In 2014, a group of Vietnam combat Veterans began meeting at the Charles George VAMC in Asheville, NC to participate in a novel creative writing program. The focus was on capturing their stories through narrative and poetry to find the voices war had taken from them. There was hope to reclaim a sense of their shared humanity, build camaraderie and find some degree of healing.

After Hurricane Helene, B&SLT is dedicated to providing the same healing power of creative writing to our First Responder community. We are partnering with other local non-profits to provide the support they deserve.