?? Join us for our Spring 2025 culminating event! Young artists from National City and the South Bay, alongside professional teaching artists, dive into various creative processes that encourage them to reflect on their identities and the world around them. ? ?? Together, they explore their unique stories, build meaningful connections, and engage with the thriving communities around them, by exploring the lessons that nature teaches us. ?? Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm to discover the amazing artworks from each program and hear inspiring stories directly from the talented young individuals who took part in this journey! RSVP: www.givebutter.com/3kRwEh (link in bio) Illustration by our amazingly talented (!!) ARTS on Campus Teaching Artist?Adriana Quezada ??
A Reason To Survive
非盈利组织
National City，California 572 位关注者
Uplifting youth to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the power of creativity.
关于我们
ARTS lifts young people to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders through the transformative power of creativity. With a focus on South Bay youth, in San Diego County, our scholarship programs help youth develop social emotional resilience and job skills they can use as they define their own success.
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https://www.areasontosurvive.org/
A Reason To Survive的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- National City，California
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2001
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获取路线
200 E 12th St
US，California，National City，91950
A Reason To Survive员工
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Join us next Friday for our first night of ARTS After Dark with ARTS Teaching Artist Ell Treese! Ell is "passionate about inspiring others and transforming art and creativity into an abstract energy that anyone can participate in no matter their skills." Check out their website to learn more: https://www.elltreese.com/ Reserve your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/geR7v2hx
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ARTS Program Manager Olimpia Vázquez Ojeda joined the Spotlight in the Community Podcast for an episode on Full STEAM Ahead, Collaborative Funding for National City Learning. Thank you to our partners in the collaborative Fleet Science Center, Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, & Ocean Connectors and sponsor Mission Fed Credit Union! Listen to the episode now! https://lnkd.in/eKHUWVKy
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We are excited to host the next Business for Good 'netweaving' event! Check it out and join us at the ARTS Center later this month!
Grab your ticket now for the Business For Good Spring Social! ?? ??? Tickets: https://bit.ly/3XuFtY7 When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Where: A Reason To Survive (ARTS), National City Our quarterly socials are a great chance to connect with fellow values-aligned business owners and explore different neighborhoods across San Diego County. This spring, we're heading south to showcase our National City community! We’re happy to announce that our Spring Social includes an exciting Netweaving session hosted by Alexis Piotrowski of Orbit Leadership. Never tried Netweaving? You're in for a treat! Unlike traditional networking—where each attendee is on their own and can easily get lost in the crowd—Netweaving helps you share your greatest needs as an individual, organization, or business in a supportive environment. Alexis will guide our Spring Social guests through a curated process to make intentional, real connections that can help grow your business—for good! Timeline: 5:00-5:30 - Mix, mingle, and grab a drink 5:30-6:40 - Netweaving 6:40-7:00 - More mixing and mingling! Pricing: BFG Members - $20 advance / $25 at the door (bring 1 guest at the member price!) Non-members - $30 advance / $35 at the door Your admission includes 1 Boochcraft beverage (alcoholic or non) of your choice, with additional Boochcraft beverages available for purchase. All ticket sales are final with no refunds. Thank you for supporting our small 501(c)(3) nonprofit. See you on March 26th! #BusinessForGoodSD #SanDiego #Netweaving
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February is Black History Month! At ARTS, we provide arts education focused on cultural equity to lift young people to become confident, compassionate, and courageous community builders. This month, we invite you to learn about Black artists and community builders, like Faith Ringgold! Faith Ringgold was a visual artist, performance artist, author, and activist, best known for her narrative quilts. She was a prolific children’s books writer and illustrator. Her first book Tar Beach is based on this story quilt!
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The ARTS Center is growing, we’re looking for passionate, energetic, community-driven individuals, excited to fulfill ARTS’ mission! Learn more about our Events Assistant position. Apply today:?https://lnkd.in/gsxs9cZh
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Check out the latest episode of the Good For Others Foundation podcast with our Executive Director, Lucy Eagleson!
Our latest episode with Lucy Eagleson, Executive Director of A Reason To Survive (ARTS), and John Valencia is a must-listen! ?? Learn how creativity transforms communities, empowers individuals, and inspires big goals for ARTS. Plus, hear Lucy's insights on authentic leadership and making an impact. ?? Available now on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and more! #PodcastEpisode #CreativityInAction #GoodForOthers #LeadershipInsights
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At this moment, we recognize the urgent need to take action and to share no-cost services and community-based resources. In response to community need, we added sections to our Community Resource Guide dedicated to Legal Aid Resources, LGBTQIA+ Resources, Mental Health Services, and other resources. This resource guide is a living document and we welcome feedback and suggestions. We encourage community members and other organizations to share it with folks and help us expand this extensive list of resources to enhance it as a tool for community health. Check out the updates and give feedback: (Link in bio) https://lnkd.in/g8qt7NnB
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Tune in to watch the complete episode of the latest Good For Others Foundation podcast, featuring ARTS Executive Director, Lucy Eagleson,?as she engages in a deep conversation with?John Valencia?from?the Good For Others Foundation. They discuss?how art and creativity can foster community transformation and empower individuals. You can find the full episode on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms.
In this inspiring episode, Good For Others welcomes Lucy Eagleson, the Executive Director of A Reason To Survive (ARTS), to discuss how art and creativity can transform communities and empower individuals. With over 15 years of experience in impact-driven spaces, Lucy shares her journey from filmmaker to nonprofit leader, the values that guide her work, and the innovative programs at ARTS that are giving young people a platform to explore, create, and grow. From lightning-round fun to deep dives into mentorship, equity, and creativity’s role in community development, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and heartwarming stories. Plus, Lucy shares her "Three Wishes" for the future of nonprofits and young creatives. Full Episode available on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and more! Tune in to discover how small acts of creativity can drive big change and why the best way to lead is by staying curious and authentic. #PodcastEpisode #TheARTofImpact #CreativityInAction #NonprofitLeadership #GoodForOthers