From 2005-2023 (stopping due to the pandemic) I have received grants from The City of Oakland's Cultural Arts Funding Program for Individual Artists. This grant enabled me to work bedside with children (and their families) in long-term care at local hospitals. I have worked at Kaiser Permanente Oakland and Children's Hospital, Oakland. Currently I conduct Doll Making classes at two women's shelters in San Francisco.
These dolls, made by the patients, with my assistance, can reflect his/her/their own personality or unique physical traits. Some children chose to make familiar cartoon characters, mythical creatures, or animals like their beloved pets back home.
Over the years I have also received grants from The Taylor Family Foundation, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, City Stitchers, KALA Arts In The Community and many individuals.
