We are so excited to announce that A.R.T.S. has begun to offer weekly group drumming classes to teen mothers as a special outreach to at-risk youth who are pregnant or who are already young mothers. Our classes began in January 2019 and are run in collaboration with Vanguard High School District 214 and St. Mary’s Services in efforts to provide a holistic way to help these youth cope with pregnancy and motherhood.
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Did you know that Group Drumming has been shown to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression? And improve anger management, self-evaluation, attention and social emotional skills? Now that’s something to get excited about! And so is our new Group-Drumming protocol for at-risk youth. If you’ve ever wondered what a group drumming class looks like or to see what else is going on at A.R.T.S., click the link below.
We asked A.R.T.S. parents: “Why is A.R.T.S. important for you and your child?”
A grant was recently awarded to A.R.T.S. by The Allstate Insurance Company as part of their commitment to supporting programs and partnerships that empower youth—in their own lives and in their own communities. Through this generous grant, A.R.T.S. is now able to provide after school group drumming classes to at-risk youth, grades 1-8.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. In the 20 years since Allstate became a fully independent public company, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners have donated more than $405 million to support local communities.
The Youth Group Drumming Circle is a new addition to A.R.T.S. programming and was introduced this past fall.
Group drumming has been shown to decrease anxiety and depression and improve anger management, leadership and team building. And it helps kids stay in school!
A.R.T.S. is looking to expand its board and is currently seeking 2-3 candidates. Some board experience is preferred, though not required as we move to expand our outreach. We have scheduled board meetings approximately 3 times/year with 2-3 additional meetings focused around our annual ARTS by the Glass fundraiser. And, although our mission is serious, we make sure to have a good time while doing it. Come join us!
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Join us at our next Volunteer Informational Session to learn more about how you can get involved. Our info sessions are 1 hour and open to anyone to attend. To get started, please email Ann with your name and which info session you plan to attend.
All sessions held at the Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Ct., Palatine, IL 60067
Dec. 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM
For A.R.T.S. classes to start on week of January 9th, 2017
March 20, 2017 at 7:00 PM
For A.R.T.S. Classes to start on week of April 3, 2017
Discover next summer’s favorite wine at this fall’s “A.R.T.S. by the Glass” event.
While you’re enjoying your summer, don’t forget to save the date for “A.R.T.S. by the Glass.”
Friday, October 21, 2016
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