ARTZ Philadelphia

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Causes: Alzheimers Disease, Alzheimers Disease Research, Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Health, Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors

Mission: ARTZ STANDS FOR INCLUSION FROM A-to-Z: Our purpose is to provide opportunities for self-expression and for the rebuilding of self-esteem and dignity to people with memory loss and those who care for them. We achieve this mission through research-based programs that connect people living with dementia and their care partners with artists and cultural organizations in creative community. ARTZ Philadelphia was founded on the belief that people living with dementia should be accorded the benefits of well-being and quality of life that others enjoy. We provide cultural and creative opportunities that turn that belief into reality. We are committed to supporting and celebrating people with dementia and their care partners as valued members of our wider creative community.

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3 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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nonprofitsid Board Member

Rating: 5

07/06/2016

As someone who has a professional role facilitating art programming for people living with dementia, I am consistently amazed by the quality of ARTZ Philadelphia programs, their impact on quality of life and the incredible attention given to accessibility. ARTZ Philadelphia has a passionate, highly skilled team working tirelessly to reach people living with the diagnosis and their caregivers through cultural experiences at top museums and in care communities. To further this mission, ARTZ Philadelphia also collaborates with area medical and nursing schools, educating future medical professionals about the importance of addressing strength based approaches, particularly when working with those managing the challenges of living with significant loss.
I am so proud to be part of this tremendous organization!

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Andre7 Board Member

Rating: 5

07/05/2016

ARTZ Philadelphia provides one of the most innovative and inspiring approaches to supporting people with dementia. Bringing the beauty of art and compassion to those who need it at a time where struggling to remember their loved ones...is what ARTZ Philadelphia does better than anyone.
I'm so proud to be a part of an organization that is having a tremendous impact in the greater Philadelphia community.

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geniigenii Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/04/2016

I have been working with ARTZ Philadelphia as a volunteer since 2015. I am impressed with their work and how much they are helping the people with memory loss, whether you call it dementia or alzheimer's. ARTZ Philadelphia is changing lives, and they also make sure to include the care givers of those suffering the memory loss. Through various art forms, those with memory loss engage again with others, and share in laughter again with each other. It really is amazing to see what can happen!! I sincerely hope ARTZ Philadelphia can continue to grow and contribute in the Philadelphia communities, to once again bring a smile to those who have forgotten how to smile through sharing the arts.

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