In addition, SWAN aims to provide economic opportunity for individuals and sponsors programs where individuals can earn income through cottage industry arts & crafts programs.
SWAN milestones to date:
‘92-’93 SWAN is founded by Ronda Flanzbaum and a group of concerned volunteers. An initial mission is established.
Jan. ‘94 SWAN is officially incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. (Fed. Tax ID # 95-4439650)
May ’94 "Birth of A Village" an animation short is produced by the homeless together with Anim-Action Studios, JHUSA and artist volunteers. The piece celebrates the transformation of a dirty encampment into an attractive, clean Dome Village for the homeless.
Winter ‘94 -'97 Emergency Shelter Program: Mosaic tile frames and pictures are collectively created during regular meetings at L.A. Community Services (LACS) winter shelter. Members of the Dome Village participate as SWAN helpers.
May ‘96 Upbeat, a positive news oriented TV show, airs short documentary, SWAN: The Healing Arts
‘93 - present SWAN has helped to develop programs at the Dome Village, transitional community for the homeless, including cottage industry arts & crafts, holiday and special events, "Little Eden" Garden Club, JOBS, artistic computer/technology applications, etc.
'95 - present SWAN has helped to sponsor a skate programs for inner city youth and other community members with a focus on cooperation and aesthetics, including artistic skating & flag teams. Projects have included: Downtown Power Rollers, Tenth Street School Skate Club and "Day of the Rollers" DOT-R 1996, "Skate Against Violence" SAV-LA '97 &' 98, with CORA and "Skate For National Homeless Plan 1998", and more...
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