For those 5 million Americans currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, of which more than 500,000 live in Florida, the Alzheimer’s Association has a tremendous impact in supporting people and advancing research in the area of neurodegenerative diseases. Serving over 120,000 people in the Central and North Florida chapter, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit provides access to free support groups, educational classes and enriching activities for both sufferers and their caretakers. Provided through generous contributions, 79% of all donor dollars directly support the organization’s commitment to research and assisting families in need.
With burns ranking as the fifth most common cause of nonfatal childhood injuries, the Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida offers programs catering specifically to young burn survivors and their families, including rehabilitation classes, networking events and opportunities to apply for both academic and medical financial aid. The main program hosted by the foundation is the annual four-day burn camp, also known as Camp Tequesta.
More than 45% of LGBT+ youth face physical violence and harassment due to their sexual orientation and more than 25% are forced out of their homes. The exhibit features artwork created by several members of Zebra Coalition, as well as LGBT+ supporters from around the nation.
Founded in 1937, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is one of Florida’s oldest and largest animal welfare agencies. Each year, over 10,000 homeless dogs and cats seek shelter through Pet Alliance. The agency provides disaster response efforts, homes for animals in crisis and food for dogs and cats in need. Additionally, the veterinarians help and heal 45,000 animals through the clinic each year.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is the largest provider of homeless services in Central Florida. The current exhibit features artwork by some of the 250 children who participated in the ABCs (Art by Coalition Children) last year. The Coalition strives to put an end to homelessness with the community’s support.
Appleton Creative worked with Hilton Grand Vacations Club to honor its team members who spent the day volunteering at the Coalition for Homeless of Central Florida. This effort was part of the Hilton Grand Vacation’s Global Week of Service initiative. To recognize these local volunteers, Hilton Grand Vacations hosted an art inspired gallery show, titled “The Spirit of Giving.” The centerpiece of the gallery, The Giving Circle™, featured individuals in highlighted moments throughout the Global Week of Service. Haywood Green, a resident of the Coalition, sketched the mural that HGV volunteers painted that day among other things. HGV also graciously framed a collection of portraits that Haywood illustrated to display in the gallery.
To purchase art, please contact the artist directly at 321-947-6569 or
HaywoodTGreen@aol.com.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was founded in 1999. Today the non-profit is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. The PurpleLight Exhibit shares artists’ healing by showcasing their artistic expression of hope and advocacy.
Beacon College is the premier accredited nonprofit college offering both bachelor and associate degrees exclusively for students with learning disabilities and ADHD. Beacon embraces students with learning disabilities by providing educational opportunities that acknowledge individual learning differences.
In September 2007, The Foundation for Foster Children was created. The mission of the foundation is to enrich the lives of children placed in foster care by providing opportunities that nurture their ability to succeed. All of the art in this show was created or inspired by Central Florida foster children.
Pasadena Villa is an innovator in mental health residential treatment and transitional services for adults. The artists featured in this gallery have extraordinary courage and have overcome challenges in their lives with “mental illness.” The artists have chosen to share their expression and hope through art in order to have their voices heard.
