A New Program in Spring Creek, Brooklyn and
On-going Programs Hit their Stride
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Photo Credit: Laura Merli
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New Board Members Contribute to Growth
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Photo credit: Bill Stanton
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Three new leaders joined our Board of Directors in the final months of 2012. A warm welcome to Clifford Dukes, Sheena White and Mickey Slevin who all share a common interest for improving the lives of children through volunteer leadership. Clifford Dukes, joins as Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Team Leader for Youth I.N.C Celebration program, he began volunteering with ATG in late 2011. Sheena White, joins as Co-Chair of the Fundraising Committee and Team Leader for Growing Innovative Youth Initiative, she began volunteering with ATG in June 2012 and Mickey Slevin, joins as Treasurer. Mickey began volunteering with ATG in June 2012. Hear the voices of our new leaders. |
Initiative to Serve Waitlisted Schools & Community Partners
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Photo credit: Sara Lise Raff
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After almost 8 years, Arts to Grow has demonstrated many positive outcomes for children from increased focus on core learning to better behavior. Shouldn't all children have these critical opportunities?
Now the goal is to make this happen for 5,000 kids every year by substantially growing ATG's capacity year by year over the next 5 years. Kicking off this growth phase is the Growing Innovative Youth initiative.
Here's what growth looks like and how you can get involved..
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Partnering with Youth I.N.C. for a second year!
2013 marks our 2nd year as partners of the Youth I.N.C. Celebration Program. Our new Board member, Clifford Dukes will lead the Co-Chair team with a focus on engaging corporate involvement in our programs and sponsorships of $1,000 + . This investment of leadership and resources will make a significant impact in the community, providing hundreds of kids who lack access to excellence in education the opportunity to learn and grow creatively and developmentally towards a successful future. Read More |