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Creating HeARTS: A Family Legacy of Love Through ArtFundraising Goal: $5,000Presented by the Kristin Tomasello FoundationCreating HeARTS was inspired by a beautiful family legacy.My grandparents, Donald and Carol Doino, had an art studio in their home in Buffalo, New York. My grandfather Don was one of the most talented artists I have ever known, and his creativity left a lasting impression on my heart.Today, I have the honor of carrying that love for art forward through the Kristin Tomasello Foundation.In loving honor of my grandparents, we are launching Creating HeARTS: The Donald &amp; Carol Doino Legacy Art Program, providing free, inclusive art classes for individuals with disabilities.Our goal is to create a welcoming space where every individual can express themselves, explore their talents, develop confidence, build friendships, and experience the joy of creating something beautiful.Our First Six MonthsWith your support, we hope to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Host 12 inclusive art classes from January through June 2027.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome 10&ndash;15 participants per class.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide art supplies, instruction, and accommodations at no cost to participants.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Celebrate our artists through a community art exhibition.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build a lasting arts program that can grow alongside our vision for the Grateful Hearts Center.</li></ul>Every Gift Helps Create Something BeautifulOur six-month fundraising goal is $6,000. Your generosity will help provide the supplies, instructors, and resources needed to make these classes accessible.This program is more than an art class. It is an opportunity to continue a family&#39;s love for creativity while celebrating the gifts and abilities of others.Thank you for helping us turn a family legacy into a lasting gift for our community.With grateful hearts, we create together.Kristin Tomasello Foundation

Creating HeARTS: A Family Legacy of Love Through ArtFundraising Goal: $5,000Presented by the Kristin Tomasello FoundationCreating HeARTS was inspired by a beautiful family legacy.My grandparents, Donald and Carol Doino, had an art studio in their home in Buffalo, New York. My grandfather Don was one of the most talented artists I have ever known, and his creativity left a lasting impression on my heart.Today, I have the honor of carrying that love for art forward through the Kristin Tomasello Foundation.In loving honor of my grandparents, we are launching Creating HeARTS: The Donald &amp; Carol Doino Legacy Art Program, providing free, inclusive art classes for individuals with disabilities.Our goal is to create a welcoming space where every individual can express themselves, explore their talents, develop confidence, build friendships, and experience the joy of creating something beautiful.Our First Six MonthsWith your support, we hope to:<ul><li>Host 12 inclusive art classes from January through June 2027.</li><li>Welcome 10–15 participants per class.</li><li>Provide art supplies, instruction, and accommodations at no cost to participants.</li><li>Celebrate our artists through a community art exhibition.</li><li>Build a lasting arts program that can grow alongside our vision for the Grateful Hearts Center.</li></ul>Every Gift Helps Create Something BeautifulOur six-month fundraising goal is $6,000. Your generosity will help provide the supplies, instructors, and resources needed to make these classes accessible.This program is more than an art class. It is an opportunity to continue a family's love for creativity while celebrating the gifts and abilities of others.Thank you for helping us turn a family legacy into a lasting gift for our community.With grateful hearts, we create together.Kristin Tomasello Foundation

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