The Flores Settlement Agreement – A Visual Guide
October 19, 2020
Learn the impact and history of the Flores Settlement Agreement and how it affects Immigrant Children's Shelters with this infographic....
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SWK Employee Horacio Necoechea Wins “Spirit of Free Arts” Award
May 27, 2020
In February, Horacio Necoechea stood on stage at Free Arts’ annual partner agency conference and accepted the “Spirit of Free Arts” award along with the original artwork Vision by Oliverio Balcells. ...
Sofia’s First Time at the Ballet
January 23, 2020
Sofia learned so much during her first field trip with Casa Campbell. She arrived at the shelter a few days before and had since been looking forward to the special outing with her peers to Ballet Arizona’s “The Nutcracker” at Symphony Hall. With the support and collaboration of Free Arts Arizona, 50 children in Southwest...
Guitarists Shine at Special Performance
September 23, 2019
Over the summer in 2019, Carlos Urtey, a musician and actor, came to Casa Lighthouse to teach youth how to play the guitar....
Camaraderie and Creativity Through Cooking
September 23, 2019
Nothing brings people together like food and friendship. Southwest Key Programs partnered with Free Arts, a hands-on art programming provider in Phoenix, Arizona, to use the healing powers of the arts to inspire and comfort children in our care. ...
The Role Art Therapy Plays in Shelters
September 18, 2019
Through many different outlets – music, painting, drawing, acting, dancing and more – children in our care can express themselves, communicate traumatic memories in a safe manner and continue their healing process....