At ForKids, art is a great way for families and children to process
trauma. Having a creative outlet enables them to decompress and hopefully focus
on taking the necessary steps to stable housing. Being surrounded by art is a
great way to be inspired, a great way to escape day-to-day stress AND art is
one of the ways that ForKids raises funds to support programs. Last year’s
annual Art Auction raised just under 1.8 million dollars (IN ONE EVENT). Your
team can support an art session with shelter families. We will provide the
artist, you supply the snacks and extra adult hands. Your team can also construct
art kits for our art class participants. Art kits will also be shared with our
shelter team so children in shelter can be provided with a way to express
themselves. Lastly, time dependent, we have a 30-foot section of fence that
needs to be repainted with a pollinator themed mural.
Wish list for Day of Caring (Supplies for 100 art kits and snacks for art session)
100 Drawstring backpacks
100 packs of colored pencils
100 packs of colored markers
100 Pink erasers
100 pencil sharpeners
100 pairs of children’s scissors
200 glue sticks
200 mini sketchbooks (4 inches by 4 inches)
200 pencils
Snacks/drinks for 25 people
