As We Prepare for the New Year
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Two of our spectacular supporters have together generously pledged $20,000 total, as a special matching gift in memory of Susan Garrity, our former Board Chairwoman. We hope this opportunity will encourage our community to give generously as we approach the end of 2024.
Any new or increased donations given from now through December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. This includes checks, stock transfers, and online gifts through our website.​​​
Susan's extraordinary work in shaping NC AIA into one of the best arts education programs in the Triangle will always inspire us. Her intelligence, hard work, and commitment to our mission gifted us all with the belief that NC AIA's impact on children is undeniable.Help us honor Susan's legacy and keep our students dancing by meeting our $40,000 year-end goal.
WHAT WE DO...
Inspiring performance.
Empowering children.
Teaching children life skills
through dance and music.
To provide curriculum-integrated dance residencies to children in elementary schools using live music and a proven methodology to develop self-esteem, resilience, critical thinking and collaboration.
19,900
Children Served
22
Programs
1,700
Children Served Annually
NC AIA's Campaign for Growth:
NC AIA Executive Director Marlon Torres,
on Placing the Arts at The Center of Children’s Lives
NC AIA is raising funds to reach more children in Title 1 public schools in the Triangle, and you can help!
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We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully met the Kenan matching grant, thanks to your generous support! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for making this possible.
With your continued support, we are now approximately $31,000 away from reaching our total campaign goal of $1.3 million. We are confident that, together, we can achieve this milestone by our deadline on June 30.
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THANK YOU WILLIAM R. KENAN, JR. CHARITABLE TRUST
for your belief in NC AIA and what we do for Triangle children.
Thank You To The Sponsors Who Have Come Aboard with Arts in Action
Presenting Sponsor...
OUR VALUE
We believe that the performing arts are a unique force to engage and motivate children to realize their full potential no matter their background, ability or socio-economic status.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lars von Kantzow, Board Chair
Retired CEO Nomaco & Nomacorc; former CEO Pergo North America - Durham
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Kim Stuntz, Board Treasurer
Director of Finance of Nitta Gelatin, NA - Morrisville
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Jodi Schwartz, Board Secretary
Founder, Centerline Digital, Account Executive - Raleigh
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Laura Bayzle, MBA
Vice President, The Link Group - Durham
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Melody Diaz
Executive Administrator, Scottmadde - Raleigh
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Leah Friedman
CEO, Leah Friedman Consulting - Raleigh
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Freddie-Lee Heath
Retired Director of Arts Education for Wake County Public School System
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Jeffrey LaRiche, MA
Senior Advisor to MYCO Medical Services & Former CEO of Castle Worldwide - Chatham, NC
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Mary LeGere
Artistic Director Emeritus, Raleigh Dance Theatre
Former Director, Raleigh School of Ballet - Durham, NC
Shawna Lemon Ph.D., JD
Patent Attorney at Stanek Lemon Crouse & Meeks, PA - Morrisville, NC
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Sam Kumar
CEO Myco Medical - Cary, NC
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Mindy Solie
Community Activist - Durham
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L. J. Yarborough, MBA
President, YAMS, LLC - Raleigh
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Marlon Torres MBA, PMP, CAE
Ex Officio
Executive Director, NC Arts in Action - Chapel Hill
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Suzi Landis
Ex Officio
Artistic Director, NC Arts in Action - Raleigh
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
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Deshera Mack (1955-2017)
Retired Principal Mel and Zora Rashkis Elementary
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FOUNDER, NC AIA
Shirley Berger (1923-2011)
IMPACT REPORT 2017 - 2022
BY THE NUMBERS
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22 programs across 15 schools in Chatham, Wake, Durham and Orange Counties
1500
1,500 4th grade students are participating in
2023-2024
18,400
18,400 children reached since 2005