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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBackup DocumentsArtistic Awakening, Inc. Dorothy Quintana Senior Arts Program Executive Director Luis De Rosa info@dynamiccdc.com Website: www.artisticawakenings.com Telephone (305) 576-0010 DUNN's # 024695267 Public Services - Other Elderly Services Artistic Awakening, INC is a small organization and therefore has special controls in place to ensure strict financial management. The corporate Chairperson is in constant contact with the organization, receives ongoing financial reports, and personally reviews and signs all forms relating to grants from governmental funding agencies. Our accountant, Mr. Nicholas Alvarez, CPA, works for Alvarez & Alvarez, P.A. - a firm that specializes in accounting for non -for -profit organizations. Mr. Alvarez regularly reviews the books of the corporation, advises on improving and enhancing bookkeeping practices, reviews payroll tax forms, and prepares an annual Financial Compilation. Artistic Awakenings, Inc., a non-profit 501(c) (3) community -based organization, is requesting funding for fiscal year 2016-2017 in the amount of $25,000 to operate the Artistic Awakening Dorothy Quintana Senior Arts Program for the Wynwood community's senior population. Wynwood, a community within the City of Miami, is an area traditionally known for having little or no economic resources. The National Objective for this activity is Assistance to Low/Moderate income persons as defined in 24 (CFE) 527.208 (a) (2). The HUD Matrix Code is 05A - Senior Services. The activity will take place: • Within the Wynwood Neighborhood Development Zone (bordered on the north by NW 36th Street, the east by North Miami Avenue, the south by NW 29th Street, and the west by I-95, • the Model Block area (NW 36th Street to the south, North Miami Avenue to the east and NW 4th Avenue to the west- Census block group 26003 and 26002), • the Wynwood Commercial Corridors: (a)Wynwood NW 2nd Avenue Corridor (Old San Juan Cultural and Entertainment District;(b) NW 2nd Avenue from 34th Street to the south to 38th Street to the north; and (c) NW 2nd Avenue from 14th Street to NW 39th Street. Artistic Awakenings, Inc. intends to serve a minimum of 20 seniors through its Dorothy Quintana Senior Arts Program. The goal of this program is to provide basic arts and crafts instruction to enable seniors to discover - or rediscover their artistic talents and abilities. The program provides seniors with an opportunity to break the monotony of their daily routines, their isolated lifestyles, and become involved in a socially interactive and mentally stimulating activity. Studies have shown that seniors, who remain active in such mentally stimulating and creative activities as arts & crafts delay the onset of various forms of dementia and other health issues. Arts & Crafts Classes will introduce the target population of low income seniors to the various genres of art (i.e. embroidery, knitting, textiles, Papier-Mache, painting, etc.) These activities will be taught by individuals with varied artistic skills and talents. At present, we have one instructor who has been provided to the program through an in -kind donation. Upon receipt of funding, Artistic will hire additional instructor(s). Additionally, Artistic Awakening will provide guest instructors on a volunteer basis to provide instruction on their individual areas of expertise. Survey and Marketing: We will conduct a survey of the area's population. The survey will introduce the program to neighborhood seniors who are currently unaware of the activities at the Dorothy Quintana Community Center. For those seniors who express an interest in the program, we will immediately begin the paperwork and processing to ensure their eligibility for the program. All seniors will be invited to attend and participate within the Senior's Art Shows, Health Fairs, and other special events sponsored by the program and our community collaborators, Borinquen Medical Centers of Miami Dade. Arts & Crafts: In each session, the art instructor will engage the seniors in developing their potential using various artistic materials. In addition to traditional arts & crafts materials and supplies, there will be an emphasis placed upon recycling - using bottles, jars, newspapers, boxes and other recyclable materials. Achievements and Results Artistic Awakenings, Inc. has established quarterly benchmarks to ensure that the Dorothy Quintana Senior Arts Program meets its goals within the time frame of the grant from the City of Miami. The staff of Artistic Awakenings, Inc.. will meet regularly to discuss the progress of each aspect of the program. In addition to meeting its goals, the agency will seek to determine the impact the program is having upon individual seniors, the community and the service area as a whole. Artistic Awakenings, Inc, has established quarterly benchmarks to ensure that the Dorothy Quintana Senior Arts Program meets its goals within the time frame of the grant from the City of Miami. The staff of Artistic Awakenings, Inc. will meet regularly to discuss the progress of each aspect of the program. In addition to meeting its goals, the agency will seek to determine the impact the program is having upon individual seniors, the community and the service area as a whole. Program Timeline First Quarter • Senior Arts Survey - Ongoing Activity • Arts & Crafts Program provided to at least 15 seniors • One Senior Arts Fair • One Senior Health Fair Second Quarter • Senior Arts Survey - Ongoing Activity • Arts & Crafts Program provided to at least 15 seniors (30 cumulative) Third Quarter • Senior Arts Survey - Ongoing Activity • Arts & Crafts Program provided to at least 15 seniors (45 cumulative) • One Senior Arts Fair Fourth Quarter • Senior Arts Survey - Ongoing Activity • Arts & Crafts Program provided to at least 15 seniors (45 cumulative) • One Senior Arts Fair Artistic Awakening's corporate offices are located at 3550 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 304. Program delivery will occur at the Dorothy Quintana Community Center within Roberto Clemente Park - 101 NW 34th Street. ersonnel Project Manager Assistant Art Instructor G ' Book7keeping/AppOuntant rogram Liability Insurance Art Supplies Internet