Through thick and thin, Art Buddies is there offering free creative mentor programming and outreach for our children from communities experiencing poverty. And it is only possible with your donation.
Art Buddies is more joyful and meaningful than ever! This year we are providing free one-to-one programming for over 300 kids.
In response to the pandemic we are reaching hundreds of scholars with our new Art Buddies Penpal Program, which includes 10 weeks of letters and crafts to and from our Penpal buddy pairs. This program makes our children who are Distance Learning feel connected and important. This new program has proven to be an incredible success in these trying times.
For 27 years Art Buddies has brought creativity, connection, and JOY to thousands of elementary scholars with our in-person programming. Our joyful and free semester long Character Creation Program brings one-to-one creative mentoring to scholars from the highest-need schools.
In the last two years, Art Buddies has brought over 20,000 Activity Kits to children at Head Start, Minneapolis and St Paul Public Schools, homeless shelters and encampments, and community outreach. It is important for children to know that their ideas and creativity matter!
For in-person programming, we are focused on health and safety with mandatory masks, vaccine requirements and social distancing.
Thanks to your generosity, each of our programs are provided to our communities experiencing poverty completely free of charge.
Here is where your dollars might go!
$5000 Activity Book and Kit supplies for Community Outreach
$2000 Stamps for a semester of Art Buddies Penpals
$1000 Technology for Art Buddies Operations
$500 Art supplies for Character Creation Program
$100 Crayons and stickers for Art Buddies Community Outreach
$50 Big poster board for Art Buddies Programs
$20 Origami Paper for Art Buddies Penpals
Join me in giving generously to bring connection, encouragement, inspiration, creativity, and joy to our little buddies today!
Heidi Rich
Executive Director
And please check out our social media or website to see the JOY in action! @artbuddies
