Fund for the Future
A Sustainability Campaign
It takes a village to keep a little nonprofit with a big heart going strong. For 13 years, ARTZ Philadelphia has brought joy and connection to people living with dementia and their care partners—and with your help, we’ll ensure that impact continues for decades to come.
Your gift today helps sustain creativity, dignity, and connection for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
A Movement for Sustainability and Growth
Something remarkable happened this fall!
A longtime ARTZ Philadelphia partner and advocate Dr. Florence Gelo made a visionary three-year pledge of $25,000 per year to help secure our organization’s future. Her commitment inspired our Board to launch a bold new effort—the ARTZ Philadelphia Fund for the Future, a $500,000 sustainability campaign designed to build our capacity and meet growing community demand.
“My gift honors ARTZ Philadelphia and its visionary founder, Susan Shifrin, whose belief in the transformative power of art shared in community continues to shape lives. To support ARTZ is to invest in a compassionate, inclusive future.”
— Dr. Florence Gelo
Why This Fund Matters
ARTZ Philadelphia has operated for years with a modest budget and a small but mighty team—just two full-time staff and two part-time colleagues.
Despite that, we’ve reached thousands of participants across the region with award-winning programs that promote dignity, creativity, and joy. Your support of the Fund for the Future will help us:
Strengthen our staff and program infrastructure
Expand outreach and partnerships in underserved communities
Build long-term sustainability through development and donor engagement
Join the Fund for the Future
We invite you to join Dr. Gelo and our village of supporters in building a lasting foundation for ARTZ Philadelphia.
Our goal for 2025 is to raise $40,000 by December 31st. With Flo’s first $25,000 gift already pledged, we’re asking our community to help close the remaining $15,000 gap this year.
You can make a one-time or recurring gift over the next two to three years—whatever works best for you. Every contribution, no matter the size, moves us closer to a sustainable future where creativity and connection thrive.
Join us in sustaining a future filled with art, dignity, and joy.
Donate Today!
Use the form below to make your pledge or donation today.
Our Donor Choice number for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is 52983. Our Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Code is 66264
Does your employer have a matching gift program? If so, please let us know how we can help ensure your charitable donation goes as far as possible. Contact us at info@artzphilly.org