Seeds of healing

Our healing arts programs are extensive... and still growing!

ART FOR ALL — It’s not just our motto, it’s our mission.

Our annual *Members' Show* celebrates artists of every level — youth, beginners, emerging talents, and professionals — in a vibrant, inclusive exhibit of fine and fun art.

We proudly serve our community through free or low-cost art classes for children and adults with special needs, seniors in care facilities, and now, young adults not reached by agencies through our

•  **ArtReach** program led by Eileen Driscoll.
• Artistic Shelter for grief and loss led by Donna Coffman
• Art therapy services with Gracy Bondy
• ART MD healing art kits (see below)

We believe *everyone* deserves access to the joy of creating.

Want to help? Volunteer !  Or give!

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art MD healing art kits

💛 Art for All … Especially Those Who Are Hurting
Our Art MD Healing Kits bring comfort and creativity to children, teens, and adults facing trauma, loss, or illness.

• Free kits are given to local hospitals, DFACS, fire stations, and other agencies to distribute during times of crisis.
• Two types of kits:
  • Kids’ Kits: Art journal, crayons, stickers, Play-Doh, stuffed animal, and original angel art.
  • Teen/Adult Kits: 60-page Art & Distraction Journal, colored pencils, black marker, and original art.
• 3,000+ kits given to date — all donor-funded and volunteer-packed.
• Original art by Donna Coffman and Sandy Blanchard makes each kit even more special.

🎨 Art heals. Help us spread that healing. Donate, volunteer, or share!
You can make tax-deductible donations HERE for this worthy cause!

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mwca is committed to bringing the healing nature of art to our community

💛 The Healing Power of Art
​When MWCA Director Hope Reese saw how deeply children suffer in times of trauma, illness, or loss, she knew art could help. With full support from our board, Art MD Healing Kits were born — unique, creative care packages designed to spark healing through art.

• Launched in 2018 with kids’ kits.
• Teen/adult kits added in 2022 in response to growing needs during the pandemic.
• Inspired by one simple truth: the sooner art is in your hands, the sooner healing begins.

Art can even help prevent PTSD — it’s powerful medicine. That’s why we call it Art MD.

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with the help of ...

✨ How Art MD Came to Life

• Gratuity Paper Company created our logo and box design.
• Original art for the journals by members Donna Coffman & Sandy Blanchard.
• First round of kits funded by Animal Care Hospital of Bold Springs & S|B Paisley Estate Sale Company.
• Printed journals:
  • Kids journals by Moore Business Communications (Loganville)
  • Adult journals by Fleming Color Printers
• Supplies donated or funded by the community and Walton EMC RoundUp Foundation: Play-Doh, crayons, stickers, and stuffed animals.
• Monroe UPS Store printed our first journals.

You can donate or your business can sponsor MWCA and our ArtMD project!
CLICK HERE to donate.
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volunteers

​​🕊️ Help Us Spread Joy with Angels

• Artist-members and volunteers paint original angel art for each kit.
• Our potters create and donate angel ornaments to raise funds.
• We always need more angels — want to help? Let us know!

... and more volunteers

💛 Get Involved with ART MD Kits

• Volunteer Kamden Ecker coordinates inventory, kit assembly, and distribution.
• This project thrives thanks to our generous, creative community — thank you!
• We need lots of angel paintings — make them at home or join our free Monroe Makers group on Thursdays, 1–3pm. Supplies provided!
• Want to help?
  • Email Kamden to join the volunteer list
  • Donate here – tax-deductible and deeply appreciated!

kits have been donated to:

• ​Piedmont-Walton Hospital
• Monroe Fire Department plus three Walton County fire stations (so far!)  EMT's immediately packed the kits into their ambulances.
• A Child's Voice
• Team Up Mentoring
• Long Leaf Hospice
• Uniting Hope 4 Children
• Pregnancy Resource Center
• a local service for foster children
• Joy Community Kitchens 
• Abby Hospice
• The Gardens of Social Circle (Alzheimer's ward)
• Walton Co CASA
• Alcovy CASA
• Walton Co Jail (family waiting/visiting area)
• Walton Co DFACS (foster children)
• Path United
• Park Place Nursing Home
• Meals on Wheels
• Monroe Police Department
• Advantage Point Learning Center
• Peace Place Women’s Shelter
• Doctors' offices in Walton and surrounding counties

Another volunteer opportunity: We also need help delivering kits.  Email Kamden if you can help deliver kits.

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contact us

​💛 Help Us Share the Healing Power of Art
Do you work with children, teens, or adults in distress?
Want to volunteer, donate, or help us grow this life-changing project?
We need YOU to help keep Art MD Kits going strong — and growing!

• Request free kits for those in need
• Volunteer to paint angels or assemble kits
• Connect us with a foundation or business that might support this work
• Help us share this idea with other communities!

📩 Email Hope or call 770-207-8937 to learn more.
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💛 Click here to donate or become a sponsor.

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paint angels for us

🎨 Paint Angels, Share Hope!
We love when friends — even whole neighborhoods like Tara in Loganville! — paint angels for our Art MD kits. Want to help? It’s easy and meaningful.

Drop in & paint with us:

• Thursdays from 1–3pm at MWCA
• All supplies provided — just bring your creativity!

Host an Angel Painting Party at home or with friends! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Acrylics, watercolors, pencils, or pastels — your choice
• Thick watercolor paper (3"×5" to 4"×6") — pick some up at MWCA
• Brushes & good vibes
• Optional: sign your name or add a short message or verse on the back

When you're done, just drop off your angels at MWCA — we'll include them in our healing kits.
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💛 Thank you for spreading joy through art!

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