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Art is not a thing. It is a way.
Elbert Hubbard, Author
Katy ARTreach is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization
providing art educational support to under-served school
communities within the Katy and Fort Bend County area.
Katy ARTreach seeks funding through grant writing and
donations to bring the arts to the underprivileged. We are
dedicated to serving Children at Risk, Troubled Youth,
Families in Crisis and the Elderly.
www.katyartreach.org
Spring 2005
Katy ARTreach brings the therapeutic arts and art-related activities to
the Krause Childrens Residential Treatment Center.
T
he Krause Center is a residential treatment facility in Katy.
It is home to 60 children ages 1117. These children come from all
over Texas and are placed here
by Childrens Protective Services
(CPS) or the juvenile justice system. The children receive treatment
for a range of behavioral or emotional issues stemming from the effects of physical and sexual abuse,
abandonment and neglect. The
center provides individual therapy
and counseling as well as an integrated year-round educational program provided by Trinity Charter
School. These programs are designed to help these children ease
back into society with the goal of re-entering the public school system once they return to their families, or are placed in new foster
care homes.
Katy ARTreach is supporting the centers Expanding
Horizons Program. This
program is designed, as the
name implies, to expand a
childs horizons, by providing
a variety of creative activities
the children would not otherwise experience. Katy ARTreach is Expanding Horizons
through Art by bringing in
visual art, drama, music and
dance to the center.
Katy ARTreach brings in educational and entrepreneurial
art programs that teach valuable business concepts and technical skills in silk screening, printmaking, computer graphics, mural painting and ceramics. The program also incorporates weekend and after-school activities special
events and inspirational speakers.
On The Go!
Another aspect of the Expanding Horizons Program includes
field trips to restaurants, museums and Katy area businesses.
The program relies on generous volunteers and in-kind donations of time and services.
Resources are being developed through Katy ARTreach
and Lutheran Social Services
with support from the Krause
Centers Volunteer Organization (KVO). To volunteer or
to arrange a tour of your work
place contact Diane Covert at
281-392-7505
Business Tour to Cold Stone Creamery, Tradition
Bank and R David Mattizas Epiphany Studios as
part of the Expanding Horizons Program
The Krause Center of Katy
KatyARTreach
Lutheran Social
2005-06
Board of Directors
Gayle Huffman
Kim Ginn
Rhonda Murphy
Diane Covert
Scott Bieber
Elizabeth Bailey
Advisors
Phil Ashford
Bernard Scrogin
Sandy Faucett
Ann Bayliss
Juli King
Martha Brown
Executive Director
Terri Bieber
KatyARTreach
Reece Crawford of Young Audiences of Houston
Krause Center Office
5638 Medical Center Dr.
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 392-5341
LaManda, Krause Center
www.katyartreach.org
Services Announces
Educational Partnership
with the Trinity
Charter School and
Katy ARTreach
L
utheran Social Services is partnering with Trinity Charter School
and Katy ARTreach to provide
high quality educational services
to the children at the Krause Childrens Residential Treatment Center
and the other three LSS treatment
centers in Texas. Each year the
treatment centers serve nearly 550
children with severe emotional and
behavioral problems, most stemming from past abuse and neglect.
The majority of the children are
refereed to the treatment center
from the child welfare and juvenile
systems.
Often children enter the Krause
Center one to three grade levels
behind. Several reasons contribute
to this situation; they come from
abusive and/or neglectful homes where education was not a priority. They have
not been encouraged to attend school, much less study their homework. Also as
the child welfare system investigates and addresses the abuse and neglect they
have suffered, the children are uprooted from their homes and moved to various
foster care settings before they are admitted to the center. That means they have
changed schools several times, often in the middle of the semester.
LSS believes a quality educational experience is integral to the overall treatment of the children. With year round school, individualized learning programs
complemented with one-on-one tutoring and self-paced academic software. The
arts are an important part of this program. LSS expects childrens academic performance to improve one or two grade levels before they are discharged from the
centers. This will better prepare them to succeed when they attend public schools
after placed in foster homes or returned to their families.
Katy ARTreach is partnering with LSS to develop the Krause Centers Arts in
Education program through the Trinity Charter Schools Fine Arts Department.
Left: Silk Screen Workshop from
Young Audiences of Houston
A Work of Heart
Giving Back The children of the Krause
Center worked together to create an
original work of art that they donated to
the Katy Heart Association. The painting
raised $1500.00 to help fight heart disease in children.
The Children at the Krause Center Experience Summer Camp
For the first time since the Krause Center opened in Katy 1997, the children living here
were treated to an experience most kids coming from happier backgrounds often take for
granted: Summer Camp!
Summer Camp at Krause found the children immersed in Art, Drama, Dance and Creative
Writing workshops and Bible Studies, as well as Basketball and Swimming activities, for
the entire month of July. These activities are components of the Krause Centers Expanding
Horizons Program.
The camp was organized by Katy ARTreach and the Krause Volunteer Organization (KVO).
Numerous other organizations in Katy played key roles in helping to provide a wonderful
experience for these special children in need. The Second Baptist Church of Katy organized
the bible studies, and the Ken Lay YMCA provided the lifeguards and swimming lessons,
as well as the basketball and sports activities. National Charities League Azalea Chapter
brought in games and yoga classes. The Cinco Ranch Area Art League (CRAAL) provided
teaching support, and the Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center helped to make the summer extra special by issuing three full scholarships to theater arts camp at their Houston
Community College location at Katy Mills Mall.
Mentoring
Through Art
Katy ARTreach and
Crossroads Community
Partnerships for Youth
organized a high impact United Way Day
of Caring project for
the youth residing at the
Katy-Hockley area Texas
Juvenile Centers Delta
Boot Camp. The project
was sponsored by Deloitte
Consulting, Inc.
Amber, Krause Center
Heroes
Among Us
E
ach year Katy ARTreach recognizes individuals,
businesses and organizations for their dedication and
support for the underprivileged and for encouraging
the advancement of the arts in Katy. Nominations for
this year award are accepted and can be emailed to
[email protected]. Our Heroes will be honored
at Katy ARTreachs annual Heroes among Us Gala
the third week in October. Katy ARTreach Heroes are
asked to participate in the fundraiser by painting an
expressive work of art to be sold in the silent auction.
Katy ARTreach Hereos Among Us for 2004 included
the following businesses and individuals:
Keller Williams Realty/ Katy at Cinco Ranch
Allen Samuel Dodge
Hasta La Pasta Restaurant
Epiphany Studios
Ann Hodge-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
Tradition Bank
Consolidated Communications
Katy Christian Ministries
Katy Performing Arts Society
KVPAC
Lutheran Social Services
National Charities League- Azalea Chapter
Crossroads Community Partnerships for Youth
Martha Brown- K.I.S.D KEYS Mentoring
Janet Theis K.I.S.D. Volunteers in Public
Nancy Stiles- K.I.S.D. Student Support Services
Bob Bryant- K.I.S.D. Fine Arts Department
Mitzi Jones- K.I.S.D. Fine Arts Department
Fire Chief Gary Tilton
Mayor Doyle Callender
Police Chief Buddy Frazier
State Representative Glenn Hegar
Anthony Francis- Consolidated Communications
A KEYS Hug by Michael
Left: Katy Mayor Doyle Callender poses with
the heroic work of art he created; Below: KAR
Board Member Kim Ginn; Top Right: AAnthony Francis of Consolidated Communications
Martha Brown of K.I.S.D. Partners in Education; Middle Right: Bob Voekel and Jim Stanley
of Allen Samuel Dodge. Bottom: Debra Stanley,
Saundra Adams, State Representative Glenn
Hegar, Katy Mayor Doyle Callender, Katy Fire
Chief Gary Tilton at the 2004 Heroic Artist’s
Exhibition and Reception held at
TRADITION BANK
Katy ARTreach Honors Volunteers with
Presidents Volunteer Service Award
Award is a Prestigious National Honor for Volunteer Service
Presidents Call to Service Award
Honoring Americans Who Make a Difference by Volunteering
Every day, millions of Americans
volunteer, using their time, talents,
and compassion to make a difference
in the lives of others. By mentoring a
child, caring for an elderly neighbor,
teaching someone to draw or read,
or bringing food and clothes to those
who need them, Americans are helping to foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility for generations to come. It is through these
acts of kindness and decency that we
are able to demonstrate the true character and compassion of our country.
Recognizing and honoring volunteers sets a standard for service to others. It encourages
a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make volunteering a
central part of their lives. The Presidents Volunteer Service Award is a Presidential recognition program for Americans of all ages, who contribute a significant amount of time
to volunteer service. The program recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have
achieved a certain standard measured by the number of hours served over a 12-month
period.
Established in 2003, the Award is available on an annual basis to individuals, groups
and families who have met or exceeded requirements for volunteer service and have demonstrated exemplary citizenship through volunteering. As one of hundreds of Certifying
Organizations participating in the Award program, Katy ARTreach offers the award to recognize the outstanding achievements of its volunteers.
Katy ARTreach is currently accepting nominations for the Presidents Volunteer Service
Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service. Last years recipients
include Diane Covert, Terri Bieber, Kim Ginn, Rhonda Murphy, Joni Speegle and the National Charities League Azalea Chapter. During the course of one year, these volunteers
donated a combined total of 6000 hours to Katy ARTreach and community organizations
including: Katyville Medical Care Center, Katy Christian Ministries Domestic Abuse Center, The Pregnancy Help Center, K.I.S.D. KEYS Mentoring Program and the Krause Childrens Residential Treatment Center.
Nominations for the prestigious award are accepted via email to [email protected].
Individual or groups may apply.
Hip Hop Dance
Workshop
Be You! and Succeed was the message presented in this special Hip
Hop Performance and Workshops
brought to the Krause Center and
Delta Boot Camp this year. The
workshops featured rap and performing artist Chris Gamez from
the dance group “Urgeworks”,
leading in-class workshops following an inspirational and exciting school wide assembly.
Working through K.I.S.D. KEYS to Keep
Encouraging Youth towards Success
Katy ARTreach mentors also work with children on the brink of
success as part of the Katy I.S.D. KEYS Program (Keep Encouraging Youth towards Success). These ARTreach programs utilize
successful art experiences, exhibitions and awards as a way to
build self-confidence and self-esteem in preschool and elementary
aged children.
Katy ARTreach will be expanding its Mentoring through Art program serving children at risk through the K.I.S.D. Mayde Creek
KEYS Program to include Junior High beginning fall 2005.
KEYS Kite Making workshop- “Flying High” Design by Michael (pictured)
What’s goin’ on?
Student Art Exhibition at Tradition Bank
Honoring National Social Work Month
Reception March 30th 5:30 PM
TRADITION BANK and Katy ARTreach will be hosting a
Student Art Exhibition recognizing National Social Work
Month. Stop by and see original oil pastel/resist paintings
created by the children at the Krause Center. The paintings
explore the therapeutic value of the expressive arts and are
inspired by the modern masters of the Expressive Art Period,
Edvard Munch, Vasily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. The exhibition of student’s work will be on display at Tradition Bank on
Grand Parkway March 23-31st.
The Katy Community is invited to a catered reception
recognizing Social Workers-Help Starts Here. Also being
recognized are Krause Therapists; Brent Anderson, Elizabeth
Meyer, Mary Ann Rath, William Chaves, and Janet Cole in
an awards presentation to be held in conjunction with the
exhibition and reception at Tradition Bank on Wednesday,
March 30, 5:30 p.m.
Katy Art Groups Brings Performing Arts
to Underprivileged Youths
March 22-- Katy, Texas – The Katy Performing Arts Society
is striving to make the arts accessible to diverse audiences
through a unique partnership with Katy ARTreach, a nonprofit arts and educational outreach organization.
KPAS will enhance underprivileged youths appreciation of
the performing arts by reserving 85 seats for its upcoming
presentation of Rumplestiltskin on Saturday, April 2 for students of Mayde Creek Elementary and their families.
Katy ARTreach and KPAS will distribute the tickets through
Katy Christian Ministries, the Katy Independent School District KEYS Program and the Krause Children’s Residential
Treatment Center.
“The arts add value to everyone lives,” said Katy ARTreach
executive director Terri Bieber.
“We are partnering to share a common goal that assures the
community has equitable access to the arts,” said KPAS general manager Lori Gunn.
The production of Rumplestiltskin will be held 2 p.m., April
2 at Grace Fellowship Church, 2501 S. Mason Rd. Tickets
are $5 and can be purchased online by visiting the Katy Performing Arts Society website www.katyarts.org
For more information about KPAS, a 501 (c) (3) organization, visit the website at www.katyarts.org.
For more information about Katy ARTreach, visit the website at www.katyartreach.org
Donated Office Space
Thank you to the Krause Center for providing Katy ARTreach with an office at their facility on 5638 Medical Center
Drive.
Katy ARTreach Relies on Community Support
Amanda, Krause Center
Katy ARTreach is a grassroots organization and relies on community support for our programs serving the troubled youth, families in
crisis, children at risk and the elderly. We are a volunteer organization. Katy ARTreach recognizes and addresses the growing concerns
involving troubled youth and the need for youth intervention programs in our rapidly growing community. We are seeking sponsors to
help underwrite the costs associated with these important Katy ARTreach programs. Please contact Terri Bieber @ art.reach@earthlink.
net or 281-392-5341 for more information about becoming a sponsor.
Serving Troubled
Youth
Lutheran Social Services
and the Krause Center/Trinity Charter School- This
Katy ARTreach program
brings the world of art to
60 children daily. This is an
under-served school population. Costs associated
with this program include
art supplies and materials,
art, drama, music and dance
teacher fees not paid for by Hands-on papier-mâché piñata making workshop at Mayde Creek PPCD
the Trinity school district, (Preschool Program for Children with
expenses associated with Disabilities)
field trips, after school and
weekend activities. Youth Art projects and life skills management.
Annual funding needed is $30,000. This Katy ARTreach program
needs your support and is seeking a benefactor or additional sponsors to help underwrite this important program.
Delta Boot Camp- Sponsorship is $1,800 and incorporates expenses associated with a High Impact Day of Caring for 120 incarcerated youth ages 15-17. Volunteers are utilized.
Serving Children At Risk
K.I.S.D. MAYDE CREEK Elementary and MAYDE CREEK
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Pre-K (PPCD) Preschool for
Children with Disabilities, KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth towards Success) This program serves 65 children ages 3-12 and annual costs associated with this program are $5,760. Attach your company name to this valuable program. Corporate sponsorships begin
at $1000.
Serving Children and Families in Crisis
Through the Katy Christian Ministries Domestic Abuse Center. This program runs weekly and brings free art classes, workshops, drama and music to an average of 15 children in crisis per
week. The program utilizes volunteers and art mentors trained in
therapeutic crisis intervention. Costs associated are $5,760 per
year. Tax deductible donations supporting this important program
are greatly appreciated. Donations of new art supplies are also
appreciated.
Serving The Elderly
Katyville Medical Care CenterThis program runs weekly and
costs $3,500 per year. Sponsors
and Volunteers are needed to help
expand this program to serve
additional needy communities.
Please contact Katy ARTreach to
volunteer. (281) 392-5341
Katy ARTreach is a
volunteer organization.
Tax deductible donations
supporting our programs are
greatly appreciated.
BECOME INVOLVED
MAKE A DONATION or
VOLUNTEER TODAY
www.katyartreach.org
KatyARTreach
Krause Center Office
5638 Medical Center Dr.
Katy, TX 77494