Arts Refreshing the Soul was selected as a top pick in the Best of Philanthropies category.
Thank you Daily Herald readers for this honor!
From Kim Stadler, Executive Director
“Springtime always gets people thinking about new beginnings. And lately my attention has been focused on the moms, young children and babies that we see in classes. There are many external needs that these at-risk moms and children have, but who addresses their internal needs? What do these babies need and what do their mothers need, aside from the obvious, to develop into healthy and happy children, youth and then adults? One of the best tools I can think of is the ARTS!”
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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!
When Julian and Maria’s son, Miguel (names and details have been changed to protect privacy), turned four, they determined to get involved in his education early. As a Spanish-speaking family, they knew that it would be a difficult road giving Miguel the same equal start in school as his peers. Tony Medina, the Assistant Principal of Palatine High School, wants you to hear their inspiring story.
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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