Poets Unite for 805 UndocuFund, an evening of impactful verse and community solidarity, will bring together six Santa Barbara poets laureate alongside established and emerging voices, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at the Community Arts Workshop in Santa Barbara.

Organized by former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey, the event celebrates the resilience of the immigrant community and channels the transformative power of poetry into direct support for those in need.

Cost to attend is $30 and all proceeds from the night will benefit 805 UndocuFund, which provides assistance to undocumented individuals and families across the region.

Using the SomaGlyph Creative Prompt Deck — a 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.

For a list of poets’ bios, click here.