Oct
23

Would you like to bring more beauty and culture to our troubled world?

Child with Down Syndrome happily displays her hands covered with fingerpaint

This week’s CFC Cause of the Week is Arts & Humanities. Throughout history, humans have explored our identity through our creative pursuits: film, painting, poetry, music, literature, sculpture, photography, and more. The arts help communities understand their own history and preserve their culture for future generations. Arts and humanities broaden our experience and enrich our lives. Studying arts and humanities teaches young people to think creatively and critically, preparing them to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Here is just one example that illustrates how a CFC-participating charity is built on these principles:

Danny’s passion for creativity and art led him to a CFC-participating charity that uses art to connect communities and preserve culture for future generations. He believes everyone can realize his or her potential through artistic expression and education. His organization employs veterans who partner with inner-city artists to create art programs for kids. It also has programs that support more holistic health care options for veterans, teachers, students and creators.

Would you like to bring more beauty and culture to the world? Donate today. (Please make sure that you list 20560 for the Smithsonian Zip Code when donating.)

Here are a few more examples of how CFC donations can help:

  • Preserve historic buildings and other sites for future generations to enjoy.
  • Host after-school music, art, and theater classes.
  • Sponsor community programs in local libraries.

Learn more about the Arts & Humanities and visit the Virtual Charity Fair.

Thank you for Giving Happy and supporting the CFC!

Julissa Marenco
Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs
Chief Marketing Officer

Co-Chair
2023 Combined Federal Campaign

For further information on this message, contact Office of Communications and External Affairs Campaign Managers:  Michelle Gelhausen, GelhausenM1@si.edu and Ed Tudor, TudorC@si.edu in the Office of Visitor Services.

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Posted: 23 October 2023
About the Author:

Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.