Get involved
Help write our next chapter
We can't achieve our mission, reach trauma survivors, or offer programs without your help. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on volunteers and donations to operate. Every dollar, and each contribution, counts.
Since our offerings began in 2025
What your support makes possible
- 425hours of community connection
- 25full scholarships
- 24partial scholarships
- 9countries our participants join from
Ways to Get Involved
There are many ways to be part of our community, from a one-time contribution to an ongoing commitment. However you choose to participate, we’re grateful to have you with us.
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Make a donation
Help sustain canDID Expressions’ programs and community through a financial gift or in-kind contribution.
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Share your skills
Teach a class, facilitate a workshop, or help with administration, fundraising, and outreach.
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Partner with us
Sponsor a workshop, advertise in our newsletter, or donate goods or services.
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Join leadership
Help shape canDID Expressions’ direction and growth by serving on our board.
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Make a donation
Ways to Give
Help us reach our annual goals.
Make a financial donation
In-kind donations
We can also use:
- Creative workshop materials (such as colored pencils, paint brushes, and air-dry clay)
- Postage and packaging (to mail creative materials to participants)
- Technology and equipment (such as printer ink, microphones, and lighting)
- Books and educational resources (such as poetry collections and memoirs for our author series)
- Fundraising items (such as gift cards, auction items, printing, and branded merchandise)
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Share your skills
Share your Time
Opportunities include:
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Teach a class or facilitate a workshop
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Provide administrative help such as marketing, website, and social media
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Support fundraising and outreach
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Resource development
Partner with us
Business and Community Partnerships
Explore ways your business can contribute to our mission and make a meaningful impact.
Sponsor a workshop
Fund a workshop or series so more people can take part.
Advertise in our newsletter
Reach our community through our monthly newsletter.
Donate goods or services
Give with purpose.
Become a community partner
Collaborate through shared resources, outreach, and opportunities.
Join leadership
Board of Directors
canDID Expressions welcomes applications from community members who would like to join our board of directors. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting trauma survivors through expressive arts. Responsibilities include governance, strategic planning, fundraising, and serving as an ambassador for our organization.