Kids and Art Foundation
Led by President William King | wking@kidsandartfoundation.help
Kids and Art Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates exclusively on a not-for-profit basis for the public benefit. We are dedicated to transforming the lives of children facing serious illness through the healing power of creative expression and artistic engagement.
Our Location
BURLINGAME, California
94010
Proudly serving the Bay Area and beyond with compassionate art programs for children in need.
Healing Through Creativity and Art
Kids and Art Foundation is a nonprofit organization that uses art to help children who are battling serious illness express themselves, build resilience, and cope with their challenges. Our mission centers on the transformative belief that creativity can be a powerful healing force in young lives.
Through carefully designed art programs, we provide children facing medical challenges with safe spaces to explore their emotions, share their stories, and discover inner strength they never knew they possessed. Art becomes their voice when words feel impossible.
Our Core Services
Bedside Art Programs
We bring art directly to hospital rooms and treatment centers, offering one-on-one creative sessions that adapt to each child's energy level and medical needs. Our trained volunteers create personalized experiences that honor each child's unique journey.
Group Art Workshops
Interactive workshops in clinical settings foster community and peer support among young patients. Children discover they're not alone in their struggles while creating beautiful artwork together, building friendships that extend beyond hospital walls.
Family Art Therapy
We recognize that serious illness affects entire families. Our programs include siblings and parents in creative activities that strengthen family bonds, improve communication, and provide healthy outlets for processing difficult emotions together.
The Science Behind Art Therapy
Research consistently demonstrates that creative expression reduces anxiety, manages pain, and improves emotional well-being in pediatric patients. Art therapy activates the brain's reward system, releasing endorphins that naturally combat stress and depression.
When children engage in artistic activities, they enter a flow state that temporarily distances them from physical discomfort and medical procedures. This psychological respite is crucial for maintaining hope and motivation throughout treatment journeys that can span months or years.
Our Impact by the Numbers
850
Children Served
Young patients who have participated in our art programs across Bay Area hospitals and treatment centers since our founding.
2,400
Art Sessions
Individual and group creative sessions delivered by our dedicated team of trained volunteers and art therapists.
15
Partner Hospitals
Medical facilities throughout California where we provide regular programming and emergency creative support services.
95%
Positive Outcomes
Percentage of participating families who report improved emotional well-being and enhanced coping skills after our programs.
Real Stories, Real Healing
"When my daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, she stopped talking for weeks. The art program gave her a way to express what she couldn't say. Watching her paint her feelings helped our whole family understand her journey better."
— Maria S., Parent
"The volunteers didn't just bring art supplies – they brought hope, laughter, and friendship during our darkest days. My son still displays his hospital artwork proudly in his room."
— David L., Father
How You Can Make a Difference
Financial Support
Your donation directly funds art supplies, volunteer training, and program expansion. Even $25 can provide a complete art kit for one child's healing journey.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team of compassionate volunteers who bring creativity to hospital bedsides. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support for all skill levels.
Spread Awareness
Share our mission with your network, social media, and community organizations. Help us reach more families who could benefit from our healing arts programs.
Partner With Us
Healthcare Facilities
We collaborate with hospitals, cancer centers, and pediatric clinics to integrate art programming into patient care plans. Our flexible approach adapts to your facility's unique needs, schedules, and patient populations.
Partnership benefits include enhanced patient satisfaction scores, improved family experiences, and evidence-based complementary therapy that supports traditional medical treatments.
Corporate Sponsorship
Business partnerships amplify our impact while demonstrating your company's commitment to community health and child welfare. We offer various engagement levels, from supply donations to employee volunteer opportunities.
Corporate sponsors receive recognition in our materials and can participate in meaningful team-building activities that directly benefit children in our programs.
Start Your Impact Today
Contact President William King
Ready to discuss partnership opportunities, volunteer applications, or learn more about our programs? We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Kids and Art Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ensuring your contributions are tax-deductible and directly support children who need healing through creative expression. Every child deserves the opportunity to find their voice through art, especially during life's most challenging moments.