A child often dreams of hiking into beautiful valleys with fellow travelers, influenced by fantasy stories. Years later, those dreams translate into real adventures, such as hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and participating in climate activism. The importance of storytelling in shaping individuals and communities is underscored. Programs like the Community Storytelling Fellowship through Oregon Humanities facilitate sharing diverse stories but face funding cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, putting these vital initiatives at risk.
Stories inspire, help us make sense of strange times or sometimes just the stranger down the street, and build in us the power to imagine futures more varied than we might have otherwise dreamed.
This is why so many of us spend our lives telling stories. But stories need an audience.
The fellowship offers funding, mentorship, community, and that essential connection to audiences statewide - not just in urban hubs, but all over the state.
But this program, as well as many others run by its small but dedicated team, is at risk after the Department of Government Efficiency cut funding for Oregon Humanities.
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