Arts * Fashion * Culture as Solutions for 21st Century Life's Challenges & Pitfalls
Long Island's culturally competent non-profit organization effecting self-help solutions for work, school, home and play
Welcome home to ...Your Time For Creative Empowerment, Inc.
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Upcoming
Your Time For Charity Begins
At Home
Gala and Wearable Art Presentation
Date: TBA
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Creative Empowerment Contest
(K-12)
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Art-in-the Park
July 2013
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WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
We educate and empower children, adolescents and parents of secular and faith-based communities in the Long Island area.
We empower by using art, fashion and culture as mechanisms to:
Improve interpersonal relationships
Avoid pitfalls that are unique to the 21st Century
Identify and develop healthy problem-solving
Enhance personal development and increase cultural sensitivity.
We introduce the unique qualities and approaches of the visual, literary and performing artist as viable problem-solving and personal development enhancement tools.
we awaken "the artist" in all people as they develop problem solving skills of their own through the vehicle of the arts, fashion and culture.
ART QUOTE
"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one." -Stella Adler-
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Passionately Providing Solutions to 21st Century Challenges and Pitfalls Fervently Focusing on Arts, Fashion & Culture as effective life skills tools
COLLABORATE WITH US
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much"
-Helen Keller-
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
Our program and event planning is enhanced by a wealth of professional and personal experiences which our Executive Director and Mental Health Director bring to the table. This invaluable resource of years of experience in the mental health, human services, art and educational field coupled with their exceptional collaborative skills to connect with other qualified and experienced members of the Long Island community, maximizes the pool and scope of expertise that Your Time For Creative Empowerment, Inc. has at its disposal.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US
Financial Support & In kind Donations
Funding makes it possible for us to offer more quality programs at no or minimal cost to Long Island youth, families and communities. Donation of goods and professional services is invaluable.
Volunteerism
"When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous or even grown up to make a difference" - Kalynn Dobos, age 7
Participation in our programs
We value your participation as a supporter or as
one who receives benefits from our programs and activities. More
Promotion of our programs and activities.
We welcome all the help we can get in promoting the programs and activities of Your Time For Creative Empowerment, Inc. More
ART QUOTE
"Art is a shadow of what a person is thinking...a small glimpse of what they hold inside. Little secrets, regrets, joys...every line has its own meaning." Sarah-Los Cerros Middle School, 1999