PLATTEFORUM
Programs
Youth Arts and Community Engagement Program
USING THE ARTS AS A BRIDGE, WE CONNECT YOUTH AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WITH RESOURCES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PLATTEFORUM PROVIDES YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PERSONAL, ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS, RECEIVE CRITICAL FEEDBACK AND LEARN TO WORK AS PART OF A TEAM. OUR COLLABORATION WITH ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS HELP INFORM YOUTH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO BECOME A FORCE FOR GOOD WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES LIKE FIELD-TRIPS AND PARTICIPATION IN A VARIETY OF EVENTS HELP TO REMOVE EXACERBATING ROADBLOCKS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND GRADUATION, SUCH AS: HUNGER, LACK OF TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, LIMITED ACCESS TO TUTORING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, HOMELESSNESS, AND LACK OF PARENTAL SUPPORT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$485.6KProgram 1 [2025]
AT PLATTEFORUM, YOUTH AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS COLLABORATE ON LONG-TERM, ARTS-BASED PROJECTS THAT CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE THEMES RELEVANT TO THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES WHILE WORKING IN A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND STIPENDS THAT REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, YOUTH BUILD ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PROGRAM OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED SENSE OF BELONGING, DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE AND CAREER-RELATED SKILLS, STRONGER CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY, AND GREATER CONFIDENCE AND SELF-EFFICACY AMONG YOUTH. ARTISTS EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND BECOME MENTORS AND LEADERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesSep 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$526K
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