owoa cares

We believe that art is an agent of good in the world.
Featured here are charities and organizations that use art to heal, inspire, and make a difference - take the time to check them out and support these efforts.

• VH1 Save the Music is a "non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education. Since 1997, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided $43 million worth of new musical instruments to more than 1,600 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of more than 1.2 million public school students"

• ASTEP "uses the arts as a tool to empower young people with creativity, knowledge, and a strong sense of self-esteem, factors which help them advance their lives and communities. At ASTEP, we provide artists with opportunities to connect with global youths, allowing them to use their gifts to create meaningful and effective change for young people in need."
• www.asteponline.org

• Hollywood Arts "is a one-of-a-kind arts academy for homeless and foster care young people located in the heart of Hollywood. The Center offers classes in media, music and the commercial arts—giving young people a chance to learn about a variety of creative activities, sharpen their thinking skills and prepare them for jobs in the creative industries. Classes emphasize hands-on learning, mentor relationships, teamwork and technical skills. The Hollywood Media+Arts Center has a fully equipped recording studio, computer lab and classroom space."
• www.hollywood-arts.org

• Light From Africa is "a non-profit organisation (NPO) that aims to empower historically disadvantaged South Africans - and especially children affected by HIV/Aids - through the creation and sale of handcrafted African ceramic artworks. These fine artworks portray an intricate fusion of the traditional and the modern - of true African flavour and unique local flair."
• www.lightfromafrica.org