DrawBridge: An Arts Program

DrawBridge Welcomes Evelisa Genova as New Executive Director? Experienced non-profit and corporate leader joins Bay Area arts organization. DrawBridge, a free expressive arts program for children at community centers, shelters, and affordable housing sites across the Bay Area, announces that Evelisa Genova has joined the organization as its executive director. With a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard University and pioneering work across non profit leadership and the arts, Ms. Genova has dedicated her career to driving organizational transformation grounded in artistic and emotional intelligence principles. “The impact DrawBridge has had in the Bay Area over 35 years is truly remarkable,” said Ms. Genova. “The organization is in a great position to expand on? that impact. Connecting children with creativity and community through the arts is needed now more than ever, and I am excited to continue this work across the Bay area.” Most recently, Ms. Genova served as the National Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Scouts Canada, where she led a cultural strategy impacting more than 50,000 members. She’s also served as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies and global NGOs. “With her experience spanning both the non-profit and corporate worlds, Ms. Genova is the ideal leader to guide DrawBridge into its next chapter,” said Wendi Gilbert, DrawBridge Board President. “ The board of directors is excited and honored to welcome her aboard!”

Thank you DrawBridge community for supporting free arts programming across the Bay Area! From our board, staff, and volunteers, we wish you and your families a creative new year! Learn more about how your generosity connects children with creativity and community at DrawBridge.org.?

Thanks to the generous DrawBridge community, we are within reach of our holiday giving goal! This is your final opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation in support of free arts programming for children. Every dollar supports DrawBridge’s mission to connect children with creativity at shelters, affordable housing sites, and neighborhood community centers across the Bay Area. Make your year-end gift today at https://lnkd.in/gzCzxqFT?

Double your impact today! DrawBridge facilitators and volunteers host in-person art groups for children with community partners at shelters, affordable housing and other sites across seven Bay Area counties. Support our community partner sites today and your tax-deductible donation will be doubled up to $6,600 with a generous matching gift from DrawBridge board and staff members!? https://lnkd.in/gzCzxqFT

Presented in partnership with the California Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts, DrawBridge’s Community Artist Program connects local artists with youth at shelters, affordable housing sites, and community centers throughout the region. In 2025, five Bay Area artists will be selected to receive an honorarium of $1,000 each to develop art experiences and site-specific works with children ages 5-18. Interested artists can learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gphmFfHJ by December 31. There is no application fee.

REMINDER! Purchase supplies at Blick Art Materials Oakland on behalf of DrawBridge from Friday, November 29th through Tuesday, December 24th, and you’ll receive an exclusive coupon for 20% off! Visit Blick’s San Francisco Van Ness and Market Street locations.

Thanks to supporters like you, DrawBridge is celebrating an extraordinary year of growth and collaboration! This year we served even more communities from the previous year! In addition to free art groups in shelters, affordable housing sites, and community centers in the Bay Area, we provided arts experiences with partners like Marin County Free Libraries, Community Education Partnerships, the Albert J. Boro Community Center, Marin Art & Garden Center, and more thanks to support from community-minded businesses like Bay Area Bluestone and Blick Art Materials. Your gift helps to inspire creativity and build self-confidence in children throughout the Bay Area. Make your tax-deductible donation today at drawbridge.org/donate-now!

Thanks to all of our supporters for making this the best #givingtuesday ever! Supporting the important work we do with families all over the Bay Area doesn't have to end today. Set up an easy monthly donation at DrawBridge.org and connect children with creativity and community for as little as $10 per month.

In this season of giving, DrawBridge is again partnering with Blick Art Materials to fill customizable tote bags with art materials that will be distributed to children at shelters, affordable housing sites, and community centers across the Bay Area. Your generous gift will directly support these efforts and fund DrawBridge art programs across the Bay Area. Donate now at https://lnkd.in/gxDDiTp

For more than 35 years, DrawBridge has provided free expressive arts programs for children at shelters, affordable housing sites, and community centers across seven Bay Area counties. DrawBridge programs connect children with creativity and provide a safe space for creative expression. Help us continue this important work. Every dollar received today will be matched up to $6,600 by a generous gift from the DrawBridge Board of Directors! Make your tax-deductible donation today at https://lnkd.in/gzCzxqFT