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the definition of love & charity is you
Greetings!
It's not surprising that in centuries past the word for Love was also Charity. Each of you, as supporters of our organization -- whether through funding, prayer, food, writing supplies, or volunteer work -- have shown real love to us and to struggling youth this past year. Although charity is often translated "benevolence for the poor," it also means "costliness, esteem, affection." That sums it up. Your charity has blessed those of our society who need it most and also has shown how much you value our work.
Thank you.
"Before joining Art from Ashes as a volunteer and poet, I had been searching for a process that could accomplish what both traditional one-on-one therapy and poetry workshops failed to do...The strength of Art from Ashes is that it is a nexus, literally: 'a bond, link...a means of connection.' Art from Ashes connects individuals to themselves and to their community. I have seen the most beautiful artwork there is: the re-creation of self."
- Rachel Julkowski
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Not sure what to give? Give the gift of appreciation!
Make a financial donation to Art from Ashes in the name of someone you love. Up until Christmas day, we will send a lovely email notice to the recipient. Just click the "Donate" button below, put amount in the Unit Price, on the following page put the recipient's name and email address in the "Add Special Instructions" section, and we'll send out this pretty gift certificate on the same day. It's also a great way to teach your children to give to others as part of a new Christmas tradition!
"I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." - Maya Angelou
Art from Ashes Inc. · 853 Inca St., Suite 1A, Denver CO 80204
303.837.1550 · info@artfromashes.org
Or on our website choose the DONATE button on the left side: click here.OTHER GIFTS AVAILABLE UNTIL CHRISTMASWe have several poetry items left for you to give to your favorite poet! Many other items are available on our website or by ordering, but if you're a little late, we have the following items at the office for you to pick up. Please call or email to set up a time when you can come get them! (Prices include our shipping costs; click here to view items.)
Poetry Clock :: $15 · Word! cap :: $17 · Small "Poetry" camisole :: $20
Ladies Medium Pink "Poetry" T-shirt :: $24 · "Poetry" Messenger Bag :: $32
"Art from Ashes" tote bag :: $18 · Ladies Large "Poetry" Jr. Hoodie :: $36
Mens X-Large Organic T-Shirt :: $26 · Mens X-Large Baseball Jersey :: $26
eBOOKS!We only have 10 left and they make great stocking stuffers! Of the $10 you pay, $6 goes to Art from Ashes. And you immediately make up the $10 with your first free pizza from Domino's! And then there's the free bagels, the free Pay-Per-View movies from Comcast, free Dairy Queen, Kings Soopers coupons and hundreds more... Call now! |
Three New Adult Workshops begin the week of January 14th, 2008
For those interested in transforming their thinking and their circumstances through poetry, or for those training to work with our youth, a new Introductory Workshop will be held on Tuesdays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 19 from 6.30 to 7.30 pm; our new Intermediate Workshop on The Four Agreements will be held on Wednesdays from Jan. 16 to Feb. 20 from 6 to 7 pm; and our new Advanced Workshop on Living Your Dreams With Boldness will be held every Saturday from 11 am to noon, starting Jan. 19th. For information on cost and content, click here. |
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IN MEMORIAM
OUR BELOVED PETEY
 Four years ago, Peter Wren, 25, was one of our first youth participants at The Spot, Urban Peak's Youth Center in Denver. (If you recognize his face, it's because it's on much of our marketing materials.) On Dec. 9th, Petey succumbed to cancer within weeks of a diagnosis. His life was hard in ways most of us can only imagine. Despite the many difficult circumstances in which he found himself, Petey is remembered for his kind heart. He is survived by his sister, Rika, also a young poet; his mom, Eliese; his girlfriend, Gloria; his three nephews, and all the many, many friends this young man made in his too short life. We honor his memory and his laughter. The shockwave that reverberated throughout our community as a result of his death is a testament to his impact on everyone's life.
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3-minute prompt
Peter Wren (08.23.04) Gift from the FutureIf myself came back from the future, What would I bring? I'm hoping money, so I can be rich. But instead I bring advice on how to be a better man, so I can be rich with happiness and knowledge instead of rage, locked up in an 8 by 3 cage, because the judge was having a bad day, and was too lazy to turn the page to see my good side. Do you know what I said for that gift? Thank you. Read more youth poems... |
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Opportunities to GiveVolunteers NeededFundraising Coordinator; Professional Development Advisor; Media
Coordinator; Board of Directors Services NeededPainting (walls, not art!); typing; database management; phone calls; website maintenance; grant writing Items NeededWe
always need journals, glue sticks, scissors and pens. We really would love a
newer Macintosh computer for our volunteers (capable of OS X).
Would any merchants be willing
to offer small items or services we can give our volunteers to show
them our appreciation? Business SponsorshipsWe
would love community businesses who care about kids and the arts to
sponsor our programs. Please let us know if you're willing and we'll
promote your business on the web
and in our newsletter. Sponsorships start at $250 up to $2,400, which supports an 8-week youth program for 20 kids. Individual SponsorshipsPrivate
donors have made this organization and continue to drive our programs.
If you would like to sponsor an entire 8-week session for 20 youth,
please check out our Epic Sponsorship or one of the others listed. You
can download the information as a pdf or check out our Support page.  Catherine O'Neill Thorn, Executive Director
Art from Ashes
303.837.1550 |
Catherine O'Neill Thorn, Executive Director
Art from Ashes
303.837.1550 |
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