Poets Unite for 805 UndocuFund

Poets Unite for 805 UndocuFund is an evening of powerful verse and community solidarity, bringing together six Santa Barbara Poet Laureates alongside gifted established and emerging voices. This special event, organized by former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey, celebrates the resilience of our immigrant community and channels the transformative power of poetry into direct support for those in need. All proceeds from the night will benefit 805 UndocuFund, an organization providing vital assistance to undocumented individuals and families across the region.

Using the SomaGlyph Creative Prompt Deck—an inventive tool created by artist Adrienne De Guevara—the poets will craft and perform original works that capture the pulse of our times, weaving together themes of struggle, hope, and unity. Participating Poets are: Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Emily Lord-Kambitsch, Perie Longo, Joshua Minjarez, Monica Mody, Marsha de la O, Jesse Pantoja, Crystal AC Salas, David Starkey, Phil Taggart, Vecino, George Yatchisin, and Chryss Yost.