Pinellas Community Foundation wants you to know about some of the exemplary nonprofit organizations they support.
Executive Director Kim Dohrman
Creative Clay offers a variety of arts programs for adults and children with disabilities, veterans and those in healthcare settings, according to Executive Director Kim Dohrman. Local artists sometimes volunteer as teachers, to help those with cognitive, physical or emotional challenges. “Our whole vision is to make the arts accessible to all,” says Dohrman.
The Pinellas Community Foundation provides funds through grants for operating expenses from unrestricted funds contributed by a variety of our caring donors.
Artist spotlight: Meet Ali V. She attends Creative Clay’s Community Arts Program five days a week. Ali was born with a disability, but that hasn’t 
dampened her spirit or prevented her from being a celebrated artist. Her work sells regularly in the GoodFolkGallery, and Ali has exhibited at events like Folkfest, St. Pete.
“A lot of my artwork is Mayan and Aztec designs,” says a smiling 25-year old Ali. “I had my own solo exhibition and sold a painting and two decorated guitars.”
For dad Mauricio, he couldn’t be happier and more proud of his daughter: “Creative Clay has helped Alexandra to grow and evolve her artistic skills,” he said. “She has been able to learn responsibility and how to relate to her peers and instructors. As parent and artist, I’m proud of Ali and thankful to Creative Clay for bringing out the positive aspects of persons with disabilities in our society.”
Dohrman says it’s about more than dollars. “PCF staff really do connect person-to-person with our organization. They actually want to get to know us and what we’re doing. I feel like the people at Pinellas Community Foundation really care.”
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