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Press Releases
Chronically Ill Children “Take to the Ice” with CoachArt
Posted on January 31, 2012 by coachart
CoachArt PARTICIPANT OSCAR B., AGE 6, FROM OAKLAND was one of many chronically ill children who had an opportunity to take to the ice during “Friday Night Ice” at the Oakland Ice Center January 20. (Oakland, CA – January …
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President Obama Proclaims January as National Mentoring Month
Posted on January 11, 2012 by coachart
January 3, 2012: President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation designating January as National Mentoring Month, saying, “Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge and experience, …
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Cal Poly Pomona Bronco’s Team with CoachArt
Posted on December 22, 2011 by coachart
Smiles Abound at Broncos’ CoachArt Clinic POMONA, Calif. – Although Saturday called for an early morning practice, the Cal Poly Pomona women’s basketball team made sure to conserve enough energy to challenge the players stepping onto the court next.Those competitors were 18 …
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CoachArt Participates in San Francisco Tree Event
Posted on December 17, 2011 by coachart
As part of the San Francisco Symphony’s annual Deck the Hall concert and festival, a 16-foot tree has been adorned with festive decorations created by CoachArt’s students. Below is an article that ran in the Piedmonter and Montclarion papers highlighting CoachArt’s …
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Videos from our People’s Fleet Journey
Posted on October 16, 2011 by coachart
For the past month, CoachArt was granted the opportunity to drive The People’s Fleet Ford Focus to help run errands and accomplish tasks to help our seventh annual Champion Ball a rousing succes. Watch some of our journey to the …
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Press Release: The People’s Fleet Returns to L.A.
Posted on September 28, 2011 by coachart
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 28, 2011 – Following a successful pilot launch last year, Ford announced the return of The People’s Fleet program to Los Angeles. CoachArt was awarded with a four (4) week long campaign. The program engages non-profit organizations and equips them with the resources to accomplish their philanthropic missions.
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Spotlight on Mommy — Dr. Thyonne Gordon of CoachArt
Posted on July 16, 2011 by coachart
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Thyonne Gordon of CoachArt, a non-profit organization aimed at improving the quality of life for chronically ill children through arts and athletics. I am just amazed at people like Dr. Thyonne Gordon and …
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CoachArt Selects Ashley Fontanetta to Lead Oakland’s Community of Care
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Los Angeles, CA – (June 9, 2011) – Ashley Fontanetta has been named director of the new Oakland office for CoachArt. A five-year veteran of the organization, Fontanetta leaves her role as outreach director of the Los Angeles home base …
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CoachArt Grows with New Energy and Leadership
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Organization Offering Arts and Athletics to Youth Patients Expands Impact; Attracts New Volunteers and Donors May 3, 2011 – (Los Angeles, CA) – Major growth has emerged at CoachArt as the organization marks 10 years of improving the quality of …
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A Vision in Rhythm: Blind Teen Rocks Out to Soothe His Soul
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When Hector Ibarra was five years old, his sight began to disappear. By age 12, he was completely blind. Through all the challenges he’s faced, Hector says, music is what has kept him going. “It means a lot to me,” …
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