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Phone: 310-313-4278
12095 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 104
Los Angeles
California 90066
USA
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Description: Free Arts for Abused Children was founded in 1977. Our organization grew out of the vision of two extraordinary pioneers who understood the truly therapeutic value of the arts and were eager to share this gift with our community’s most vulnerable children. The mission of Free Arts is to inspire hope in the lives of abused, homeless, and at-risk children and their families through innovative creative arts programs and positive interactions with caring adult volunteers. Painting, dance, photography, mixed-media collage, and music are just some of the avenues of creativity made available to the children participating in the programs. Free Arts envisions a society of individuals from different communities, cultures, and life experiences connecting through the healing power of art to interrupt the cycle of violence, create understanding, build self-esteem, and nurture better lives.

Target demographics: Abused, homeless, and at-risk children as well as their families

Direct beneficiaries per year: 27,805

Geographic areas served: Greater Los Angeles, including Orange County

Board Members and Affiliation: Sharon Morrill, President
Independent Producer and Consultant

Barbara Firestone, Ph.D.
President & CEO, The Help Group

Charles Jurgens, Treasurer
Investor

Laurie Lang
President, BrandCentrics Consulting

Jeff Peterson
Restaurant Owner

Jeff Robinov
President, Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group

Butch Schuman
Chairman & CEO, Agro Farming

Hayley Tolkin, Secretary
Artist

Elda Unger
Registered Art Therapist

Mission:
Free Arts for Abused Children inspires hope in the lives of abused, homeless, and at-risk children through innovate creative arts programs and positive interactions with caring adult volunteers.
Results:
In 2009, nearly 600 Free Arts volunteers donated over 10,000 hours of service in order to inspire hope in the lives of 27,805 children at 47 partner agencies, which include: courthouses, residential care facilities, domestic violence shelters, low-income housing communities, and family resource centers.
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Craig S.
01/25/12
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... more »
samiklein
05/24/11
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... more »
John L.
03/08/11
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... more »
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