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Free Arts for Abused Children
Basic Information
Address: 5301 Beethoven Street Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone Number: 310-313-4278
Fax Number: 310-313-5575
Email: trevi@freearts.org
Director: Shauna McClure
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Additional Information
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Children and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness, and chronic poverty
Ages for Volunteer: Any age over 18
Hours of Service: 2-10 hours per week
Minimum Hours Required: 2
Days of Service: All week
Mission Statement:
Free Arts for Abused Children's programs inspire hope in the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness, and chronic poverty through innovative creative arts programs and positive interactions with caring adult volunteers.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
Free Arts for Abused Children 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.
Program History:
Originally founded in Malibu, California in 1977 as Free Arts Clinic, Free Arts for Abused Children was born out of the determination of two women who knew well the inherent therapeutic value of the arts. Carolyn Sargent, a woman who, as a child, used art to emerge from the sadness and isolation of hearing loss, and Elda Unger, an aspiring art therapist, saw the need for abused children in foster care to have meaningful engagement with art. By conducting art workshops, Carolyn and Elda gave the gift of creative self-expression to children in need of positive outlets for their experiences.
Today, Free Arts for Abused Children has four thriving cornerstone programs that take place all throughout Los Angeles County, each of which relies heavily on the dedication of community volunteers who use art as a bridge to connect with vulnerable children.