MISSION STATEMENT
Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation, an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, advocates and funds community Art Learning experiences for people of all ages. The Foundation ensures financial support for scholarships, quality programming and facilities for all arts disciplines.
VISION STATEMENT
The Friends Of Civic Arts Education Foundation strongly believes that Art Learning is essential to human development and a community’s quality of life. Through public and private partnerships, we are committed to creating an environment that promotes a diversity of culture, thought and artistic expression.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My experience includes seeing under served and at risk students able to and eagerly engaged in self-affirming arts activities. The families are most grateful, particularly in the summer when these kids participate in a daily 5-week program that is offered with the local school district providing the space and each child is able to take different classes taught by professional instructors. The classes include unusual things such as cooking, HD moviemaking, ceramics, musical theater etc.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
The organization needs to have professional development staff to provide support and guidance for the volunteers. The organization is now 5 years old, has one very part-time clerical employee, has about $50,000 in CDs and raises about $42,000 per year gross.
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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?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Add professional staffing support.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes, great experience in developing a successful non-profit from the ground up.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Great!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011