At The Island Rat Residency, we believe every writer deserves the gift of uninterrupted time, open space, and a place where imagination can flourish. Here in Honolulu, surrounded by ocean, sunlight, and the rhythms of island life, writers find the freedom to create, dream, and complete the projects that matter most to them.

Your generosity makes this possible. With your support, we can welcome more writers and offer them the rare opportunity to step away from daily demands, settle into a new environment, and immerse themselves fully in their work.

A gift to The Island Rat Residency is more than a donation—it’s an investment in stories yet unwritten, voices yet unheard, and art that can only emerge when writers are given the time, space, and support to bring it into the world.

We are not a non-profit currently.