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Enhancing the
Community One
Brush Stroke at a Time!
JACCK Foundation for the Arts operates a community-based creative arts studio that blends painting and music-based expression to improve mental wellness, confidence, and social connection. Through structured paint sessions and guided karaoke activities, we serve youth, seniors, veterans, and families—many of whom lack access to traditional arts education. Our space is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and adaptable, offering both free and low-cost programming supported by a sustainable earned-revenue model.
CREATIVE . INCLUSIVE . EMPOWERING
Become a Program Sponsor Today
Organizational Capacity & Sustainability
JACCK Foundation for the Arts welcomes mission-aligned sponsors who share our commitment to improving mental wellness through creative expression. To protect the experience of our participants, sponsorship opportunities do not include lead generation, sales presentations, solicitation of attendees, or marketing activities that interfere with our programs. We proudly recognize our partners for their generosity while keeping our focus on those we serve.
A Letter From Our Founder
I'm Claire McGale, Founder of JACCK Foundation for the Arts.
There was a season in my life when I learned that healing doesn't always begin with words. Sometimes it begins with a paintbrush, a blank canvas, and the courage to simply create.
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As an Air Force veteran and lifelong creative, I've experienced firsthand how art can quiet the mind, restore hope, and help us reconnect with ourselves and with others. Those experiences inspired me to create something bigger than an art studio. I envisioned a place where people of all ages and backgrounds could gather, create freely, and discover that they are stronger than the challenges they face.
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That vision became JACCK Foundation for the Arts.
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Every program we offer is rooted in one belief: creativity has the power to heal, connect, and transform lives. Whether we're serving a child discovering their imagination, a teenager searching for confidence, a veteran navigating life after service, or a senior finding joy through creativity, our purpose is the same—to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and inspired.
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My hope is that when you walk through our doors or participate in one of our programs, you leave with more than a finished project. I hope you leave with renewed confidence, meaningful connections, and the reminder that you are capable of creating something beautiful—both on the canvas and in your own life.
Thank you for believing in our mission and for becoming part of the JACCK family. Together, we are enhancing our community one brush stroke at a time.
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With gratitude,
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Claire McGale
Founder & Executive Director
Experienced Therapeutic Art Facilitator • Trauma-Informed Care Training Teens & Adults •
Psychological First Aid
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is united by a shared passion for creativity, community, and meaningful impact. Each board member brings a unique blend of professional experience, lived perspective, and heartfelt commitment to advancing access to the arts for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
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Secretary
Jr. Board Member
Darryl Poindexter
Michael Patrick
Jackie McCarter
Cheryl Patrick
Kaia Givens
Our Community Partners
Community partners play a vital role in helping donors support the JACCK Foundation for the Arts by providing platforms, resources, and outreach to make giving easier and more impactful. Through fundraising events, sponsorships, and donation matching, our partners amplify the generosity of donors and help bring free art programs to underserved seniors, veterans and youth in the St. Louis community.
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