Empowerment Through the Arts
At the heart of our mission is the belief that the arts are a powerful tool for change. Through our grants and community programs, we support creative initiatives that uplift voices, foster inclusion, and spark transformation.
These stories highlight the real-world impact- how music, visual art, theater, and dance are helping individuals and communities heal, grow, and thrive. Each story is a testament to the resilience, talent, and hope that emerge when people are empowered through artistic expression.
Turning Opportunity into Growth
List Academy of Music
For many older adults, particularly those living with memory loss, illness, grief, or isolation, opportunities for meaningful connection can be limited. List Academy of Music addresses this need...
East End Theater
Access to high-quality performing arts programming is limited in many communities, particularly for children from underserved families. East End Theater’s children’s musical theatre program...
Dream Out Loud Center
For more than 25 years, Dream Out Loud Center has provided young people in New Bedford with access to arts education that nurtures creativity, confidence, and community connection. Serving an...
Everett Company, Stage & School
For many young people in Providence’s underserved communities, opportunities to engage deeply with the arts are increasingly limited. After-school programs are often underfunded or inaccessible,...
Funding That Makes a Difference
“Because of this funding, students can participate fully in opportunities such as public showcases and community events, such as the New Bedford Film Festival — moments where their voices are amplified and their talent is recognized. These experiences are often the turning point for young artists, giving them the validation and momentum they need to pursue their creative goals.”
“We are extremely grateful to have a relationship with the White Family Foundation stretching back to 2016. In addition to ensuring New Urban Arts can provide uninterrupted, quality programs for Providence’s most vulnerable youth, consistent funders like the White Family Foundation confer a greater sense of stability on New Urban Arts that makes other foundations and organizations more willing to build relationships with us.”
“Beyond numbers, the Foundation’s support directly contributes to lifelong skills and personal growth. Parents frequently share that their children gain confidence, resilience, teamwork, and creativity through our programs – lessons that extend far beyond the stage. By strengthening access, equity, and artistic opportunity, the White Family Foundation is helping us build a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable arts community where young people can grow, create, and shine.”
“Continued support from the foundation over years has allowed Everett to be a stable place of learning and growth for young people as they become young adults, enter career paths and continue to be positively engaged members of their communities. Everett sends a huge thank you to the White Family Foundation for their support of Everett School and the many lives that support has changed for the better.”
A Mission of Empowerment
We believe in the power of the arts to enrich lives and strengthen communities. Through meaningful grants and partnerships, we support organizations that use creativity to inspire, educate, and uplift.