By Lindzrox
Childhood is a unique and magical time when all children should have the chance to exercise their imagination and creativity. For some families, things like piano and art lessons are simply beyond their financial means. The Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre (CCAC) believes that every child deserves the chance to pursue the artist inside. For almost 30 years the CCAC has provided disadvantaged and at-risk children from across the city with professional music and art lessons.
During that time, thousands of children have passed through their doors and have left with more confidence, life-changing skills, and most importantly hope. The centre, situated in the historic three-storey Darryl Kent building on Parliament St. includes practice rooms, a visual art space, a computer lab and a large performance space equipped for a full theatre production or music group.
The CCAC is an oasis of learning where children acquire an extraordinary sense of self. A place where children have a feeling of belonging and are valued. Their spark is ignited and their life changed forever.
The CCAC relies primarily on grants and donations and the need is growing rapidly. Over 350 kids per week use the Centre for activities with another 200 on the waiting list. Donations have a direct impact on the children as all the money goes to operating the facility and paying for faculty. The CCAC can change the course of a child’s life and invests in a well-rounded and enriched future society of tomorrow. Statistics show that most kids who get involved with the arts stay out of trouble and are driven to achieve.
Stay tuned to Alternavox to learn more about the CCAC and their upcoming fundraising event in the fall. To learn more about them visit www.cabbagetownarts.org
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