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Upcoming Events
T wo readings of Wyndano's Cloak with book signing by author A. R. Silverberry
September 25, 2010 from 2-4 p.m.
San Rafael Borders Books
October 2, 2010 from 2-4
Santa Cruz Borders Books
These readings are part of Silverberry's charitable fundraising book tour. He will donate a portion of author profit to DrawBridge.
Windano's Cloak, a fantasy adverture about a girl who must save her family from a danger horrible enough to shatter their world forever will appeal to children age ten and up, and adults who cherish fairy tales.
Donated Ivar Backpacks
Donated Ivar Backpacks have been given to many of the kids in our program. The children have been decorating them with fabric paint glitter glue and beaded zipper pulls.
Brownie Troupe 32889 from Fremont had a great time shopping for school supplies to fill 50 of the backpacks. These will be extra special backpacks for the kids.
Facilitator / Volunteer Events
Recent Events
 DrawBridge bats a homerun on the Giants Jumbotron!
DrawBridge went to a Giants/Padres game in early May. We handed out fliers in the Community Clubhouse, played our DVD and displayed children's art. DrawBridge was also featured on the Jumbotron!
 Art for Water Fundraising Event
Art for Water
Location: Lush Lounge, 1212 Polk Street (on Polk between Fern and Sutter),
*Cash only venue
Hours: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Goal: To raise $5000 for the two causes, $2500 for each
Terrestra California Artists Month
May 2010
 California Artists Month at Terrestra galleries features noted Bay Area designers in events benefitting Drawbridge arts programs for homeless children
You are cordially invited to an art-filled afternoon of eating, drinking, and schmoozing —not to mention shopping and doing a world of good.
Terrestra is pleased to announce California Artists Month in San Francisco and Berkeley locations. All month May 2010, Terrestra stores will be celebrating talented local designers and artisans. The company will be donating a percentage of event sales to benefit DrawBridge, a nonprofit organization that provides art therapy and education to Bay Area homeless children.
In-store events will include weekly “meet the artist” days in the San Francisco Laurel Village store throughout the month of May. These events will feature expanded displays of the artists’ work as well as complimentary refreshments and raffles with special prizes from local artists and arts organizations.
Bay Area artists scheduled for in-store receptions include:
-- Kavita (hand-painted silk accessories; Saratoga)
-- Philippa Roberts (jewelry; Oakland)
-- Kathleen Maley (jewelry; San Francisco)
 Taste for Artisans -
Handmade Ho Down Village
The East Bay Express and Mini Marzipan teamed up to present an event to benefit DrawBridge!
SATURDAY APRIL 3, 2010
5-11PM
Taste for Artisans pays tribute to Americana but with a modern, urban twist. Come celebrate local craftsmanship with over 100 of the Bay Area's best artisans selling their handmade wares, farmers filling our plates, live local bands/djs, and other educational activities from the De Young Museum. Meet local artisans, musicians, and farmers while at the same time supporting Drawbridge!
Bring in unused/new art supplies for Draw Bridge and receive free raffle tickets!
 A Winter Arts Festival & Fundraisder:
Bringing art to homeless children
On behalf of the facilitators and volunteers of DrawBridge: An Arts Program for Homeless Children, you are cordially invited to a Winter Arts Festival & Fundraiser on December 17, 2009, at 8pm.
What: Bringing art to homeless children
When: December 17, 2009, 8pm
Where: SUB-Mission, 2183 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 view map >>
Admission: $10, or $5 with an (unused) art supply
The festival will take place at SUB-Mission gallery in San Francisco, and will include a lively evening of art-making, music and camaraderie, culminating in a silent auction.
All proceeds from the event will go to support our direct work with the children, allowing our program to remain active and thriving into the coming year.
We hope that you will join us in celebration of artistic expression as we invest in the emotional well-being of the homeless children in our community.
 ♥ ♥ Grateful Heart Mandala Sale & Benefit!!♥♥
Purchase beautiful Prints and Cards by artist Julia Weaver to benefit Drawbridge!
8% of the proceeds will go to two valuable organizations: DrawBridge & Wherever the Need.
Greeting Cards and Prints are on Sale: Receive 10% off all museum quality limited edition prints and Greeting Cards $3-up.
(20% off Prints, if you register for an Artist's Way Group.)
Purchases can be made at http://www.mandalaweaver.com/gallery.html or you can arrange to view Julia Weaver’s art in person by calling her at (415)455-5989.
Satisfaction is 100% guaranteed and international orders are welcome.
♥ Sale ends February 14♥
 Handmade Ho Down Urban Craft Fair and Charity Event for DrawBridge 2009!
1015 Folsom - San Francisco, CA
Thursday, December 3, 2009
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Free Admission - Crafts - Live Art
Music - Booze
SF Etsy's first ever Etsy-sponsored, urban craft show.
- Charity raffle for DrawBridge, and Arts Program for Homeless children
- Wrapping station with suggested donation, all proceeds to Draw Bridge
- Bring in art supplies for donation to DrawBridge children, first 100 receives a FREE HoBag tote!!
- Special Event 'Zine!
- FREE Swag Bags full of goodies to the first 200 peeps in the door!
- Booze!!
- Live DJs
- Live Art Demos
- Live Graffiti Art
- 65+ Crafters and Vintage sellers
VIP room for vendors/press/sponsors
 "JOY & DESPAIR : The World of a Child" benefiting DrawBridge
MOCHA Museum of Children’s Art
538 ninth Street
Oakland, CA
October 2nd - October 23rd
Opening Reception Saturday October 3rd, 2009
1:00 - 3:00 p m
Curated by Joan Miro´
Art from the collections of Paintbrush Diplomacy, Drawbridge, ArtSeed, "Art for Heart" Project, Sakura of America and Collateral Repair Project. Including images created by children from San Francisco, New Zealand, Bahrain, Russia, China, Poland and the USA.
 "An Evening of Art and Fashion"
benefiting DrawBridge
Friday, September 11, 2009 - 5:30pm
Dylan Boutique: 2146 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA US
Hosts: Susan Dhillon & Debra Shapiro
Featuring "Mediterranea" - a new exhibit by Debra Shapiro
DrawBridge Town Hall Meeting
September 11th, 2009
6:30 - 9:30 pm
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