Phonetic Spit is dedicated to creating brave spaces to help young people find, develop, & publicly present their voices.
Break it down on the Mic. Break it down in real life.
Our Impact:
Since 2011, Phonetic Spit has transformed communities through arts and education programming. We use creative writing, poetry, spoken word, hip-hop, theatre, and performance as tools to build hope and resilience in the lives of young people and encourage respect, accountability, honesty, expression, vulnerability, and courage. Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of social, emotional, cultural, and academic literacy and utilizes the arts as an avenue for individual and communal, healing, growth, and self-awareness.
100+
SCHOOLS IMPACTED
We’ve partnered with middle and high schools across the state of Arizona and beyond.
75K+
CHILDREN
TRANSFORMED
We operate programs in schools, group homes, shelters, and Juvenile detention centers.
10+ YEARS SERVING COMMUNITIES
Phonetic Spit began as a youth poetry movement and gained its non profit status in 2016.
Our Programs:
Phonetic Spit activates multiple types & venues of programming to educate & engage students. Spanning from smaller, interpersonal groups where we are facilitating & teaching students both how & why to use their words with conviction, to larger performance driven events where we highlight the hard work of the students. The core elements of our programs revolve around three major elements: vulnerability, individuality, & willingness.
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LISA V.
I was so moved by the words that we’re shared. The work you do and the way you communicate with students is so inspiring and motivating
Taylor Jr. High - RUSH Single Day Assembly
BRICK BY BRICK
Help spread the love by joining the Brick by Brick campaign today! Phonetic Spit is raising funds to secure the capacity necessary to become a leading force in youth development, arts and education.