2025 in one word: YOU!

2025 in one﻿ word: YOU!

Hello!

As a new year begins, I want to take a breath and say thank you. 2025 was amazing in so many ways, all centered around the people who shared their creativity, time, wisdom, enthusiasm and support. You're helping to make poemRENOVATION more meaningful than I ever could alone.

Wishing you a new year filled with creativity, connection and joy!

~Kelly de la Rocha

Founder, poemRENOVATION

2025 Highlights

Word Blocks Debut

poemRENOVATION debuted in hard copy in August. Our 3D-printed word block sets are already a hit! Twelve different ones are available on our website and at Fable in Southington, CT.

Student Support

University of Hartford students spent a semester analyzing poemRENOVATION and formulated fantastic proposals for future growth. They uncovered so many possibilities!

Research

Great insight was gained from spending two weeks living and working with community members and professionals at a United Church Homes community in Ohio.

More Wins

We received the audience choice award in the arts track at the Yale Innovation Summit – our second win there! We also came out victorious in Realist Lab's The Investing Game.

OMA Collaboration

We joined forces with Opening Minds Through Art for creative programs in memory care and at the Center for Abundant Aging’s annual symposium. Visual art + poetry = magic

Student Workshops

We connected with more than 200 students in poemRENOVATION workshops. Many beta tested our word block sets and new software. The feedback generated is helping to improve our offering.

What's next?

Upgraded software: Debuting soon, with new, fun and functional features
Spring word blocks: Add to your collection with sets themed "What Shines"
Speaking engagements: Respite For All Leadership Conference, Birmingham, AL, & The Eden Alternative International Conference, Atlanta, GA
Cool collaborations: We’re exploring more ways to collaborate with Opening Minds Through Art and hope to join forces with other organizations too. Interested in a collab? Reach out!
More creative fun: Because we all need more of that!

About us
poemRENOVATION is an interactive, arts-based word challenge that sparks creativity, self-expression and meaningful connections. There are no rules. The sole objective is to create. Accessible in both digital and print formats, the platform is used in schools, wellness spaces, and continuing care communities, as well as by individuals seeking a creative outlet.
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2025 in one﻿ word: YOU!

2025 Highlights

What's next?

2025 in one word: YOU!