Free Arts NYC Is Running the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon to Raise Funds for Arts Education
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Free Arts NYC is participating in the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 16 to raise funds for arts education for underserved youth. The organization focuses on providing high-quality arts education and mentorship since its inception in 1997. Through creative workshops and professional development programs, they bridge the opportunity gap, enabling young people to develop critical skills. The initiative helps foster resilience and social-emotional growth, creating pathways toward successful futures in various fields, especially the arts.
Creative interests are a gateway,” says Liz Hopfan, Founder and CEO of Free Arts NYC. "Our one-on-one mentorship goes beyond artistic skills to support social-emotional growth. Just like our marathon team builds endurance to succeed, our youth develop resilience to overcome challenges and achieve their goals."
Since 1997, Free Arts NYC has worked to bridge the opportunity gap for young people by providing high-quality arts education and one-on-one mentorship.
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