Every Supportive Action Makes the Foundation of Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center Stronger
Thank You for Checking Out Our Main Support Page!
I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all. — Leo Rosten
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center (CUARC) is a volunteer-run nonprofit 501 (C) 3 organization that uses funds for art supplies, needed community programs, discussions, workshops, and gallery space. Every month, CUARC is leading programs that will serve a diverse crowd such as the youth, artists, students, people of all colors and backgrounds, and those in the local Chicago neighborhood. This nonprofit is special because it reaches out to the greater Chicagoland neighborhoods, United States, and internationally.
You can count on us to always have volunteer and internship positions open for those that are interested in gaining new skills or sharing the skills they have. Thus, the people helping to run CUARC are dedicated individuals who are trained to be very supportive & committed to the hours they put in. Please take a moment to shop or donate to CUARC or become a member, for every dollar can go a long way here.
New art will be displayed in the shopping section of our support page very shortly. This original art is from past artists and recent shows that can be bought right on the website and all of these items can be packed and shipped right to you. Funds from this will also support CUARC. We thank you so much for the support you lend us toward the future of this organization.
We are looking forward to keeping you informed on new innovations that will come from your generosity. Please contact us for a monthly newsletter for new shows, fundraising events, and volunteer opportunities. Thanks again and looking forward to hearing from you!
Ways to Donate
- You may use Paypal with our email address sophiebella@sbcglobal.net
- Send your check payable to Urban Art Retreat
- Purchase art from our online store
- Donate using JustGive.org
Ramp Project/Accessibility Initiative
Please consider donating to help us with expenses for our accessibility project. If this is your first time donating to us, we encourage you to become a fundraiser. We also encourage you to sign up for our newsletter for updates on the project, become a volunteer, or become an annual supporter through your purchase of a membership. Thank you for your support!
We are raising money to build a “U” shaped ramp from the gate near the street up to the door of the building. This is part of a bigger accessibility initiative so that we all can have access to art and the gallery.
To donate, click on the “Donate now” button below.
MEMBERSHIP to support our organization encourages our volunteers!
Membership shows your support for Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Volunteering shows your support for Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Donating shows your support for Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Attending activities/events shows your support for Chicago Urban Art Retreat
Basic Membership is giving $25.00 per year to be a CUARC member.
Fun Membership is $50.00 per year to be a CUARC member.
Hard Membership is $75.00 per year to be a CUARC member.
Angel Membership is $1000.00 per year to be a CUARC member.
When becoming a member, we will gift you with some art made by one of our program participants. We hope you will enjoy it and understand the meaning of this person being able to make this artwork in an accepting and supportive environment.
Thank you for becoming a member. Thank you for volunteering your time and donating your money to a small grassroots organization founded in 1984. Our primary programs are: the women’s residence, Have Studio Will Travel, the Peace Park/Nature Is Nurture, Animal Welfare, Social Justice Adults program, Social Justice Stage Event, art gallery. We are an all volunteer organization. Check, cash, or (Paypal.com sophiebella@sbcglobal.net)
WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?
Maybe you are interested in helping with a room makeover for the Women’s Residence? Perhaps you would like to be the entertainment at a Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center event? Or, maybe you would like to help with publicity, office duties, or mural painting? Maybe you would like to help with gardening chores? No matter what interests you, Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center can use your help!
Help once or twice, monthly or weekly, it’s all up to you! All agreements have a time limit, for example, you can commit to helping weekly for two months, monthly for six months, or just for the Annual Newcomers Dinner or the Annual Social Justice Stage event. You decide, depending on your schedule.
To get started, join us for a Volunteer Orientation on any Saturday that works with you 1-2p.m.. You can learn more about our organization and we can have the opportunity to meet you. Just register for the Saturday you can make a commitment to attend. RSVP at contact@urbanartretreat.com and then show up!
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