Furthering a Tradition of Grassroots Giving

2006 Annual Report In 2006, the continued to build communi- Working with the International Convention on Human ty connections and strengthen its network, and engaged Rights and Bay Area youth arts programs, Rex com- in new collaborations. Notably, summer festivals around misioned a dramatization about human rights aimed at the country supported Rex with funding and an active incorporation in school curriculums. This report highlights presence. Bands enthusiastically particpated in benefits. the many meaningful connections and worthwhile results.

Ralph J. Gleason Award Award Award In memory of music journalist Ralph J. Gleason, a In memory of guitarist and founding Rex In memory of pioneering producer and founding Rex major figure in the advancement of music in America in board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to board member Bill Graham, himself a refugee, this award the 1960s, whose openness to new music and ideas tran- honor and support individuals and groups that work is for those working to assist children who are victims scended differences between generations and styles. to encourage creativity in young people. of political oppression and human rights violations.

NOTC marching band in old New Orleans Teachers & students at Las Posadas Holiday Event IP founders Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck New Old Time Chautauqua Los Cenzontles Mexican Innocence Project The New Old Time Chautauqua Art Center The mission of the Innocence Project seeks to build community through The mission of the center is to pro- is to provide post-conviction legal laughter, entertainment and educa- mote and provide a quality education assistance to people in prison whose tion. They aim to delight, educate, in Mexican art forms to the general claims of innocence can be proven amaze, and provoke the imagination public with an emphasis on youth, through DNA testing, and to bring of adults and children alike. Summer to sponsor cultural exchanges be- much needed tools and reforms Tours are usually three to six weeks tween the U.S. and Mexico and to to the criminal justice system. The long and the stay in each community develop community awareness and primary policy objectives are to is commonly about three days. Typi- responsibility through the arts. Los guarantee access to DNA testing, to cally events include a vaudeville Cenzontles provides weekly classes establish professional standards and show, workshops, a parade and in music, dance and arts and crafts independent oversight of crime labs a smaller community show. New in a variety of regional Mexican and and to prevent mistaken eyewitness Old Time Chautauqua is an entirely Latin styles. Los Cenzontles strongly identifications. The Innocence Proj- volunteer community whose goals believes that traditional culture ect forges common ground among are: to present programs to diverse should be a vehicle for deeper and all those affected: the wrongfully communities with a focus on under- more relevant modes of expression convicted and their families, crime served areas, to partner with local and achieves this by promoting both victims and their families, criminal groups to organize and present a strong technical approach to music justice professionals, and all others community events and to promote and dance as well as the social con- concerned with the fair and honest interaction within communities. texts for the traditions represented. administration of justice. 615 54th Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 13108 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94805 100 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011 360-385-2212 • www.chautauqua.org 510-233-8015 • www.loscenzontles.com 212-364-5356 • www.innocenceproject.org From the Executive Director On December 1, 2006 I had the privilege of welcoming a full house to a Warfield Theater benefit concert to enjoy Vibes for Peace – A Celebration of Music. That night marked, to the day, the 5th anniversary of our renewal endeavors. As I reflect on 2006 activities, I think of them in the context of all that has happened since that Furthering a Tradition of Grassroots Giving special launch benefit on December 1, 2001,The Healing Power of Music.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS We have continued to plant seeds for a garden of connections that enable Rex to support many grassroots programs, while at the same time building a broad phil- Cameron Sears Sage Scully anthropic community grounded in the spirit of creativity. Those seeds have been John Scher sprouting, and their roots deepened in 2006. We granted $150,500 to 34 programs Cliff Palefsky Roger McNamee across the U.S. and internationally, and began 2007 with another $78,000 to 15 pro- Nick Morgan John Leopold grams. Since our launch we have granted $832,000 to 149 programs, for a grand Michael Klein total of $8.2 million to some 1,000 beneficiaries. In 2006, the first Rex Foundation CD Rosalie Howarth was produced; Rex was a beneficiary at four summer music festivals; several family Freddy Hahne foundations chose Rex as a funding partner to support programs they might other- Andy Gadiel wise have missed; and we held our 4th Black Tie-Dye Ball, which further deepened Kristin Dolan community ties among concert goers, in-kind contributors and local beneficiaries. Stefanie Coyote Barry Caplan Diane Blagman 2006 also included a new type of creative collaboration for Rex: The World As Steve Bernstein Could Be – A Declaration of Human Rights. This collaboration brought together local Bill Graham (1984 – d.1991) youth art organizations to create a live production to dramatize the vision of uni- Jerry Garcia (1984 – d.1995) versal human rights through original compositions for theater, dance, spoken word Advisory board Bill Walton and song. This initiative demonstrated the importance of the arts as a vehicle for Jon McIntire Larry Brilliant generating greater awareness about vital social issues, and the importance of sup- Bernie Bildman porting non-profit programs like those involved in this effort. With this project, in emeritus – Hal Kant addition to the benefits received from the programs themselves, the youth had the executive director opportunity to learn about human rights and how their creative disciplines could Sandy Sohcot help convey what they learned. They also were given a voice and powerful role in administration Chris Meharg teaching others, in a way that will live on. Made possible because of the generous Events Peter Kliegman support of corporate, foundation and individual sponsors, this endeavor connected

volunteers Alan Trist many segments of the Rex Foundation community. Casey Lowdermilk As you read through these pages, take satisfaction from all that your support and The Rex Foundation is participation has helped make happen. I am honored to be part of this special named after Rex Jackson, a Grateful Dead roadie community that demonstrates care for the greater good with such a unique com- and later road manager until bination of generosity, creative spirit and joyful connection. his untimely death in 1976 – Sandy Sohcot

how rex works Mission Statement The Rex Foundation has no The Rex Foundation continues to embody the spirit of generosity and concern that evolved in the cul- paid board members. Virtually ture of the and the Grateful Dead, aiming to help secure a healthy environment, promote all of our grant recipients are individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary social services, assist others less selected through the personal fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous people and ensure their cultural survival, build knowledge and outreach of our decision makers – as a result, a stronger community, and educate children and adults everywhere. grant requests are not solicited. Guiding Principles and Values We have no application forms and no published guidelines. • We respect traditional wisdom cultures. Grants are made once or • We respect individual rights and differences. twice a year, and our report • We are willing to take risks and trust people. is published annually. • We help people who are helping others and are trying to make a difference. • We help people develop bold new solutions to problems. Rex FoundaTIon • We benefit the broader community and the broader good. P.O. Box 29608 • We practice inclusiveness and open-mindedness. , CA 94129 • We support organizations committed to grassroots action. (415) 561-3134 • We seek to identify entities doing good work that might otherwise be overlooked. www.rexfoundation.org • Our support helps beyond direct funding by boosting the visibility of the recipient’s work. • We want to be an agent of change, to help leverage greater impact. Federal ID # 68 0033257 • We are non-partisan. Printed on • We promote an active, informed citizenry. Vanguard Ecoblend • The Foundation is an efficient conduit for supporting the community. 25% Hemp + 75% PCW • Being part of the Rex Foundation is enjoyable. Living Tree Paper Company • We carry on the best of the spirit of the 60’s to create a more harmonious world. Rex Foundation at Summer Festivals In 2006, Rex was designated a beneficiary at the follow- ing music festivals: Another Bear’s Picnic, , Grateful Fest, and for the second year in a row, the 10,000 Lakes Festival. We were also invited to participate at the Mountain Jam festival. In addition to receiving direct financial support, we had the opportunity to connect with musicians and fans, many of whom are part of the next generation that want to further what the Grateful Dead started. The Rex Foundation is grateful for the vision and generous support of the Festival producers and looks forward to participating in their 2007 festivals.... and many more. D ramatizing the S i g n i f i c a n c e o f t h e Universal Declaration of Human Rights Balboa High School performance of The World As It Could Be On December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted and To encourage the creative arts and support non-profit proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. programs, Rex commissioned three Bay Area non-profit Its 30 articles articulate a vision of a world where all organizations that use drama, movement and spoken human beings have freedom of speech and belief, and word in their work with youth, to create a dramatiza- freedom from fear and want. In February 2006, the Rex tion about human rights, called The World As It Could Be Foundation published its newsletter, Perspectives on Be- – A Declaration of Human Rights. We had the pleasure of ing Human, to promote greater awareness of this vision working with Ellen Sebastian Chang as Creative Direc- as a connector across different efforts to right wrongs, tor. The dramatization was presented at a convening in including civil rights, and economic, social and envi- the Presidio in San Francisco on December 7th, which ronmental justice. Desiring to convene other non-profits also featured David Brancaccio of the PBS program on this topic, the Rex Foundation began developing a NOW as moderator of a post-performance discussion, program involving local youth organizations and con- and at Balboa High School in San Francisco on the nected with the International Convention on Human following day, as part of that school’s curriculum on Rights (ICHR). ICHR, as part of its mission to strengthen human rights. We engaged the services of recent Rex the Universal Declaration, is developing a human rights beneficiary Studio BayCat to record the Balboa High curriculum for high school students. Given our mutual School performance and produce a DVD that can now interests, Rex worked with ICHR to produce a project be distributed for presentations at other schools and that could be presented at a Rex Foundation convening, forums. The video of this compelling performance, and also become part of ICHR’s school curriculum on along with the complete list of performers, sponsors human rights. and participating organizations, can be seen on the Rex Statement of Revenue and Disbursements website at rexfoundation.org. and Changes in Net Assets for Year Ending 12/31/06 New Website Features for Expanded Connections Operating Revenues Special Events Revenue $ 255,407 With the desire to plant more seeds of connection across Less: Cost of direct benefit to donors (134,177) the Internet superhighways, Rex has added features to Net Revenue from Special Events 121,230 Outside Fundraising Benefits 15,666 the website which aim to convey more in-depth informa- Contributions 85,030 tion about our community of beneficiaries, musicians Merchandise Income 8,442 and supporters. We seek to encourage more Internet Interest & other income 12,756 Total Operating Revenues 243,124 buzz about how Rex works, and encourage people to Operating EXPENSES get on board the Rex Community Caravan. The new Grants 150,500 features include Food for Thought about our beneficiaries, Management and General Fundraising 156,625 Total Operating Expenses 307,125 Musicians Spotlight about our community of musicians, Net Assets, beginning of year 467,181 Ripple Effects about the interesting on-going impact of Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets (64,001) Rex grants, and Getting on the Bus, personal stories from Increase (decrease) in temporarily restricted net assets (10,973) Rex supporters about why they’ve decided to be “On Net Assets, end of year $ 392,207 Board the Caravan.” Rex also started a Blog and became part of MySpace.com.

3 R E X M U S I C A L E V E NT S

he Rex Foundation presented two fundraising events and two benefit concerts in 2006. These Toccasions celebrated music, joyful and generous spirits, creative and personal connections, which, all combined, have become a signature experience of the Rex Foundation’s adventure in nurturing a forum for community participation and philanthropy.

This energy reflects and extends from the Grateful Dead’s long tradition of grassroots giving, now pro- pelled by a new generation of musicians, audiences,

and non-profit enthusiasts. Photo: J. Bloomrosen J. Photo: New Riders of the Purple Sage The New Riders of the Purple Sage provided Rex sup- porters with a pre-concert sound check party and recep- tion on November 18th at the Center for

Ethical Culture. Photo: Peter Kliegman Peter Photo: Bob Weir greeting

On July 14th, Rex held a reception prior to the Ratdog and String Cheese Incident concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Attendees enjoyed mingling with the performers in the elegant and intimate Roxy Suite.

Photo: Bob Minkin Vibes for Peace marquee

On December 1st, Rex presented Vibes for Peace at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, being the West Coast premiere of the featuring Mickey Hart, , Giovanni Hidalgo, , , Jen Durkin and Special Guest Bob Weir. The concert was opened by another legendary percus- sion ensemble, , with Hart, Hidalgo, Sikiru

Adepoju, and special guest Zachir Hussain. Photo: Tobin Voggesser Tobin Photo:

On September 22nd, Rex presented a Black Tie-Dye Ball at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado, its third with the Dark Star Orchestra. With the success of

the evening, Rex supported three local area non-profit Werner John Photo: programs and created new community connections. The Rhythm Devils, Winterland, San Francisco, 1980 4 T h e R E X F O U N D ATION’ S 2006 GRANT B E N E FICIARI e s

Advocates for Victims of women athletes in practical pro- ronment, save money and improve of Assault grams demonstrating the valuable health and quality of life. CV’s pri- Advocates for Victims of Assault societal benefits of sports aimed at mary service is to synthesize and provides support to victims of abuse making a difference in each other’s disseminate information, specifically and trauma in Summit County, CO. lives. Programs include girls’ fitness focusing on the use of green prod- Services are immediate, confidential, teams in underserved neighbor- ucts and services, and improving culturally relevant and compassion- hoods, community involvement, sustainability in the home, business ate, with victim safety and offender leadership and advocacy programs. and in land management practices. 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 1474 University Avenue #132, Berkeley, CA 94702 accountability as essential compo- • 408-535-4832 • www.bawsi.org • 510-898-4895 • www.conservationvalue.org nents. The primary goal is to assist victims by providing them with sup- Berkeley High School port, outreach sources, education Student Court (BHS) and safety measures. All services are BHS Student Court seeks to provide non-discriminatory. a positive alternative to out-of- PO Box 1859, Frisco, CO 80443 • 970-668-3906 • www.summitadvocates.org school suspensions for students who face disciplinary action. The court African Environmental represents a shift from a purely puni- Human Rights Investigator tive to an instructional and preven- The Rex Foundation grant supports tive approach to school discipline. the investigation of environmental Students are held accountable for and human rights abuses in the school offenses and helped to un- Council on Aging Congo and various nearby countries derstand how their offenses have Council on Aging Services for se- in Africa. The research is relayed to harmed others. The court’s goal is niors provides services that support a wide variety of non-governmental to improve achievement by keeping the independence and well-being organizations such as Project Cen- students in school and engaged in of older adults in Sonoma County, sored and Amnesty International, academics rather than keeping them and advocates for the quality of life who use the source material to docu- away through suspension and being of elders. The Rex Foundation grant ment concerns that would not other- behind in schoolwork. was specifically awarded to the 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 • 510-717-1185 • wise be identified or documented. law.berkeley.edu/centers/bccj/studentorg/bhsc.html Meals on Wheels Kitchen Campaign www.earthways.org to support funding of a new kitchen Ambassadors of Hope and Black Rock Arts Foundation facility to address the increasing de- Opportunity (AHO) Black Rock Arts Foundation sup- mand for services and efficiency of AHO works to prevent homeless- ports and promotes community- operations to meet the future needs ness of Marin County youth ages based interactive art that generates of Sonoma County’s growing senior 18-25 by providing a personalized social participation. The process by population. 730 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 “safety net” of stable housing, guid- which this art is created, the means • 707-525-0143 • www.councilonaging.com ance and community connections to by which it is displayed and the this unique demographic culture. character of the work itself should Eyak Preservation Council (EPC) The focus is a healthy support sys- inspire immediate actions that con- EPC protects the inherent rights of tem of parents, weekly meetings and nect people to one another in a larger culture, heritage, language and an- personalized mentors. All AHO staff communal context. BRAF offers cestral lands thereby ensuring the have a shared expertise as they have support in finding sites for public Eyak tribes’ continued existence as all been previously homeless them- display, educates the general public an independently recognized Alas- selves and understand the issues about the value and spirit of interac- kan tribal nation. In 1989 following with homeless young adults. tive art and helps artists document the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince PO Box 2278, Mill Valley, CA 94942 • 415-381-1057 and publicize their work. William Sound, the people of the • www.ahoproject.org 1900 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 • 415-626-1248 • www.blackrockarts.org Sound began to rally, finding hope, Bay Area Women’s Sports courage, and strength. Their col- Initiative (BAWSI) Conservation Value (CV) lective voices grew. The fisherman BAWSI creates programs and part- Conservation Value promotes the united with Natives and environ- nerships through which women benefits of sustainability by helping mentalists to convert tragedy into athletes bring health, hope and consumers, companies and govern- cutting edge conservation, preserv- wholeness to the community. BAW- ment agencies find opportunities ing nearly 700,000 acres of endan- SI utilizes the existing community to simultaneously benefit the envi- gered wild salmon habitat. Today,

5 EPC is recognized as the leading cards, etc and must by accepted as Native founded and led conserva- a condition with no constitutional tion organization in the region. right to go to court. PO Box 460, Cordova, AK 99574 • 907-424-5890 c/o US Pirg Education Fund\, 218 D Street SE, • www.redzone.org Washington, DC 20003 • 202-546-9707x314 • www.givemebackmyrights.com Good Cents for Oakland Good Cents strives to engage Oak- land’s school children in community service through its Penny Roundup Program. Youth are taught that they have the power to make change by Kid Connects Child being aware, informed and involved Development Program in their community. Through their Kid Connects provides prevention work, children participating in the and early intervention services to Penny Roundup Program also have children birth through five in Boulder the opportunity to develop and County, CO. The program uses an exercise valuable life skills, includ- integrated health and mental health ing teamwork, critical thinking, consultation model which is deliv- presentation and leadership skills. ered in child care centers and family The program also provides a natural daycare homes. Services are available platform from which to teach chil- free of charge to child care center dren important financial literacy, staff, parents and children. Consul- Educacion para la Paz mapping and math concepts. tants understand the importance of A.C. (EDUPAZ) PO Box 21290, Oakland, CA 94620-1290 • 510-658- 2474 • www.goodcentsforoakland.org social and emotional development EDUPAZ works with indigenous and parents are encouraged to con- and peasant communities in Chi- tact staff for assistance with develop- apas, Mexico on issues of health, mental concerns and diagnoses. education, capacity building, fair 1333 Iris Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304 • 720-406-3637 • www.mhcbc.org trade, agroecology, alternative tech- nologies and sound and safe envi- New Economy, Working ronment. The organization centers Solutions (NEWS) its actions on the principles of NEWS was established to raise the democracy, justice, gender equity, living standards of low and moder- solidarity, human rights, sound en- ate-income families in Marin, So- vironment, peace and sustainable noma, Mendocino and Napa coun- development. ties and to promote greater equity c/o International Rivers Network, 1847 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 and fairness in the regional economy Kids on Broadway (KOB) through policy research, public Give Me Back My Rights education, leadership training and Campaign A year round performing arts com- community organizing. NEWS is The Campaign seeks to end the pany, KOB seeks to enrich the lives of children and teens in the greater committed to building a regional use of unfair, binding mandatory economy that ensures economic arbitration clauses in some con- Santa Cruz community by offering the opportunity to learn about and opportunity for all and to provide tracts. Mandatory arbitration may access to good jobs, public transit, be appropriate when negotiated in participate in quality professional theater. KOB provides a supportive a healthy environment, affordable contracts between equal-sized par- housing and comprehensive, afford- ties but has been increasingly and environment where young people can acquire communication, perfor- able, health care. unfairly used to restrict the legal PO Box 6298, Santa Rosa, CA 95406 • 707-545- 7349x221 • www.neweconomynorthbay.org rights of consumers, employees and mance and technical skills, develop farmers in disputes with power- character and self-esteem and expe- NextCourse rience the pride of accomplishment. ful corporate interests. Mandatory NextCourse was founded on the The program values teamwork, arbitration clauses are increasingly belief that there is a health crisis creativity and diversity while pro- inserted as “take it or leave it” pro- in this country, especially among moting a strong work ethic. visions in form contracts such as for PO Box 3461, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 • 831-425-3455 young people and in the poorest health insurance, cell phone, credit • www.kidsonbroadway.org neighborhoods, that is largely due to

6 the poor quality of what we eat and threat of chemical leach mining to to educate their children, who then food supply systems that promote the quality of air, soil, water, hu- have a chance to break out of their the consumption of overly processed man health, wildlife and natural cycle of poverty. 414 Park Street, Nelson, BC Canada • 250-359-7219 food products. NextCourse’s goal ecosystems. OHA participates in • www.Web/Project_Help/Welcome.html is to make a difference in the food decisions involving the integrity, supply systems serving our com- sustainability and prosperity of Project Avary munities and to educate youth and the community and the environ- A year-round support and enrich- child-care providers about healthy ment and takes decisive legal ac- ment program for Bay Area children, eating. NextCourse seeks to combat tion when necessary to protect the ages 8 to 15, who share the difficul- the acute food crisis in low income highlands and other areas against ties presented by a parent’s incarcer- communities, while at the same environmental degradation. OHA ation or ongoing involvement in the time promoting and supporting lo- has been effective in stopping what criminal justice system. The mission cal farmers who can supply fresh, would have been the first large-scale is to discourage cycles of violence wholesome food products. open pit, cyanide leach gold mine in and criminal activity by providing a 1 Fort Mason , San Francisco, CA 94123 • 415-567-0317 • www.nextcourse.org Washington State. consistent, nurturing community in PO Box 163, Tonasket, WA 98855 • 509-485-3361 • www.okanoganhighlandsalliance.org which children may: express them- selves creatively; cultivate trusting People Power relationships with peers and adults; People Power promotes the use of build self-esteem and self knowledge bicycles, utility tricycles, bike-trail- and gain a broadened sense of what ers, skateboards, walking and other is possible in their lives. 1018 Grand Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901 non-motorized transit. They are • 415-460-1184 • www.projectavary.org committed to helping government, citizens and businesses overcome Rhythm Village New Old Time Chautauqua their dependence on the automobile. The mission of Rhythm Village is to “Jambalaya Vaudeville Tour” The goal is to demonstrate that bet- help institutions and communities New Old Time Chautauqua’s mis- ter alternatives to the car exist, while create a new paradigm of co-op- sion is to build community through improving conditions for bicyclists eration through music making; to laughter, entertainment and edu- in Santa Cruz County. preserve cultural wisdom and help 703 Pacific Avenue, Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 cation. This grant recognized the • 831-425-0665 • www.peoplepowersc.org others benefit from its application “Jambalaya Vaudeville Tour” in in a contemporary context; and to New Orleans and Mississippi that evolve the form and meaning of provided free vaudeville shows music through cross-cultural inte- and workshops for Hurricane Ka- gration and collaboration. c/o Marin Arts Council, 555 Northgate Drive, trina survivors and relief workers. Ste 270, San Rafael, CA 94903 • 415-324-5400 PO Box 334, Port Townsend, WA 98368 • www.rhythmvillageevents.com • www.chautauqua.org O’Neill Sea Odyssey Sage Community Partnership O’Neill Sea Odyssey provides a Sage Community Partnership pro- hands-on educational experience to vides services for Boulder County encourage the protection and pres- at-risk children, adolescents and ervation of our living sea. The free Project Help Mexico young adults with histories of program engages 4th-6th graders Project Help Mexico is a service club abuse, neglect, mental health and with lessons in navigation, sailing, in a rural high school that helps substance abuse issues, juvenile jus- conservation and marine science, in- make a difference in both local and tice involvement or homelessness. tegrated into an education program global communities. Students raise Sage is committed to providing the that teaches them about the marine money by performing local com- opportunity and support necessary habitat and the importance of the munity service, so as to donate to to lead healthy, independent and relationship between the living sea housebuilding projects in Mexico. sustainable lifestyles. The goal is to and the environment. Participants learn important lead- prevent homelessness, recidivism 222 East Cliff Drive, Suite 222, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 and adult system dependence by • 831-475-1561 • www.oneillseaodyssey.org ership, social interaction and com- munity activism skills. The families providing essential core elements: Okanogan Highlands they help in Mexico benefit not only safe affordable housing, educational Alliance (OHA) by having much improved hous- and vocational opportunity. 3980 Broadway, Ste 103, Boulder, CO 80304 OHA is dedicated to educating ing, but also by being able to use • 303-442-3000 • www.home.comcast.net/~ric. members and the public about the otherwise needed housing funds schulz/wsb/html/view.cgi-catalog.html-.html

7 those bringing new life to their cul- Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls tural heritage. ShadowLight trains The Camp offers girls aged 8-18 the and educates people of all ages in chance to learn how to play musical the art of shadow theatre through instruments, write songs, perform workshops, lectures, residencies and and learn about different types of DVD series. music in a supportive environment 22 Chattanooga Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 • 415-648-4461 • www.shadowlight.org that fosters self confidence, creativ- ity, tolerance and collaboration. The Camp is dedicated to the proposition that music belongs to everyone. Girls are made to feel they can jump in and Seven Tepees Youth Program play guitar, work the soundboard, Seven Tepees works with urban direct music videos, and write songs. youth to foster the skills they need They are encouraged to explore the to make lifelong positive choices openness and freedom of homemade and create their own opportunities music, and to carry that feeling with them in whatever they do. for success. The program features 632 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10012 a seven-year commitment to each • 718-534-3412 • www.williemaerockcamp.org student from 6th grade through high Working Playground Tule Elk Park Project (TEP) school graduation and a scholarship By supporting underserved schools TEP provides a high quality early for college or trade school. Each and communities, Working Play- childhood education that values the youth participates in tutoring 3-5 ground inspires, enlivens and en- importance of relationships, diversi- times weekly, college advising, one- riches students’ educational experi- ty, literacy, creativity, high individual on-one adult mentoring, personal ences with the in-depth study of an expectations, and the natural world counseling, family support and job art form. Through a dynamic range so all children will realize their full training. The purpose is not only to of programs including instrument potential. TEP offers both all-day and prevent high-risk youth from enter- building, animated music video after-school programs for pre-kinder- ing the criminal justice system but production, documentary and fic- garten and elementary children who for them to thrive in their personal tion film, Spanish theater, science reflect the ethnic, racial, economic, lives, attend college or trade school cartooning, dance performance and cultural and linguistic diversity of and give back to the community. spoken word, Working Playground 3177 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 San Francisco. Priorities are Literacy • 415-522-1550x5 • www.7tepees.org empowers youth to develop the cre- Development and Project Learning, ative and analytic impulses that will Parent Involvement and Community serve them as students, professionals Building, and Professional Develop- and citizens. ment and Leadership. 1123 Broadway, Suite 904, New York, NY 10010 2110 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 • 212-242-4812 • www.workingplayground.org • 415-749-3551 • www.tuleelkpark.org Young Volunteers for the UPAYA Center for Wellbeing Environment (YVE) The goal of UPAYA Center for YVE is an environmental advocacy Wellbeing is to provide a holistic organization for committed youth approach to wellbeing through with international branches, the non-drug and alternative healthcare. majority concentrated in Africa. UPAYA established a walk in clinic YVE engages government, donors ShadowLight Productions to provide comprehensive holistic and private investors to allow for ShadowLight brings world stories health care services to under-served a participatory approach towards to light by building diverse col- and low income communities in the development of the country’s laborative performing ensembles Alameda County at reduced rates. damming program and to consider and choosing stories from many Practitioners work to provide qual- other options before implementing cultural traditions to create original, ity, preventive, supportive and acute additional dams. YVE has organized interdisciplinary shadow theater. health care services to individuals various events and international The documentary video work is and families who otherwise would forums to shed light on the adverse intended to discover and support not be able to afford or have access impacts of mining exploitation and artists who are keeping traditional to such services. other free zones industrial activities. 478 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 c/o International Rivers Network, 1847 Berkeley performance styles alive, as well as • 510-444-8729 • www.upayacenter.org Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 • www.ong-jve.org 8