Awarded Grants

Project ABLE (Art Brokers Learning Experiences)

To recruit 250 new disconnected youth ages 5-17, in Fabens, TX, San Elizario, TX, and the Gadsden area for a year-round arts program and maintain the Artists in Residence volunteer model.

Grant Information

Grant Amount: $210,897.50

Project Start Date: April 1, 2024

Project End Date: March 31, 2025

Grantee

Creative Kids, Inc.

Contact: Mrs. Andrea Gates-Ingle

E-mail: andrea@creativekidsart.org
Phone: (915) 533-9575

Program Lead

Sandra Day

E-mail: sday@pdnfoundation.org
Phone: 915-218-2617


PDNHF Initiative: Healthy Kids

The goal of the Healthy Kids Initiative is to improve a range of health outcomes by engaging disconnected youth in the Paso del Norte region in high quality programs during out-of-school hours. The Health Foundation refers to “disconnected youth” as people between the ages of 5-17 who are not involved in out-of-school activities or not working, and “disconnected young adults” as people between the ages of 16-24 who are not in school and not working. Evidence indicates that youth who are involved in out-of-school programs are less likely to use drugs, alcohol, or be involved in criminal activity. Well-designed youth activities increase protective factors needed for youth to lead healthy and productive lives.

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Foundation Staff: Sandra Day

Additional Links

https://www.theboostnetwork.org/

Healthy Kids


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