Caregiver Haven

A Listening and Creative Arts Community for Those Who Care for Others

 

Donate to Build a Haven
for Caregivers

Your contribution will make it possible for The Good Listening Project (TGLP) to launch Caregiver Haven in January 2025. The program will support informal caregivers through the healing power of listening, poetry, and community and will include one-on-one Listener Poet sessions and monthly “Poetry Corner for Caregivers” gatherings. In our first year, we aim to reach and support at least 150 caregivers nationwide, as well as publish a Caregiver Chronicles Anthology to humanize their experiences and amplify their stories.

This initiative will offer caregivers a much-needed space for reflection, emotional release, and peer support, counteracting the isolation often associated with caregiving. Importantly, all program services will be provided at no cost to the participants.

The Need

Over the past year, we've received an overwhelming number of requests to support caregivers through our healing arts work. We are listening and Caregiver Haven is our response. Caregivers are the backbone of long-term care in the U.S., providing $600 billion in unpaid labor annually—more than all out-of-pocket healthcare spending (AARP). Over 60% balance caregiving with jobs, leading to widespread stress. Currently, 21% of U.S. adults are caregivers, and 32% have been at some point. Caregivers from marginalized communities face even greater burnout due to systemic inequities. Caregiver Haven offers a sanctuary, providing emotional support and connection tailored to their needs.

Goals

  1. Provide Immediate Emotional Support through Listener Poet Sessions: Caregivers will have access to one-on-one listener poet sessions at no cost to them, providing a nonjudgmental space for sharing their stories and experiences. Listener Poets then transform their stories into custom poems, with the intention to help caregivers feel seen, supported, and valued.

  2. Build Community Connection through Monthly Gatherings: The “Poetry Corner for Caregivers” will serve as a regular gathering space where caregivers can share their poems with one another, engage in creative writing, and build relationships in a supportive community.

  3. Raise Awareness by Amplifying Caregiver Stories: A Caregiver Chronicles Anthology will raise awareness of caregiver needs by humanizing their experiences and sharing them in a custom poetry anthology, highlighting their diverse lived experiences and resilience. This anthology will be distributed to caregivers and advocacy organizations to amplify their voices and build community understanding.

Program Sponsorship

Our goal is to raise $50,000 to launch Caregiver Haven, with various sponsorship levels available to support Listener Poet sessions, monthly gatherings, and the Caregiver Chronicles Anthology. Program sponsors will be recognized in Caregiver Haven marketing materials, the anthology, and on TGLP’s website.

To learn more about Caregiver Haven sponsorship levels and benefits, contact us here. All programs and resources will be provided at no cost to caregivers and is only made possible through the generosity and care of our amazing donors and program sponsors!

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If you have questions or if you would like to support good listening in your healthcare community, we would love to hear from you.