proposal

Mr. Tom Finke Pearl
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
31 Chambers Street
New York, New York 10007
Dear Mr. Pearl,

Community word project is a New York City based nonprofit organization that helps underprivileged children through the power of arts. We help children to read, write, understand and appreciate the world around them. We strive to assist disadvantaged children so they could have a better chance in life.

Poverty is a constraint on achievement. We believe we can help the children in the most need. We inspire them through the power of arts and craft. We are making better writers, readers and ultimately better persons. On average the essay scores of our students improved by 6.6%. Many studies have already proven that improvement in art skills leads to improvement in math skills, increases academic achievements and reduces dropout rate.

Immigrants and minorities are the most disadvantaged in society, our projects helps these children. We are helping almost 2000 students already. We want to expand our goals and inspire even more children. With a bigger staff and more resources, we can change even more lives.

Our project requires funding to help those in need. We want to expand our staff. $30,000 a year of funding would be used to achieve our new goals. With this money, we will be able to support a larger staff, more facilities and more children to inspire.

I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you as we have more to discuss.
Sincerely,
Shehryar Dehllu

Mr. Tom Finkelpearl
Commissioner
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
31 Chambers Street
New York, New York 10007

Dear Mr. Finkelpearl,

Midori and Friends is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality musical education programs to NYC students in grades PreK- 12. Many of these children have very little or no access to arts at all, and our mission is to provide them with the art of music where they can enjoy and bring their individual talents to life. We lead these programs in schools, community organizations, and hospitals across all the boroughs of New York City. With music, we have crafted a way to spark the minds of these children and help them experience something outside of the classroom, something that gives them excitement.

Our organization is known for two programs that we offer both during and after school. The first one is 12 Notes, which is part of a consecutive program that instructs instrumental and vocal music provided by professional musicians. The second great program that we offer is Signature Concert & Workshop Series, which is a performance by many acclaimed ensembles, integrated with classroom workshops that give the children an excellent hands on experience where they learn by listening and working with our best instructors.

We believe that every child should be offered a craft that he/she loves and or course, not every child will favor the art of music. That is why Midori and Friends wants to open a new door of exploration for the children we serve and provide them with arts and crafts. We want the children to really get involved in art projects, making all sorts of abstract art via their young and colorful imaginations and hopefully take their experience of arts to a whole new level. This is due to the belief that not everyone appreciates music and might find the paper and paintbrush to be more vibrant and amusing.
We have much support from the parents of many of our children as well as support from Weston Arts & Crafts association that can provide us with a several instructors and artists that will make this possible. We have also done extensive research as to how to structure our new plan and set programs with children in conjunction to their musical programs. By giving them a taste of both music and arts, it will enhance their imagination as well as help them create drawings that will demonstrate their hidden talents! We estimate the first year’s cost of this project to be around $30,000, of which almost half will be covered by many parents that appreciate the hard work that we devote to our children. We would like you to consider a proposal for the remainder. The funding will go toward arts equipment that will be necessary to begin the program as well as a implementing an “arts and crafts” section in our current library.

I will be calling shortly to seek an appointment to discuss this project with your company, as I have many more undiscussed ideas that could be of great help to this program.
Sincerely, Michael Yunatan

Dear Mr. Finkelpearl:

Since 1971 the New York Foundation for the Arts has been providing support to empower emerging artists and arts organizations across all disciplines at critical stages in their creative lives and professional/organizational development. NYFA’s Learning/Professional Development Program, which includes panels, workshops, individual consultations, and training opportunities, has been geared to working artists and college-level students. Although our foundation gives support to several non-profits arts organizations serving school-age children, we have found, as a result of grant research conducted, that high school age students are underrepresented especially in communities embodying the lowest quarter of socioeconomic status. To counteract this downward trend, we have created and are requesting support for NYFA’s Youth Community Arts Program.

According to the Office of the New York City Comptroller’s April 2014 report on the “State of the Arts” 20 percent of all high schools lack even one full-time, certified arts teacher. Reductions in arts education have fallen disproportionately on the City’s lower income neighborhoods, especially in the South Bronx and Central Brooklyn. This report led to a restoration of $23 million in art funding for students throughout the five boroughs compared to $13.6 million spent in school year 2012-2013. However, this still is not up to the level of $25.7 million that schools spent in SY 2006-2007. This is important because inflationary cost increases and possible diversion of funds to other programs are not taken into account. NYFA’s Youth Community Arts Program, by creating an active partnership with these historically underserved high schools in the South Bronx and Central Brooklyn, will ensure that high school students get the arts education they deserve and need.

Arts education is particularly essential at the high school level as it plays an important role in student achievement levels. For low-income schools, arts have the impact of keeping students in school, lowering dropout rates, managing behavior, and improving GPAs and standardized test scores. This is according to a report, “The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth”, from The National Endowment for the Arts, December 19, 2014. At-risk students who receive a quality arts education are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, have higher rates of graduation and college enrollment, better workforce opportunities, and more civic engagement.

NYFA’s Youth Community Arts Program is currently receiving support from The New York Community Trust’s Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund and the Joan Mitchell Foundation. We are respectfully requesting your consideration of a grant in the amount of $20,000. This amount will help fund our pilot project targeting the top 20% of economically disadvantaged high schools in the South Bronx (District Seven) and Central Brooklyn (District 17) starting in the school year 2015-1016. Prior to the start of the fall semester our staff will provide training, curriculum advise, and aid with interview/hiring of certified art instructors. Expertise in arts career education, entrepreneurial training, and sustainability will be shared by our extensive staff of art professionals through a series of workshops and one-on-one consultations throughout the school year. Students will be encouraged to utilize our online resources and attend offerings from NYFA’s Learning /Professional Development Program.

We believe that the assistance NYFA’s Youth Community Arts Program provides through partnerships to these schools will guarantee that the arts funding provided by the de Blasio administration will be utilized to provide the maximum benefits to their at-risk students. We appreciate your time and consideration of this project. Please find attached a copy of our 501(c)3 letter. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mr. Tom Finke pearl                                                                                                                     Commissioner                                                                                                                                      New York City Department of Cultural Affairs                                                                                              31 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007

Dear Mr. Tom Finke pearl

The New York foundation for the arts (NYFA) is a nonprofit organization that has provides the concrete resources that working artists and emerging arts organizations need to strive. “This organization stablished in 1971 as an independent organization to individual artists throughout the state. The main mission of the company is not only to empower emerging artists but also to empower arts organizations across all disciplines at critical stages in their creative lives and professional/organizational development”.

This organization currently operates four programs to enhance and empower artists and organizations to become successful in the future.one of the programs that attained my attention the most was NYFA Learning. NYFA learning also encompasses professional development programs which include panels, workshops, individual consultations and training opportunities for all different types’ artists. This program is enormously important because through this program artists would enhance their skills and abilities to become professional in the future. This program has so much to offer that no one should be skeptical about joining the program. The program efforts combine ongoing programs with special off-site event and collaborate with peers in the different places.

The goal is to establish stronger networks of support for artists around the world and reach new audiences. The program also has a branch of professional development for artists. The main idea of professional development to focus on providing entrepreneurial training for all artists. NYFA learning also comprises a program called immigrant artist program.  This program is to provide professional support to immigrant artists working in New York City metropolitan area, helping them integrate into cultural world. And most importantly upholding the distinct identities.  NYFA Learning also includes programs in Asia.

The goal of NYFA is to expand and builds more programs worldwide. For all these amazing reasons, I believe we should maintain the NYFA program and all its projects active.my main objective in writing this letter is to request you Mr. Tom to help us support this program. This program not only benefits artists all over the world; But the economy and community. I’m kindly asking you to help maintain the program alive by donating or providing us with a fund of 40,000. This amount of money would be used to enhance the program and buy more equipment and technological devices to fortify the program.

I believe that by accomplishing this goal, many artists would benefit from the great projects coming in the near future. This amount of money would not only be used to strengthen the program; But also to expand the program as well. As I mentioned about, the program is expanding worldwide; so having a fund would highly help in the future. It would be amazing to have NYFA Learning all over around the world, and not just in two or three countries. Again many people will benefit from this program not only artists but everyone in general. It would also create employment and raise the economy. The better prepared artists are for the future; the better the future would be for the world. This fund can also be used to open up a place so that everyone could just come in and learn new skills and enhance their knowledge. I would gladly appreciate the consideration of this request. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ I’m looking forward to hearing a response from you Mr. Tom.

Sincerely, Francisco Diaz

Juan J Lu
174 Harrison ST,
Passaic,NJ 07055.
(509)-352 3353.

Date: August 23, 2015.

Mr. Clifford M. King,
Jinn Software,
3848 Coplin Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85040.

Dear Mr. King,

I am student to Advertising & Communication Design specialized in graphic designing and would like to work in your firm as an Jr art director. I would be graduating in two more years and would be glad if you offer me a job in your admire organization.

I am not sure if there is any requirement in your organization for the said post but would be highly obliged if you consider me for a job. Your firm carries a great reputation in the market in this field and it had been my innate desire to work for you.

I have attached a few projects as samples of my work done while perusing my degree. If you find it interesting and think I could work as per the standard of your organization, please call me on the above number to arrange an interview.

I would put my best efforts and would prove an asset to your organization, if given a chance. Attached is my resume for your reference.

I thank you for your time and consideration and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Juan J. Lu

HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT

265 Henry Street New York, NY 10002

April 1, 2015

Mr. Tom Finkelpearl

Commissioner

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

31 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007

Ref.: Henry Street Settlement Job Training and Placement

Dear Mr. Finkelpearl:

Henry Street Settlement is pleased to present this proposal for your review. We are a not-for-profit social service agency located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, specifically targeting individuals of that neighborhood, even though we welcome persons from all five boroughs. We are excited to partner with you to fund our Assisted Competitive Employment and the Unlimited Computer Training Program for mentally challenged youth ages 14 to 18. The objective of these programs is to help these individuals become self-sufficient and independent adults.

During the past years we have observed that a number of the young people who join our after school programs, are unable to be a part of the traditional programs because of their mental capacity. Expanding on the promise “no child left behind” we saw a need to address this issue by providing services aimed at helping these young people transition into society. The program aims to provide employment training skills at all levels which are attainable on an individual level, thereby increasing the confidence of these young people into entering the workforce.

We have seen measurable success and we now hope to expand our programs to address the need to include Saturdays, Sundays and an eight week program in the summer. Our proposal requests $10,000.00 to purchase up-to-date computers and other office equipment with which we can better train our participants. Our program is staffed by volunteers and so we do not have the extra expense of staff.

We appreciate you taking an interest in helping our youth develop their skills through our Assisted Competitive Employment and the Unlimited Computer Training Program. We invite you to pay us a personal visit at your convenience, in order to see the outstanding results of this program.

We hope that you will give our project further consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me for additional information or questions regarding our program.

Sincerely

Greg Rideout

Deputy Program Officer