We acknowledge that by keeping the costs of our services lower than market-price, we make success more accessible for others.
Our Values
Though we provide services to anyone, anywhere -- we specialize in serving youth and young adults ages 16-25. Our intended areas of impact are the urban and rural communities of DMV-GA, where many of the brightest minds reside. Yet many of these bright minds lack ample opportunity to shine due to constant threat to their safety, security, and stability.
Our belief is that not even the brightest minds can shine if their basic needs are not being met.
Our Issues
These issues affect underserved communities and trap them in various hardships
Homelessness
Debilitating Poverty
Teen Pregnancy & Substance Abuse
Gun & Gang, and Domestic Violence
Sex Abuse & Trafficking
Food Insecurity & Poor Nutrition
High Rates of Suicide & Mental Health Crises
When individuals are struggling with such debilitating issues, they are unable to show up at home, at school, or in the workplace as their full selves. Additionally, individuals with marginalized identities such as the ones below are at the greatest disadvantage.
folks with visible & invisible disabilities
neurodivergent individuals
undocumented / immigrants/ refugees
the LGBTQ+ community
& people of color
All individuals need safe spaces with room to grow and access to strong support systems so that they can become acquainted with themselves and develop an understanding of who they are and what they want to be.
The Definition Writing Clinic is in the business of empowering individuals to reclaim their dignity, redefine their purpose, and reach their full potential. Only then can they finesse their futures.
Our Mission
That's why, beyond providing writing, editing and career development services, we aim to partner with local organizations that share our values and are committed to meeting the needs of these communities through:
Tangible Support
Trauma-Informed Services
& Transparent Practices
We're not happy with the way things are. Small but mighty, we're out to make the changes we want to see.
Our Purpose
Strengthening existing efforts through strategic financial support and philanthropy is what we do. The beloved clients of the Definition Writing Clinic become our partners in advocacy when they purchase our writing, editing, and career development services. By investing in themselves, they invest in the communities we exist to uplift.
We dedicate a substantial portion of profits to the underserved communities in the form of scholarships and financial support to community organizations that have boots on the ground.