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Spirit Awakening Foundation
www.spiritawakening.org
(866) 456-8002
CEO/Founder: Akuyoe Graham
Mission
We believe that art is powerful and can entertain, heal, transform and inspire; therefore, artistic expression is a powerful entryway to uncover and heal from traumatic experiences. With the use of meditation/mindfulness practices, creative writing, visual arts, music, role-play, conflict resolution and dramatic improvisation, we support abused, neglected and underserved youth and young adults in realizing their value, self-worth, and dignity.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.
It has been an honor and privilege to be a part of Spirit Awakening Foundation… I only wish I’d found it sooner. I can’t say whether life would be ‘better’ per se, but what I can say without a doubt, is that I would have become the person I am today a lot sooner, and maybe even easier. Probably would’ve dodged that six-year sentence when I was 17 years old. However, my story as it stands, is a testament to the value of the work we do here at Spirit: teenage hellraiser, sadomasochistic manic depressive, serial burglar, turned community volunteer, teaching artist, reentry advisor, and board member.”
Open the Gateways of Possibility
Santa Barbara has the chance to launch a proven, scalable program that has changed hundreds of young, vulnerable lives in Los Angeles. Your gift, of any amount, can help them establish the Mentoring Leaders Program locally, providing meals, transportation, and creative workshops for vulnerable youth. By sponsoring this work, you give teens here access to mentorship, artistic expression, and the tools to advocate for themselves.
Spirit Awakening’s three decades of impact show that when youth are valued, they rise. Help plant that legacy in Santa Barbara – across schools, community centers, and juvenile facilities. Donate today to open doors for the next generation of leaders, right here at home.
Key Supporters
Board Members:
Akuyoe Graham
Lynn Kitchen
Bert Christian
India Radfar
Martha Della Scala
Karan Nigam
Pluto Brown
Hunter Formica
Peter O’Fallon
Supporters:
The California Wellness Foundation
Gina Morris/EDL Northwest
Amity Foundation
L.A. County Dept. of Arts & Culture
L.A. County Office of Education
Liberty Hill Foundation
A & A Fund
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Agape International Spiritual Center
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Esalen Institute