The Havenwood Foundation

Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where members of our community can come together to explore and express their creativity through arts and craft and STEM workshops. We strive to empower individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels to discover their artistic potential, build self-confidence, and connect with others through the shared experience of creating.

Our Goal

The underserved, unincorporated mountain communities are often overlooked in terms of educational and creative opportunities for young people. Recognizing this gap, we have establishmed a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a space where young individuals can explore arts and crafts while integrating principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This initiative aims to empower youth in these communities by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and innovation, ultimately equipping them with valuable skills for their future.

Objectives

Provide Accessible Arts and Crafts Education: Establish a physical space within the community where young people can access resources, materials, and mentorship to explore various forms of arts and crafts.
Integrate STEM Principles: Develop programs and workshops that incorporate STEM concepts into artistic endeavors, demonstrating the intersection between creativity and technology.
Foster Creativity and Innovation: Create an environment that encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and collaboration, nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators.
Promote Community Engagement: Partner with local schools, community organizations, and businesses to extend the reach of our programs and ensure inclusivity within the community.
Empower Youth Leadership: Provide opportunities for young individuals to take on leadership roles, guiding program development, and implementation to ensure relevance and effectiveness.

Where
The Havenwood Foundation is located in Running Springs, California. We have over an acre of property with a few buildings, one of which we want to renovate and turn into a community arts and crafts workshop space. During the summer months we will also have a community garden.
Why
As artists ourselves, we realize that not everyone has access to the tools and information that enables one to foster creativity. Our foundation aims to awaken the artistic potential within individuals and enrich their lives by providing opportunities for self-discovery and expression through a variety of artistic mediums and workshops led by skilled instructors, fostering creativity and personal growth in a supportive and inclusive community.
How
The Havenwood Foundation will raise money through donations, fundraisers, and grant requests. We will use this money to renovate one of the buildings on our property and equip it with tools and supplies that will enable us to host workshops in various artistic endeavors.