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Creation Cocoon for Girls

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About Me

Creation Cocoon for Girls is an arts education nonprofit organization formed February 24, 2006 dedicated to empowering girls by developing their individual creativity. Our mission is to provide a safe space for girls to develop their individual creativity and build self-esteem. The organization focuses on building skills of low and middle income girls ages 8-18 in Oakland, CA through exposure to and development of traditional arts with taught with an urban contemporary flair including: sewing, crochet / knitting, creative writing, international cooking, jewelry making, etc. The program is designed to empower girls to make decisions that prevent early parenting and encourage positive academic achievement. Each workshop includes both skill building and youth development activities to surround the youth with a supportive environment as she explores her own budding creativity.

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Help raise money for Creation Cocoon's Spring 08 programming through our bi-annual fundraiser: THE BUTTERFLY 500. The goal of the Butterfly 500 is simple we are asking 500 people to donate $5.00 or more, by April 5th. The funds raised will assist with purchasing program equipment & supplies, hiring workshop staff, and assisting us in becoming a high quality, girl-centered, sustainable organization. Everyone can make a difference in the lives of girls in our community! To donate via PayPal click the button below

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Creation Cocoon is Hiring for Fall 08

Position Description Creativity Workshop Leader   Creation Cocoon for Girls is a new non-profit organization in Oakland dedicated to the support and empowerment of all girls as they make their t...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:08:00 PST

How to Donate

If you are interested in donating to us via PayPal, please click the button on the front page.  We are also seeking donations of working sewing machines (new or used), yarn, fabric, patterns, not...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:03:00 PST

Our Fiscal Sponsor

Our fiscal sponsor, Pivotal Point Youth Services Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization which provides employment training, vocational skills development and entrepreneurship training to current and former fo...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:01:00 PST

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board President: Drew Dellinger Director - Poets for Global Justice Director - Social Ecology, JFK University Board Treasurer: Sia Awakoaiye President / Owner - California Premier Mortgage Services ...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:57:00 PST

Our History

they say that to those that much is given much is required,..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> this requirement dictates that living and giving come from uncomfor...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:54:00 PST

PROGRAMS @ CREATION COCOON

Sewing Workshop - The Sewing Workshop teaches basic sewing principles including, sewing tools / notion education, sewing machine operation, pattern reading and layout, and garment construction. This w...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:48:00 PST

Creation Cocoon's Vision, Mission and Objectives

CREATION COCOON FOR GIRLS bored hands make babies, busy hands make skirts, engaged minds change the world Creation Cocoon: A Safe Space for Girls to Create   Vision To equip girls with tools...
Posted by Creation Cocoon for Girls on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:47:00 PST