The Doan Foundation

About

We are a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization promoting the importance of the arts and it's impact on our children- the next generation of leaders.Society often views creative careers as inferior to traditional jobs and deems art careers irrelevant in the workforce. However, ART - whether it be music, dance, fashion, design, theater, or anything else - is a vital part of our world. Due to the stigma around art careers, it takes courage and confidence to pursue them, especially for students from low-income backgrounds.This organization aims to support marginalized teens in Southern California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.We hope to do so much more as our organization grows and awareness grows for the importance of art in our children's lives and the significant role it plays in developing critical thinking skills and in helping to alleviate the overwhelming mental health crises that our Pre-Teens & Teens are facing daily on an exponential level as social media plays tug of war with their sovereignty.