing and interviewing

Invite us to your location for a 30–45 minute guided storytelling session designed to spark reflection, connection, and inspiration among participants.

Invite us to lead a 30–45 minute onsite story-sharing session for your team. It’s a powerful way to build connection while supporting our nonprofit mission.

Classrooms:

  • Students - Bringing Stories to Life in Every Classroom, through Storytelling, Writing, and Collaboration
     

Community Organizations:

  • Seniors – Reflecting and sharing a lifetime of wisdom and lived experiences

  • Veterans – Honoring service, sacrifice, and personal legacy

  • Caregivers – Preserving the stories of those in their care

  • Churches, - Community members eager to inspire or be inspired

  • Others -  Organizations focused on legacy, wellness, or personal growth

  • Hospice & Palliative Care - Families navigating dementia or end-of-life care – Finding comfort and connection through stories

  • Others - Underserved Communities and  Indigenous and Minority Groups – Celebrating rich cultural histories that deserve to be preserved
     

Businesses:

  • Staff members—A powerful team-building activity that fosters empathy, strengthens bonds, & celebrates shared purpose

🧡 Support our Mission:

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible—and every contribution is appreciated!

🤝 At the heart of our mission

A belief that every person’s story matters. That’s why we focus our outreach on individuals and communities who may not realize the value of their stories. Regardless of background or access to technology—through storytelling, we strengthen connections, reduce isolation, and pass down wisdom across generations.

Stories shared - Listen & Enjoy 👉

"Enjoyed very Much. Didn't think I would talk much - I Did!"   -Anonymous

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Sharing stories has a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities.

✨ How We Make It Happen

With the support of our donors, sponsors, customers and partners, we provide free tools and programs that help individuals reflect, connect, and preserve their life stories.

DIY Memoir Workbook

Contains 150+ prompts to capture stories. Free to organizations - at events for seniors, veterans, caregivers & more.

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MyWebJournal.com Access

Users kick-start their journaling journey with guided prompts & photo uploads. Given Free to organizations or at events 

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Stories Matter! Progam

 Storytelling Events - Bringing communities together to share stories, listen, & celebrate personal experiences.

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Shop Our Store

We also offer simple, meaningful products in our store—great for gifting while supporting the mission.

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📅 Events - Join Us!

Join us at Stories Matter! events, local expos, and community gatherings — Come say hello, share a memory, and receive a free memoir workbook or online access code (while supplies last). 

👉 Search our events calendar or Stories Matter! page to find one near you!

Every dollar, every partnership, every resource—helps us bring personal histories to life and pass them on for generations to come.

🧡 Why Preserving Memories Matters

  • Protects Wisdom and Legacy
    Personal stories hold valuable lessons, insights, and experiences that deserve to be passed down to future generations.

     

  • Strengthens Family Connections
    Sharing life stories fosters deeper understanding, brings families closer, and creates lasting bonds across generations.

     

  • Supports Healing and Reflection
    Reflecting on life’s journey can bring comfort, especially during times of change, illness, or loss.

     

  • Preserves Cultural and Community History
    Capturing diverse stories ensures that unique traditions, voices, and histories are honored and remembered.

     

  •  Reduces Social Isolation
    Storytelling connects individuals to their communities, reducing feelings of loneliness and encouraging meaningful conversations.

Hear from our founder and discover why this mission is so deeply personal — and how your support helps ensure that every story is captured and preserved. Click the image to listen.

🤝 Help us honor the past. Empower the future.

Too many stories go untold, and too much family history is lost with each passing generation.  Your support helps us change that—one story at a time.

🏢 Organizations

We collaborate with nonprofits, community centers, senior living communities, churches, schools, veterans’ organizations, support groups, and other trusted partners to help individuals reflect, connect, and preserve their stories.

📘Request Complimentary Workbooks & Access Codes

🎤Host or Sponsor a Stories Matter! Event

🤝Become a Sponsor

🛍️Purchase Promotional Workbooks

🫶 Individuals

Your support helps preserve the stories that shape families, communities, and generations. Whether you're capturing your own story or helping someone else share theirs, you’re contributing to something deeply meaningful.

📘Request a Free Workbook or MyWebJournal Access

🎤 Join a Stories Matter! Event

​💌 Donate & Receive a Thank-You Gift

🎁 Purchase a Product for Yourself or as a Gift

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Memories In Writing Foundation Inc.

Contact Info

Memories In Writing Foundation Inc.

Helping To Capture & Preserve Individual Stories and Family History -- One Memory At A Time...

1-800-604-9843 | 864-448-5800

 527 Mills Ave Suite 101A | Greenville, SC 29605

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