Art Reconciliation and Civic Advocacy (ARCA) program

This August, you have an exciting opportunity to support a cornerstone of our organization—the Art Reconciliation and Civic Advocacy (ARCA) program.

You may not know this, but the ARCA program emerged from our Listening Process, where community members expressed a strong desire for beautification, safety, and walkability in our neighborhoods.

This annual program—uniquely designed by the youth of our community—addresses the desires and needs of our residents.

Over the years, ARCA has evolved from focusing on traffic calming and street art to engaging in public creative placemaking and art projects in new city parks.

In response to our community’s call to bring Black and Hispanic youth together, ARCA has grown into a fully bilingual program, led by talented bilingual artists.

The total cost of running ARCA is $60,000 annually—and thanks to generous grant funding, we have already secured $35,000.

Our goal for this August is to raise an additional $15,000 to come closer to fully funding the program.

Please support South Richmond youth of all backgrounds as they create the city they want and believe in -- a place of beauty, art, and green space, where all young people can thrive.

Your investment of $25, $50 or $100 will make a difference—one-time or as part of our monthly investors, the Community Voice Amplifiers.

Every dollar brings us one step closer to realizing a vision where art and advocacy unite to transform our community.

Please join us in this endeavor by making a one-time or monthly investment of any amount to the ARCA program.

Your support is crucial in helping us continue to empower our youth and enrich our community.

Thank you!