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BuildaBridge is a non-profit 501(c)3 arts education and intervention organization that engages the transformative power of the arts to bring hope and healing to children, families, and communities in the tough places of the world. BuildaBridge motivates, enlists, trains, and connects those with artistic gifts with those in greatest need.

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BuildaBridge Goes Country

Thanks to George Ensle, the Song Painter, for sending us a BuildaBridge song from his new album Build A Bridge. (We like the name.) "George has a unique fingerpicking style originating from his classical guitar training and honed over the years to flow seamlessly with his lyrics. He has been called a 'songpainter,' capturing 'lifescapes', with storysong portraits of "real people making it in the real world." Check his website . Song used here by permission: George Ensle. Copyright 2008 by George Ensle, Ensle Publishing BMI.

 

Diaspora of Hope 2009

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We are gearing up for Diaspora of Hope 2009 with projects around the world.  We are seeking local and international artist involvement and national projects. If you want to register to be a part of this exciting and meaningful experience:
 
1. Individual Artsists Register on BuildaBridge People.
2. Read about Diaspora of Hope 2008.
3. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
4. For organizations who want to host a team of artists, or organize your own DOH read about Diaspora of Hope criteria on this website.
 
Here is what one of our partners had to say about DOH 2008:
 
May I take this opportunity to thank your team, BUILDABRIDGE for the wonderful inspiration you gave to the children of Mathare. To this kids, hope was not in their vocabulary, but since the art program, there is a significant change in the way they view life. It was like they had lost hope in life and they were living for the sake of living. Believing that they can not make it in life. Somehow, they have been emancipated from that mental slavery. Drama is still alive at Inspiration Centre ... Yours, Godfrey O. Lutende - Drama teacher.

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Thank You to Our Supporters

Lincoln Financial Foundation Supports BuildaBridge's Artology Program



lincoln_financial_foundation.jpgArtology 2009 will be made possible, in part by a grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation. Artology is BuildaBridge’s multi-disciplinary art and science summer camp. Led by professional artists and graduate medical students, this program integrates scientific learning and discovery with artistic expression. Artology serves children who are coping with homelessness providing them with a safe, educational and inquisitive environment to explore nature and the arts.

Lincoln Financial Foundation improves the quality of life in Philadelphia through projects that have lasting impact in the areas of  arts and culture, education, workforce development and human services.

BuildaBridge thanks the generous support of Lincoln Financial Foundation so  that Artology programming can continue to provide quality arts-integrated education to children free of charge. Programming would not be possible without support from corporations, individuals and foundations like Lincoln Financial Foundation. Stay tuned for updates about Artology 2009.

To learn more about giving and corporate sponsorship opportunities please contact The Coordinator of Development Kathleen McLaughlin, 215.842.0428 x11 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it