Creativity is the CURE!
Our mission is to provide low-income youth between the ages of 10 and 17 residing in San Diego, CA with a history of abuse or neglect a safe space where they are free to express themselves through a variety of creative courses and team-building exercises.
Creativity is the CURE!
Learn MoreThe C.U.R.E.
Many survivors of abuse withdraw from social activities and exhibit high-risk behaviors. Through Culture, Unity, Resilience, and Empowerment, our curated mentorship programs can inspire youth to find their voice through various creative outlets and provide the community space and tools needed to heal from their traumatic experiences.
Exposure to diverse art and music can foster an appreciation for different cultures and promotes open-mindedness, curiosity, and respect for diversity, while preserving heritage and traditions, ensuring that children have a connection to their cultural roots.
Music and art play a multifaceted role in children’s development, contributing to cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth. Encouraging children to engage with music and art from a young age can have long-lasting positive effects on their overall development and well-being.
The C.U.R.E.
Many survivors of abuse withdraw from social activities and exhibit high-risk behaviors. Through Culture, Unity, Resilience, and Empowerment, our curated mentorship programs can inspire youth to find their voice through various creative outlets and provide the community space and tools needed to heal from their traumatic experiences.
Exposure to diverse art and music can foster an appreciation for different cultures and promotes open-mindedness, curiosity, and respect for diversity, while preserving heritage and traditions, ensuring that children have a connection to their cultural roots.
Music and art play a multifaceted role in children’s development, contributing to cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth. Encouraging children to engage with music and art from a young age can have long-lasting positive effects on their overall development and well-being.
Support our ProPhound Kids
With the community at our center, the impact of music and art is experienced by all. The need for unity and support is more vital than ever. As we strive to serve our community’s evolving needs with fewer resources, consider donating to ProPhound Kids. Together, we can make a difference in a child’s life.
Our end-of-summer showcase brings together artists, musicians, and performers who’ve benefited from our youth programs. By donating, you empower young creatives to freely express themselves, fund our programs, and ensure a vibrant arts & cultural scene in San Diego.
ProPhound Summer Program
Guidance Counseling
3-5 sessions per week
Participants are able to attend 3 – 5 sessions per week and up to 1 hour per day of counseling for trauma, abuse or violence, mental health issues and drug addiction.
Photography
Five-week course
Introduction to photography and film, covering fundamental principles, hands-on practice, camera techniques, story development, and creative expression.
Recording & Songwriting
Five-week course
Learn about studio recording equipment, mic placement, signal routing, how to record vocals and instruments, acoustics and editing in post-production. Master techniques for finalizing songs and applying audio-engineering concepts to music production.
Dance
10-week course
Abstract Art
Five-week course
Explore expressive and personal style through fundamental and advanced techniques for still-life, portraiture and figure drawing, landscape and abstract painting. Understand how mediums, color theory, shading and texture can bring art to life.
Journaling & Storytelling
Five-week course
Our writing program is designed to ignite creativity, enhance writing skills, and empower participants to share their unique stories. Whether you’re passionate about personal narratives, investigative journalism, or creative fiction, this program offers a dynamic space for exploration.
Program instructors are responsible for implementation of all art and educational sessions, follow-up and support to participants, as well as overall participant engagement. Our instructors are experienced in conducting community outreach, providing art-related education and health-promotion services. All instructors have experience in teaching and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Our Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
KyotoGo / Kyoto Market
Silver Sponsors
Community Sponsors
