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The Art for Healing Foundation’s work and mission
The Art for Healing Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring the healing power of art to hospitals and wellness facilities, transforming otherwise sterile public and patient areas into inspiring environments that encourage a sense of serenity and hope for patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Since 2002, the Foundation has installed 6000 works of art in 42 Montreal area institutions, as well as 3 in Ontario, 2 in British Columbia and 1 in Newfoundland.
The power of healing through the beauty of art
Scientific studies have shown that art heals by changing a person's physiology and attitude. The body’s immune system and blood flow to all the organs are improved, taking the individual from a state of stress to one of relaxation and from fear to inspiration. This is where we feel we can help, and you can too!
Lifting the spirits of mothers and children... Our latest endeavour
By donating to the Art for Healing Foundation, you are participating directly in all of our many efforts to help others. Our latest project, The Mother and Child Program will enhance the environment for the residents at Portage, beginning early in 2012.
Mothers participating in this program struggle daily to overcome chemical addictions, while caring for their children who live with them at the Portage residence. The various works of art in this installation are intended to uplift and offer daily hope for these women and their children who strive to someday live independently and free from addiction. The installation will also be of great benefit to people participating in the Portage Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers Program. This is a long-term residential drug rehabilitation program helping those who suffer with both chronic mental illness and substance abuse issues.
The Portage team is so enthusiastic about this latest installation that we are discussing a major expansion across Canada that would be of benefit to hundreds of other Portage residents, suffering daily with similar extreme challenges.
They need inspiration and we need your support...
Become a friend today, and please tell a friend about us, too!
By becoming a friend of the Art for Healing Foundation today, you are participating directly in helping to change the minds and lives of the residents at Portage, along with so many others who benefit from our many projects. We receive no government funding and depend solely on you and other generous donors.
Below are ways that you and your friends can support us at the various donor levels.
Art For Healing Foundation Friend
For a minimum donation of $50 you’ll receive:
- A tax receipt
- A subscription to the newsletter
- An invitation to all Art for Healing Foundation openings
Art For Healing Foundation Supporter
For a minimum donation of $150 you’ll receive:
- A tax receipt
- A subscription to our quarterly newsletter
- An invitation to all Art for Healing Foundation openings
- An invitation to three exclusive V.I.P. events per year
Art For Healing Foundation V.I.P. Patron
For a minimum donation of $500 you’ll receive:
- A tax receipt
- A subscription to our quarterly newsletter
- An invitation to all Art for Healing Foundation openings
- Donor recognition on the Art for Healing Foundation website
(unless you prefer to stay anonymous)
- An invitation to all exclusive V.I.P. events
- A “Backstage” meet the artist tour (1 per year)
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