Whether as one of our patrons, a Fifth Street Writers Member, board member, workshop or Author Spotlight attendee, the parent of past and current students, or a literary enthusiast your support makes a critical impact on sustaining our literary programs.
Why are the Ames Writers Collective and Fifth Street Writers important to Ames and Central Iowa? Our mission is to create healthy communities through the art of writing. We believe that writing changes and saves lives.
Our community outreach programs serve cancer patients and survivors, adolescents seeking creative writing outlets, and writers seeking to join a supportive vibrant community, local and Iowa authors seeking readership, as well as individuals who enthusiastically support the literary arts.
As the year comes to a close, we hope you will consider us in your year-end giving. CLICKING HERE for ways to donate.

