Grantee Database
MICHAELS DAUGHTER FOUNDATION
Grant Year
2023-24
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$25,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, The Michael’s Daughter Foundation will provide two twelve-week short filmmaking workshops called “Telling a New Story” for justice-involved youth in Panorama City. The goal is to empower them to express themselves creatively, promote healing, reduce recidivism rates, develop new skills and interests, provide a platform to showcase their value and lessen the stigma of underserved communities.
The workshops will be conducted in six phases and led by MDF Project Director Ciera Payton and other artists and leaders. The short films will focus on personal narratives and themes of healing, positive affirmations, and the importance of sharing one’s story of resilience. The films will be showcased at a screening open to the public.
Organization Summary
The Michael’s Daughter Foundation offers a diverse range of arts programs, including filmmaking, animation, puppetry, creative writing, original play creation, performance art, monologue development, short films, documentaries, and music. We also provide financial literacy workshops for all ages in partnership with local banks. These programs are held year-round across various communities in Los Angeles. Additionally, we are committed to offering college scholarships to students impacted by incarceration or with an incarcerated loved one, as well as providing emergency support to families affected by incarceration.
Organization
The Michael's Daughter Foundation
Address
23638 LYONS AVE 233
NEWHALL
91321-2513
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(347) 989-7654
State Assembly District
District 40
