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January 25, 2012

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January 11, 2011

I came to Free Arts for Abused Children to volunteer a day and get a Disney day for free. Well, I didn’t get the Disney day, but what I found was an incredible organization that changed my life. Onc... text

January 25, 2012

I have nothing but good things to say about Free Arts. I’ve been associated with this organization for over 2 years and I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended. Annie, the Executive Director is simply awesome! She is an amazing leader and organizer. The rest of the staff gives nothing less than 110%. They give heart and soul in all they do. If there’s one organization I recommend you want get behind and support, this is it. I guarantee you won’t regret it.

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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

January 11, 2011

I came to Free Arts for Abused Children to volunteer a day and get a Disney day for free. Well, I didn’t get the Disney day, but what I found was an incredible organization that changed my life. Once I experienced a Free Arts Day did I fully understand the power of how ‘art’ made a difference in a child’s life. What hooked me was seeing the smiling face of a child holding their art creation. If that doesn’t tug at your heart nothing will. Free Arts is a great organization with people who care!

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I've seen the faces and felt the hugs of the children, who were so thrilled Free Arts visited them.

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Why change something that isn't broken. They're doing everything in their power to be better than yesterday. That spells commitment and dedication.

May 24, 2011

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February 16, 2010

I have been a volunteer with Free Arts for about 8 years. They are an amazing organization. Free Arts days bring art projects into various children's charities - last Saturday we were in a residence f... text

May 24, 2011

It's still the most amazing organization ever. I have personally experienced over and over again the magic of bringing art to kids who need it.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

The faces of the kids!!

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Have even more opportunities for volunteers!

February 16, 2010

I have been a volunteer with Free Arts for about 8 years. They are an amazing organization. Free Arts days bring art projects into various children's charities - last Saturday we were in a residence facility for 70 kids. These neglected children were so happy to have us there and happy to share their feelings through art. They got to be kids and they got to express themselves in a positive way!!

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Seeing kids faces when they are able to create freely.

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

knowing that for one day (at least) they are able to be themselves and not face the abuse and neglect so many of them face.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

lovely! The staff at Free Arts are great!!!

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Do programs like the Free Arts Day on a weekly basis in all the different organizations.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every six months

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

March 8, 2011

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March 8, 2011

The staff at Free Arts is beyond compare. Passionate, fair, and -- maybe most importantly -- patient! I've had the please of working with the team as a consultant, and would do so again without hesitation.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Participating in the training sessions and observing the care that is taken to ensure that all involved understand the program and their goals.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Get creative in their use of various media outlets to help get the word out.

January 31, 2011

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January 31, 2011

As a donor I appreciate how the staff makes every dollar count. They work to find in-kind donors. They utilize every opportunity to find discounts and value in their purchases to serve these children. It's a tough economic time, as we all know, so I like how there is nothing frivolous about the staff, their offices, or the way they spend the limited amount of money that I can send. I trust that the donations I send are well used for the benefit of the children and families.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I attended a reception where the work of several young women who live in a residential facility and participated in a Free Arts project was shown. I saw their pride and self-esteem grow as fellow residents expressed their amazement at what the young artists had produced. This particular project helped not only the young women who participated in the project, but also benefited the in-house audience.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I don't know what I would do to change this organization, except find more money to enable them to provide more programs to help even more children and families.

January 29, 2011

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January 29, 2011

Free Arts plays an important role in the lives of families all across LA County. Their passionate staff and volunteers utilize creative ways to empower youth and their families through the artistic expression. I have been, and continue to be, inspired by the impact Free Arts has in the lives of so man; including the volunteers themselves.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

the stories of so many individuals whose lives have been touched.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

encourage more people to join the effort that this organization so diligently executes.

January 25, 2011

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January 25, 2011

I'm just a average guy that enjoys art. I have watched on Facebook and through the media how this group has helped abused kids. I myself grew up in a abusive household. As a child I had no one to help me promote my emotions through art. This did not stop me from drawing my feelings on paper. I still today after 40 years paint and write. I personally think that art in any form is a perfect way for a child that has been abused or watched abuse in their home to express and release the pain that is inside. Free Arts for Abused Children is allowing this. They are #1 in my book.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I enjoy viewing the art work that is posted on facebook and through the media and the internet.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Give them all the resources that I had in my power if I was a elected official.

January 22, 2011

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January 22, 2011

I moved to Los Angeles 2 years ago looking for a way to connect with my community and heard about Free Arts. They looked at my talents and connected me with Venice Community Housing. They serve children below the poverty line who otherwise would not have access to after school programs. I taught Hip-Hop Yoga once a week to children ages 6-12. Free Arts coordinators where there for me every step of the way, inspiring me thorough volunteer newsletters, showing their support through emails and phone calls, and showing up to our end of the year performance with t-shirts for each child to take home. Free Arts is the most organized and dedicated non-profit I've ever worked for. Their passion for offering free arts programs to children who greatly benefit from having art in their lives is to be emulated. Free Arts is a community of compassionate, talented and caring individuals dedicated to making our world a better place.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

connecting me with my community and sense of purpose.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

not change a thing!

January 21, 2011

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January 21, 2011

Having been on the founding board of Free Arts for Abused Children, FAAC, in 1977, and currently President Emeritus, I am in a unique position to proudly comment on the enormous success we have experienced and continue to experience for 34 years.

The number of children we have reached with
our programs during these 34 years and the hundreds of volunteers we have trained and placed in residential care facilities are amazing and heartwarming and successful beyond our dreams.

Our executive director and dedicated staff are superb. As a registered Art Therapist, I have participated in training our volunteers and establishing FAAC affiliates nationally in Phoenix, New York, and Minneapolis who follow our programs but have their own 501(c)(3).

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

its growth

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

continue to make greater use of the professional expertise that is available to us, particularly as it relates to program development and growth

January 21, 2011

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January 21, 2011

Having attended various Free Arts events, it is clear that the staff are so committed to the children and families they serve. As an artist myself, I can completely attest to the therapeutic effect that the visual arts can have. I firmly believe that the services that Free Arts provides is imperative to our community.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Seeing children receive services from Free Arts. I have also seen the results as reported at the Free Arts breakfast event and through videos that were shared by the organization.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

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Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Life-changing

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

January 21, 2011

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January 21, 2011

The enthusiasm Annie, Kara, and the rest of the Free Arts for Abused Children team has is overwhelming. My experience at the 2010 Free Arts breakfast was eye-opening and made me realize the widespread impact Free Arts has had on the local Los Angeles community.

Free Arts has affected the
lives of thousands of individuals, but has an even greater impact on the community as a whole. Through educational art outreach programs, Free Arts has made it clear that the cycle of child abuse can be broken through compassion and positive adult interaction.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Through the volunteer orientation I realized the reputation of Free Arts speaks for itself. They are a force in the community and take a holistic approach to addressing the needs of children in LA (and surrounding counties.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Expand the geographic areas they serve. They could use more resources from the community to make a lasting impact.

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Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Life-changing

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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