Callanwolde's Community Engagement
Supporting underserved communities is an important part of Callanwolde’s mission. Our unique 12-acre campus, situated in the heart of Atlanta, provides the perfect sanctuary to inspire inclusion, belonging, creativity, and rehabilitation.
Callanwolde Community Engagement programs provide resources to a growing list of people who include:
– Veterans living with PTSD
– Veterans transitioning out of homelessness
– Children who qualify for Title I support
– Children who qualify for Title III support
– Low-income Seniors
– Adults with Disabilities
With your support, we can continue to grow these programs to meet the demand in our community for accessible arts education programs.
Art Classes for Veterans
Callanwolde offers painting and drawing classes on a weekly basis for veterans living with PTSD. We work with the Department of Veterans Affairs PRRC (Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center) to register the veterans. This class has proven to be a safe space for the veterans to open up, talk with other veterans about their experiences, explore arts expression, and allows them to take some well-deserved time to focus on themselves while experiencing the healing power of art.
We also offer Financial Aid to veterans that graduate from the PRRC program so they may continue their arts journey at Callanwolde. One veteran has gone on to find his passion in jewelry making and now sells his creations.
In 2022, Callanwolde began teaching art classes to veterans transitioning out of homelessness in partnership with the VA’s Whole Health program. With support from donors, we hope to dramatically expand this program to offer classes at Fort McPherson.
