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Become a Poetry Vessel YouTube Member

For as little as $5.99/month, (about the same price as a cup of coffee in Southern California) you can join our YouTube membership community.

Becoming a member is a simple way to support The Poetry Vessel and help us continue creating thoughtful videos, podcasts, and educational work.

As a member, you’ll receive:

  • Early access to our select YouTube videos

  • Behind-the-scenes member posts and updates

  • Early enrollment notice for courses and writing workshops

  • Exclusive member discounts on merchandise, courses, and workshops

  • Loyalty badges and custom emojis to use in comments and live chats

Your membership helps sustain this work — and keeps poetry, conversation, and craft accessible to all.

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What is The Poetry Vessel?

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The Poetry Vessel is a for-profit company founded by Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus, Nathan Hassall, and is supported by his wife, Rachael.

Every contribution—big or small—helps us keep this vessel moving. It fuels the films we make, the gatherings we host, the podcasts we create, and the creative spaces we nurture. We’ve poured our hearts (and savings) into bringing poetry off the page and into everyday life—into ears, hearts, and homes that need it.

Your support helps us cover the real, behind-the-scenes costs: equipment, editing, travel, books, supplies, and all the quiet, unseen hours it takes to build something meaningful. But more than that, your donation sends a signal that poetry still matters—and that art, language, and shared expression are worth investing in.

If our work has sparked something in you—if a line made you pause, a video made you feel, or a voice reminded you of what’s possible—consider leaving something in our digital tip jar.

We’re grateful for this journey, and even more so to walk it alongside you.

With love and many thanks,
Nathan & Rachael

Our Wall of Gratitude

Thank you for your ongoing support.

For years, The Poetry Vessel has been sustained by the collective energy of our community. On this virtual wall, we recognize the patrons who have chosen to share their names as a testament to our shared mission. To them and our 70+ other anonymous supporters: your generosity is essential to our work. 

  • Dr. Ann Buxie

  • Charles Darnell 

  • Angela M. Fields

  • Diane Freed

  • Eileen Marie Fiore

  • Karen Paul Holmes

  • Margaret Hauptman

  • Paul & Sharon Hassall

  • Ron Koertge

  • Richard & Sonja Kraft

  • Sandy McPherson Carrubba Geary

  • TAK Erzinger

  • Trish Hopkinson

  • Phoebe

  • + 75 anonymous supporters! 

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Give a One-Off Contribution*

Poetry has the power to inspire, to transform, and to connect in ways few other art forms can. At The Poetry Vessel, LLC, we don’t just celebrate poetry—we bring it to life. But we can’t do it alone.

Your contribution* helps us to continue to create weekly-in-depth videos, poetry podcasts, purchase better recording equipment, secure more guests, curate better events and poetry resources, and provide more FREE global poetry content.

If you’ve ever found inspiration in our videos, events, or workshops, consider supporting the work that makes them possible.

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* The Poetry Vessel, LLC is a for-profit company, and not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Therefore, all donations are not tax-deductible. However, your support directly funds our mission to create meaningful poetry content, podcasts, community events, and educational resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your support directly fuels the creation of poetry videos, podcast episodes, writing workshops, and educational resources.

    The majority of our work has been self-funded, so every contribution helps us amplify the voices of poets and bring meaningful art to more people.

    From crafting poetry films to hosting workshops and conversations that matter, we rely on our community to help carry the vision forward. With your help, we make space for poetry to thrive—online and off.

  • You’re welcome to make a one-time gift or become a monthly patron through YouTube or Patreon.

    Monthly support helps us chart a steady course—creating, teaching, and sharing poetry with intention.

    One-time donations are equally appreciated and help us respond to immediate needs or creative sparks.

  • Of course. Life ebbs and flows. You can pause, change, or cancel your donation at any time. We’re grateful for every moment you choose to journey with us.

  • All donors will receive a confirmation email or receipt after their contribution is processed. While it can’t be used for tax purposes, it serves as a record of your generous support.

  • At this time, contributions to The Poetry Vessel are not tax-deductible, as we are a for-profit organization and not a 501(c)(3).

    However, your support directly funds our mission to create meaningful poetry content, community events, and educational resources.

  • Absolutely. Share our videos. Invite a friend to listen to the podcast. Join us at an event. Or simply pass along a favorite poem. Every gesture—large or small—helps this work reach further.