Client: The Shubert Theatre
Grant Amount: $7,500
Project: Summer Program for Social and Emotional Learning
Sector: Arts and Culture
In 2022, The Shubert Theatre aimed to elevate its summer program, focusing on social and emotional learning through the arts. With the help of Divine Writing & Consulting Solutions (DWCS), they secured a $7,500 grant from United Way, a significant increase from the previous $2,000 grant. This funding was crucial in enhancing the program’s offerings, fostering creativity, emotional expression, and community building among participants.
The $7,500 grant has been transformative for our summer program, fostering creativity and emotional growth in our youth.
The $7,500 grant has been transformative for our summer program, fostering creativity and emotional growth in our youth.
The Approach
DWCS collaborated closely with The Shubert Theatre to understand the unique goals of the summer program. We emphasized the program’s focus on social and emotional learning, showcasing its vital support for young participants through the arts. Our proposal highlighted the program’s transformative impact, including opportunities for students to develop essential life skills and build confidence, culminating in a public performance. By aligning these objectives with United Way’s mission, we developed a proposal that demonstrated the program’s deep community impact.
Our proposal showcased the program's impact on social and emotional learning, aligning perfectly with United Way's mission.
The Outcome
The successful grant application resulted in a $7,500 award from United Way, enabling The Shubert Theatre to expand and enrich its summer program. With the increased funding, the theater offered a wider range of classes, reaching more participants and providing them with a meaningful and creative outlet during the summer months. The program concluded with a play performed by the students, showcasing their growth and achievements, and highlighting the powerful role of the arts in social and emotional development.
Success by the Numbers
