Our Cause
To nurture and inspire passion for arts and learning in talented students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their artistic skills.
To ensure that our students are prepared for post-secondary education and/or careers in the arts by offering an intensive arts-based program.
To prepare our students to become productive citizens in our global society through our strong focus on community service.
Our Impact
- 80% of Ellington students are Black or Brown.
- Our graduation rate is consistently over 98%.
- In the last 2 years, our students have performed for Vice President Kamala Harris, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the US Department of Education, and Dave Chappelle (alum). They also sang with U2’s Bono for NPR’s Tiny Concerts.
*Ranges calculated below based on payroll deductions from 24-26 total paychecks in a year.
How Your Workplace Donations & Matching Gifts Make a Difference:
$100 - $250
Total Annual Pledge
($5 - $10 per pay period)
One pair of ballet shoes or one set of drawing pencils/chalk.
$250 - $650
Total Annual Pledge
($15 - $25 per pay period)
Theatre or dance costumes for three students.
$780 - $1300
Total Annual Pledge
($30 - $50 per pay period)
One Mac computer for 3D graphic design coursework.
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