City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Fall 2016

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Friends Foundation

Supporting the Center for Community Arts through Scholarships Percent of Scholarships by Age Group Adult 15%

Middle/High School 30%

In addition to support given for program costs and materials, the Friends Foundation granted over $50,000 in scholarships for qualified students from throughout Contra Costa County since last fall.

Preschool 26%

Over 161 students were able to participate in classes through Center for Community Arts thanks to the generosity of business partners and community members who contributed to the Friends Foundation.

Elementary School 29%

We would especially like to thank the Quest Foundation for contributing over $32,000 in grants during the past past three years to the Friends Foundation to support scholarships for students under age 18.

2015-­‐16 Scholarships by City Antioch 1%

Currently, the Quest Foundation has pledged a matching grant of $25,000 towards scholarships. If you would like to help ensure we secure this matching grant, please visit our website at www.FriendsArtsEd.org and make a donation today!

Concord 26% Walnut Creek 58%

Martinez 2% Pleasant Hill 6%

Pittsburg 7%

How to Apply for a Friends Foundation Scholarship: Scholarship applications are available through the Friends Foundation website at www.FriendsArtsEd.org or through the Center for Community Arts website at www.Arts-Ed.org. Students who do not have access to the applications online can stop by the Center for Community Arts Shadelands office between 9 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

www.FriendsArtsEd.org | (925)939-2787

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