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FREE ARTS ENEWSLETTER June 2010

sponsor a mentor

Sponsor Esther
Free Arts has over 150 dedicated mentors in the Weekly Mentorship Program. Over the next few months we invite you to sponsor their work so Free Arts kids continue to have caring and compassionate adults in their lives. We begin with Esther, a St. Joe's mentor. Read more about Esther's experience with Free Arts and sponsor her program year.

SPECIAL THANKS

"Thank You" to these individuals & businesses:
All of the Weekly Mentors for another great year of the Weekly Mentorship Program.

Rock the Cause for donating art supplies and a portion of Grand Old Day ticket sales to Free Arts.

Krista Crescenzo for hosting HeARTfull expressions as a fundraiser for Free Arts.

Excelsior Girls' Night Out for naming Free Arts Minnesota its beneficiary for the month of July.

Christine Fruechte for making Free Arts the recipient of her Minnesota Monthly "Women of Influence" luncheon.

Twin Cities Rotaract for hosting an awareness-raising presentation.

Since no child or nonprofit partner facility pays a fee for our services, donated materials are crucial to the success of our mentorship programming. Want to donate supplies? We need see-through plastic bins for our supplies!

PROGRAM UPDATE

Free Arts Singers
Free Arts is partnering with the University of St. Thomas choral department to bring the healing power of song and music to Free Arts youth.Throughout July, Free Arts youth will learn singing techniques, rehearse songs, write an original song, learn performance skills and more. The program will culminate with a performance at the University of St. Thomas Law School Atrium.

* We still need volunteers for this program! If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering Tuesday and Thursday mornings (9:30-11:30am) July 13 - 29 email Volunteer Coordinator Jim Moen at jim@freeartsminnesota.org.

Events

Free Arts Singers Performance - (open to the public) Thursday July 29, 6pm at The University of St. Thomas Law School Atrium (map)

The Beer Dabbler - Try great craft brews and take a beer class! All proceeds from beer classes benefit Free Arts and Rock the Cause/Sat. Jul 17, 1pm - 5pm

Full details on events here >>

Welcome Hannah!

Hannah Meacock Ross
Hannah has extensive professional experience and a degree in psychology and sociology.  She is passionate about working for causes that impact individual lives and make our community a better place. As a life-long volunteer Hannah has dedicated her time and energy to a variety of causes, but she especially loves working with children. We are excited to have Hannah as our new program coordinator!