At the Raymond Banks ‘A Way With Words’ Foundation, we believe self-expression equals self-empowerment. Our mission is to provide support to priority communities through the power of expressive arts and communication health.
What We Do
What we do is simple. As a Maryland-based grassroots nonprofit, we facilitate research and programs based on self-expression. From ASL classes and creative writing, to communication health initiatives and research, we are committed to giving priority communities a voice to grow.
Our arts-based wellness initiatives are designed to promote emotional and cognitive well-being:
Poetry Contest and Classes
Deaf Education and ASL Courses
Self-T.L.C. Writing Masterclasses
Children’s Build-A-Story Workshops
Our communication health education and research initiatives are designed to address communication-related disorders (e.g., language delay, aphasia) in high-risk communities:
Better Hearing & Speech Month Resources
Digital Health Community-based Participatory Research
Culturally Responsive Research Training
…And counting. Given our humble beginnings in early 2019, we are grateful for every dollar awarded and donated. Your tax-deductible contribution makes a difference—one voice at a time.
The Raymond Banks ‘A Way With Words’ Foundation is led by an amazing and experienced group of volunteers dedicated to creating a more equitable social ecosystem.
And that’s just the beginning. Between our service events, scholarships, and future partnerships, we anticipate our reach to grow exponentially within the next several years.
