Disabled Artists Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to provide Art Supplies, inspiration, and training to those challenged with Emotional and/or Physical disabilities 

The source of the funding will be the direct donations of funds and supplies; also by the sale of donated goods, goods purchased by the Foundation and by the fundraising activities directed by the Foundation

Projects Currently Underway or Planned

Hartist (differently abled artist) packages

We create and mail packages of art/craft supplies to Hartists (Disabled Artists) with financial need.
Hartist Boxes = Quarterly and Happy Packs = Monthly
We provide discounted art/craft supplies to physically/emotionally challenged globally
We provide art inspiration and drive an awareness campaign about how creative arts improve one’s overall well being

Hartist (differently abled artist) Training

YouTube, Pinterest, and Facebook are our primary inspiration and communication tools to connect with Hartists and any others who may have interest in discovering together.

1) Paper Crafting  (Including ALL types)

2) Mixed Media  

3) Jewelry Making (or anything related)

JJ) Journal or Book Making or Altering

FY) Fabric, Yarn, Ribbon, Lace and Fiber Creations

AC) All Things Art or Crafty

Fundraising - Click here to Donate

We accept monetary donations directly on PayPal - http://www.disabledartists.org/donate

We accept art/craft supplies mailed to 16970 San Carlos Blvd, 160-106, Ft Myers, FL 33908 or purchased from our Amazon Wish list here https://a.co/hxcmOKV

If you want to host an auction or event to help (online or in person) and provide 100% of the proceeds http://paypal.me/Hartists please contact us at HELP@disabledARTISTS.org and we will find a way to help you — If less than 100% of your proceeds are donated to our foundation, you must contact us for prior authorization before using our name.

If you want to provide items for us to thank our corporate donors or small business partners, please mail them to

Disabled Artists Foundation - 16970 San Carlos Blvd, 160-106, Ft Myers, FL 33908 — your donated items can be completed works of ART, ART/CRAFT SUPPLIES AND/OR VINTAGE BOOKS

Our eBay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/helpdafi/

Volunteers - E-Mail us to Volunteer

We are currently working on identifying volunteers with experience (or eager to learn) willing to:

1) Destash or help others destash and donate to us directly - https://www.disabledartists.org/destash  

2) Help prepare the kits and ideas for Hartists  - WISH@Disabledartists.org

3) Develop fundraising strategies and implementation plans - HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

4) Identify other volunteer ideas we should utilize - HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

5) Speak on our behalf about our efforts and help fundraise for cash, art supplies, and books -approval and plan with HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

6) We need help in kit creation/packaging, shipping, inventory management, displays, etc... WISH@Disabledartists.org

7) Auction publicity and help bring auction items - http://www.disabledartists.org/auction-calendar

8) Grant hunter and writer - SUPPORT@Disabledartists.org

9) Corporate Donation Ideas and Support - DONATE@disabledARTISTS.org

10) Etsy Store or Website store partnership - HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

11) Create YouTube or Facebook group training videos targeted to those who can’t afford many supplies HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

12) Become a teacher in our quarter courses that start as a fundraiser and later are provided free to Hartists. HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

13) Other - think of the strengths you have and let us know - HELP@disabledARTISTS.org

Mission: Energize Disabled Through Arts — Disabled includes Differently Abled

Donate

Your donation allows us to Teach and Supply Disabled Artists ay or below poverty

Online Monetary Donations

Monthly Donations through PATREON

If you prefer a one time donation through PayPal, you can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3119653

Snail mail - art supplies, books, office supplies, and monetary donations

Disabled Artists Foundation

16970 San Carlos Blvd.

Unit 160-106

Fort Myers, FL 33908

Spread the Word

Tell your friends and family about this organization. There's no better way to make an impact than to become an active advocate yourself.  Join now and make an impact!

  • Our Facebook page

  • Our volunteer Facebook group at dAFi's Angels

  • Our YouTube channels

    • On the dAFi Inspires channel, we have training videos from a variety of YouTube artists — check out ALL the playlists. We also have a playlist of the design team projects - check those out for sure.

    • On the Care Hart channel, we hold an auction to raise funds on the second Saturday of each month … we also share packages of donated creative supplies or kits mailed.

    • On the Jean Peter Artist channel, we do training videos and share packages of donated creative supplies or kits mailed.

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Recognized as a Great Nonprofit!