BE A HERO - SAVE THE ARTS!

To reduce costs, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has imposed an indefinite spending freeze. This includes funding for a key arts program that allows Culture Shock® Los Angeles to provide vital programs to over 25 school and community center sites throughout the district. Payments for completed work have been delayed and we’ve been asked to suspend all programming until further notice.

LAUSD’s decision to freeze funds without advance warning not only threatens our organization and the livelihood of our amazing teaching artists, but more importantly, it denies students the opportunity to have meaningful experiences in the arts. We’ve seen first-hand the positive impact of our programs and support recent studies* that have found “the arts have a measurable impact on students in high-poverty and urban settings” and they improve academic performance and enhance critical thinking abilities in children.

Last year, our dance education programs reached over 1500 people throughout the County. We are committed to continuing this outreach work; providing children with quality arts ed opportunities is a mission in which we truly believe. But, we need your help to keep the arts alive! Please support our efforts to sustain these in-school programs in January by making a tax-deductible donation to Culture Shock Los Angeles. 100% of your contribution will go directly to providing instruction for elementary school students in largely at-risk areas. Just $25 funds a 10-week dance workshop for a child.

On behalf of our Culture Shock LA family and the communities we serve, we thank you for your time and consideration. Any contribution will help. Happy Holidays!