FREE ARTS NYC
1431 Broadway, 7th & 8th Fl
New York, NY 10018-1907

Dear Mr. Funder,

The Free Arts NYC organization provides undeserved children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. I am writing to see if you would consider a proposal to expand the employment and counseling services available to these youth.

The need for programs are very crucial due to the fact that only 1 in 3 children live in poverty, only 8% of elementary schools meet state standards for arts education and, over 400,000 children are shut out of after school programs. Recognizing these disadvantages have really promoted a desire for change, but we need your help.

We believe that in order to accomplish this, improvement may come from a person of your expertise, someone who can directly reach out to these youth. To convince them to seek some additional education through our programs offered here at Free Arts NYC. Teens have reported a developed skill in portraiture and fundamental photography techniques. They have developed the capacity to analyze artworks from diverse perspectives. 97% have felt pride in their work, 100% of kids said PACT helped their family learn about working as a team.

I am requesting a donation of $15,000. We are in need of new computer equipment and art supplies. Your donation will give undeserved children the transformative powers of art and the support of caring mentors, growing the sense of possibility in their lives. We appreciate you taking an interest in our organization. Please pay us a personal visit at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Daniel Ehrmann

Chairman