Thunderbirds Charities fuels chance for all to express themselves artistically
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
Thunderbirds Charities recently awarded Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona with a $12,500 grant to support programs for children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, homelessness or neglect.
Funds from the grant, Thunderbirds Charities representatives say, will be used to support a variety of recently awarded Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona programs, including:
- The ‘Professional Art Series,’ which gives children an opportunity to learn art from a professional teaching artist while building confidence in their skills;
- The ‘Camp Series’ where children attend week-long day camps to explore their personal stories; and
- The ‘Free Arts Days’ that bring children from different social service agencies come together at an arts and culture venue for a day of intentional art activities with adult volunteer mentors.
The weekly mentor program, alumni program, free arts family program, and bravery bags will also benefit from the grant, helping children build trusting relationships, develop practical and academic skills, and receive pre-packaged activities for those with limited access to our programs.
“We are delighted to continue supporting the Free Arts mission,” said Michael Golding, president of Thunderbird Charities, in a prepared statement. “They are providing important and therapeutic work to children in our community. Each year, they positively impact children with their programs and provide them with a way to express themselves and connect with a volunteer mentor.”
