Art Creation Foundation For Children

ARTS - EDUCATION - SCHOOL - FOOD - HEALTH CARE - LOVE - SECURITY


HISTORY/FACTS

  • Program unofficially began in the spring of 2000
  • Program officially began in summer of 2003
  • Incorporated in Florida as a non-profit organization
  • Received our 501(c)3 status in December of 2003
  • Grew to enrollment of 60 children since inception pre-earthquake.
  • Currently, 80 children + friends/family (increased from 60 post earthquake)

    • ACHIEVEMENTS

    The children have become a family and part of a community

    They are mastering traditional Haitian arts and crafts

    All are healthy, can read, write and do basic math

    Many are now in lycée or college (high school)

    The needs of their siblings and parents or guardians are also being met

    Their art work is being shown both in Haiti and in the U.S. in art galleries, museums, and other public places.

    And they do all they can to help their families and neighbors.

    NONE HAVE BEEN FORCED INTO PROSTITUTION

    NONE ARE BEGGING ON THE STREETS

    NONE HAVE BEEN INDENTURED/ENSLAVED AS RESTAVECS

    They are responsible citizens, the hope of Haiti for tomorrow.