http://rexfoundation.org The Rex Foundation: Furthering a Tradition of Grassroots Giving Wed, 23 May 2012 19:04:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/hidden-wings/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/hidden-wings/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:58:21 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7564 Hidden Wings is dedicated to elevating the gifts of young adults with autism, so that they might have a full and productive life in society. Most high school graduates with autism are ill-prepared to face the challenges of the world. Hidden Wings has embarked upon designing a post-secondary school, a unique college specifically designed for those on the autistic spectrum. The school was created primarily by parents and gifted mentors. The emphasis is on rigorous exercise, a predictable and loving environment, and intellectual stimulation based upon the unique gifts of every student. ]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/hidden-wings/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/bolinas-stinson-summer-camp/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/bolinas-stinson-summer-camp/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:22:00 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7560 The goal of the camp is to provide all local West Marin children with equal access to memorable summer camp experiences. Music instructors are drummers who fully understand the intertwined nature of rhythm, culture, childhood and community. By offering children the opportunity to experience and express music together in camp, over time the community as a whole will share and benefit from a collective memory that promotes cooperation, respect and a sense of larger purpose. ]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/bolinas-stinson-summer-camp/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/dovetail-learning-the-toolbox-project/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/dovetail-learning-the-toolbox-project/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:32:36 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7552 Dovetail Learning is home to The Toolbox Project, an award-winning kindergarten-sixth grade curriculum. The name reflects the strength and quality brought to children, teachers, and parents. The work dovetails perfectly with school efforts to foster healthy development and wellbeing for the "whole child" and the entire school community. Toolbox, a K-6 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, enhances children’s experience of Self and Other, as well as their ability to learn -- by giving them 12 tools (skills) to manage their own resilience, self-mastery and empathy for others.]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/dovetail-learning-the-toolbox-project/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/ucsf-music-therapy-program/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/ucsf-music-therapy-program/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:09:51 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7545 Launched in May 2008, the music therapy program operates through the Child Life Department at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Children’s Hospital. The program brings music therapists on staff at the hospital to use healing music as part of the treatment for youth patients. The children involved are eager to play, learn and discover music as they heal. Last year alone (2011), the program brought music to 300 school aged patients at their bedside, in the classroom setting and on the Dialysis and Pediatric Outpatient Hematology and Oncology units. The program has treated hundreds of children and their families, and has made a significant impact in reducing the stress, anxiety, boredom and loneliness related to hospitalization. ]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/27/ucsf-music-therapy-program/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/arts-for-humanity/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/arts-for-humanity/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:52:44 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7497 Arts for Humanity! empowers low-income at-risk youth, and youth with disabilities through participatory performing and visual arts programs. In partnership with local artists, student interns, and community organizations, the programs cross generational, socio-economic, physical, and developmental divides to make the arts accessible to all. Participation cultivates creativity and gives voice to the underserved while inspiring the younger generation to become future leaders.]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/arts-for-humanity/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/fair-fund/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/fair-fund/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:36:00 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7502 FAIR Fund, a D.C. based international nonprofit organization, works to prevent human trafficking and sexual violence in the lives of youth, especially girls, around the world. FAIR Fund builds the capacity of communities to better identify and assist youth aged 11 to 24 who are at high risk or have been exploited via human trafficking and sexual violence. FAIR Fund has active programs in Bosnia, Chicago, Illinois, Serbia, Russia, Washington, D.C, and Uganda. Educating youth about how to keep themselves safe from sexual violence and human trafficking is a critical step in ending youth trafficking and exploitation. FAIR Fund utilizes two core curriculums that focus on rights based education and building lasting relationships with high risk youth.]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/fair-fund/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/bread-roses/ http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/bread-roses/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:38:48 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=7490 Founded in 1974 by Mimi Fariña, Bread & Roses is an arts organization with a human services mission — to share hope, healing and joy through live music to people who live in institutions or are otherwise isolated from society. ]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2012/02/15/bread-roses/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2010/12/09/blue-mountain-coalition-for-youth-and-families/ http://rexfoundation.org/2010/12/09/blue-mountain-coalition-for-youth-and-families/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:03:17 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=5967 Blue Mountain runs a community center serving low income families in West Point, a small Calaveras County town tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, three hours by car east of San Francisco. Their mission is to promote “a vibrant, peaceful, healthy community where everyone is nurtured, supported and inspired.”]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2010/12/09/blue-mountain-coalition-for-youth-and-families/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2010/12/09/bay-area-girls-rock-camp/ http://rexfoundation.org/2010/12/09/bay-area-girls-rock-camp/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:49:35 +0000 Mary http://rexfoundation.org/?p=5962 Bay Area Girls Rock Camp empowers girls ages 8-18 through music by promoting an environment that fosters confidence, creativity and teamwork. The camp challenges gender stereotypes, encourages collaboration among peers and provides a comfortable space for people of all backgrounds to express themselves.]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2010/12/09/bay-area-girls-rock-camp/feed/ 0 http://rexfoundation.org/2010/02/25/musicopia/ http://rexfoundation.org/2010/02/25/musicopia/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:49:19 +0000 Chris http://rexfoundation.org/?p=3733 With the goal of inspiring a deep love and knowledge of great music, Musicopia’s programs promote the transformative powers of music, the value of musical discipline and an appreciation of cultural diversity.  Musicopia envisions a community where all students have full access to comprehensive music education and are given the opportunity to learn any instrument of their choosing; where all parents take an active and supportive role in the development of their children’s musical skills; and where music is fully embraced as a key component of every student’s curriculum.]]> http://rexfoundation.org/2010/02/25/musicopia/feed/ 0