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2825 Y Street, Omaha, NE 68107

Fine arts, pottery, ceramics, drawing, dance, and music lessons. Performing arts and drama classes.

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United Way of the Midlands

1226 Garrison Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty, as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure. The program uses a combination of performing arts and academic tutoring to meet its goals.

Promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement, the importance of health, etc.

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United Way of the Midlands

6220 Logan Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68507

Norwood Park and Brownell Community Learning Centers offer before and after school care and enrichment clubs as well as family nights and family support programs for families at Brownell Elementary School and Norwood Park Elementary School.  Full-time summer programs open to all students in Lincoln and surrounding communities.
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United Way of the Midlands

7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132

Private music lessons in strings, piano, guitar, voice, percussion, brass, winds, as well as composition and music theory. String Sprouts provides around 32 lessons per year and appropriately sized string instrument to underserved children free of charge.

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United Way of the Midlands

1099 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Offers a chance for students, ages 6-17, to learn more about music, ballet and archery.

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6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132

Acting classes for adults and children of all ages, plus dance and voice classes.  Summer camps and academies for youth; call for information on dates and age eligibility.

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6301 University Avenue, Suite 200, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Empowers youth ages 8-18, through music education, collaboration, and performance opportunities.
We lift up the unique voices of youth through creative expression. 

Summer Rock Camps - Two weeks of music, education, rehearsal, performance, and community.

GR!T Records Creative Technologies Camp - A week-long gig where campers learn about audio engineering, recording artistry, music production, self-record their original songs, and produce an album.

Unplugged Weekend Retreat - A weekend getaway focused on writing and performing original work.

Monthly Youth Open Mics - the only music & youth-centered one in the state.

GR!LIVE - This series demonstrates our continued effort to recover marginalized narratives of women in music, reclaim herstories, and recapitulate music genres for a new generation's liberation of expression; this consists of a concert by local artists, herstory of trailblazing, women musicians, and a "how-to" play a specific style of music, taught by showcased artists.

A variety of year-round workshops.

Silver Chords Leadership Program - A mentorship program for high school students to earn Silver Cord hours, and rockers the opportunity to learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform at a venue. We will extend our afterschool program, with this grant.

GR!T Studio - professional-grade recording studio utilized to teach audio engineering and build the less than 5% representation of women, nonbinary, & trans folx in media production fields. We've been recording our own albums, in-house, since 2019. We are interested in developing & recording emerging artists, and bringing seasoned musicians to the mentorship table with this programming.

Performances: xBk, Wooly's, Arts Fest, Warren-Morrow Latin Music Festival, 80/35, Waukee Arts Fest, Muse Fest, Lefty's, Ingersoll Live, World Food & Music Festival, Street Heat, Kum & Go Theatre, Variety - The Children’s Charity Telethon, IPR , and other community events.

Instrument Library - check out an instrument, then return it when you're finished.
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2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

Offers instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal, and dance is offered as part of an after-school program designed to provide supervised care for school-age children during the week. The program operates as an extended child care service, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children while their parents are occupied. Additionally, the program functions as a neighborhood multipurpose center, offering a variety of structured activities and services that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the community.

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2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

Offers instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal, and dance is offered as part of an after-school program designed to provide supervised care for school-age children during the week. The program operates as an extended child care service, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children while their parents are occupied. Additionally, the program functions as a neighborhood multipurpose center, offering a variety of structured activities and services that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the community.

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United Way of the Midlands

101 Royce Road, Suite 12, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Offers programs to provide the tools needed to increase awareness in the community on various issues, such as immigration, education, health, economic justice, among others.


Programs provided:
- Parent Mentor Program: Trains parents to be support teachers in the classroom and to be leaders in the community
- Mariachi Matters: After school music education program for youth that teaches basic music fundamentals and Mariachi ensemble performance

Parent Mentor Program offered at: J.R. Tibbott, Independence, and Jonas E. Salk Elementary Schools in Bolingbrook

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United Way of the Midlands

6001 Dodge Street, CEC Suite 126E, Omaha, NE 68182

Contracts with local professional artists to provide experiential arts workshops and residencies to under-served populations. These populations include: individuals with disabilities, low income seniors, at risk families and youth, individuals experiencing mental or medical situations, and often the general public through community events.

Artists are paid for these workshops which assists the artist in pursuing his/her career as an artist.

Works closely with partnering local organizations and schools to develop the arts programming.
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United Way of the Midlands

3738 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131

Character building programs for grades K-5.

Beginner band and singing programs for grades K-5.

Junior band program for grades 6-12.

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United Way of the Midlands

919 Eighth Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Offers free wellness activities including yoga, meditation, and drumming. Also coordinates group nature walks with certified physicians. Allows participants to learn about various health topics from local doctors ("Walk with a Doc").

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567 Hanley Industrial Court, Saint Louis, MO 63144

Participants will learn simple songs, dance moves, playing musical games, and becoming part of a larger group.

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7204 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649

A Touch of Classical Plus introduces music education by motivating students to discover their hidden abilities while developing confidence. This service offers the study of violin, viola, and cello. Piano and early childhood music instruction are also provided. Students engage in both private lessons and groupclasses.

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100 South Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.

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931 West Eastwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

The People's Music School provides tuition-free music education to school-aged children in Chicago who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Based on a student's age, they offer classes in general music, instrumental studies, music theory, and a variety of ensembles. Programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. Students enrolled in programs will:Attend after-school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hoursParticipate in performances throughout the school yearTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artistsGain skills through participating in their intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life

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2701 West Sibley Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.

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1685 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Hoffman Estates Park District offers a variety of recreational programming for youth including cultural arts, dance, field trips, outdoor education, martial arts, and general recreation.

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100 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

Saturday Strings training for Elementary School Children. Students learn to play various musical instruments. String instruments include violin, cello, harp, and guitar, using both the traditional style and the Suzuki style learning method. Each student receives private lessons and group lessons.

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1515 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.

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253 E 159th St, Harvey, IL 60426

Restoration Ministries founded the Sullivan Arts Center in 2002 to nurture the talents of Harvey children and teens and channel their energies into the creation and celebration of art. The Center offers art classes to underserved youth aged six to 21, helping them identify and develop their artistic skills.

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