Struggling? TRY ART!

The Arts4Vets Mental Health Art Care Packages program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting the mental well-being of veterans through the therapeutic power of art. At its core, the program seeks to provide veterans with access to art therapy resources and tools that facilitate self-expression, emotional exploration, and healing. Through carefully curated care packages, veterans receive a variety of art supplies tailored to their interests and needs, allowing them to engage in creative activities that promote mental wellness.

Each care package is thoughtfully assembled to include a range of art materials, from traditional mediums like paint and canvas to specialized tools for sculpting, drawing, and mixed media. Veterans have the flexibility to experiment with different techniques and mediums, encouraging exploration and self-discovery through artistic expression. Moreover, the program emphasizes accessibility, ensuring that veterans of all backgrounds and skill levels can participate and benefit from art therapy.

In addition to providing art supplies, the program offers guidance and support to veterans as they navigate their creative journey. Art therapy resources, including instructional materials, prompts, and therapeutic techniques, are included in the care packages to help veterans harness the full potential of their artistic endeavors. Furthermore, veterans have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants and art therapists through virtual workshops, support groups, and online communities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.

Overall, the Arts4Vets Mental Health Art Care Packages program embodies a holistic approach to supporting veterans' mental health by leveraging the transformative power of art. By providing veterans with the tools, resources, and support they need to engage in therapeutic art activities, the program aims to promote healing, resilience, and personal growth among veterans, empowering them to overcome mental health challenges and thrive in their civilian lives.

Thank you for your service. Here's an overview of our Art Supplies program:

Our goal is to provide you with the tools and art supplies you need to express or release your emotions in a safe and creative manner. Whether it's drawing, painting, or experimenting with new mediums like stained glass, we're here to support your artistic journey. You're entitled to one supply request every three months, so feel free to let your imagination run wild.

To get started, please reply with the following information:

1. Proof of military service (e.g., DD-form, VA Card, Retired ID).

2. A list of desired supplies.

3. Shipping address (anywhere).

4. Contact number for follow-up.

Please note that due to increased demand and staffing shortages, processing and shipping times may take up to 3 to 4 weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we're working diligently to fulfill your requests as quickly as possible.

Remember, idle hands are the devil's playground, and we're here to help keep them occupied!

Please email all request to info@TrueTop1Percent.com and any direct questions, please reach out to April Sapp our Director of MHAC Distribution a.sapp@tt1p.org

Our Arts4Vets Mental Health Art Tool Kits are meticulously designed to cater to the diverse artistic preferences and therapeutic needs of our servicemembers and veterans. Recognizing that each individual's path to healing is unique, we offer a range of art forms including stained glass making, woodworking, culinary arts, drawing, and paint by numbers. This personalized approach ensures that every toolkit serves as a meaningful and effective tool for mental health support.

Customization and Flexibility:

• Personalized Art Forms: Whether a veteran finds solace in the precision of woodworking, the creativity of stained glass making, the mindfulness of culinary arts, or the relaxation of paint by numbers, our toolkits are adaptable to fit these varied interests.
• Responsive Design: Each toolkit is either designed by or in collaboration with the servicemembers themselves, ensuring that the contents directly address their specific therapeutic needs and artistic preferences.
• Flexible Budgeting: While we maintain a set budget of $150 per toolkit for supplies and an average shipping cost of $15.80, the allocation within the $150 allows for flexibility. For instance, a toolkit focused on woodworking might allocate more funds to high-quality tools, while another centered on drawing may invest more in premium art supplies.

Sustainable Support:

• Ongoing Provision: The cost structure is designed to sustain support every three months, ensuring continuous access to therapeutic art resources for our veterans.
• Scalable Impact: With a budget set to provide 500 customized toolkits, we aim to reach a broad spectrum of veterans, each receiving materials that resonate with their personal healing journey.

Given the customized nature of each toolkit, we have developed a flexible budget that accommodates the most common supplies while allowing for variations based on specific artistic needs. Below is a high-level budget overview:

• Total for 500 Kits:
  • Art Supplies: $50,000
  • Specialized Tools: $25,000
  • Art Therapy Guidebook: $4,000
  • Personalized Storage Bag: $5,000
  • Mindfulness Tools: $2,500
  • Shipping & Distribution: $7,900
  • Contingency Fund: $600
• Grand Total: $89,000

To maximize the impact and sustainability of the Arts4Vets program, we are seeking donations and support in the following areas:

• Art Supplies Donations:
  
  • Preferred Brands: Strathmore, Winsor & Newton, Prismacolor, Liquitex, Mungyo, Rembrandt, Royal & Langnickel.
  • Impact: Donations from these brands can significantly reduce our supply costs, allowing us to allocate more resources towards specialized tools and additional support services.
• Printing Services:
  
  • Needs: Assistance with the production of Art Therapy Guidebooks and mindfulness coloring books.
  • Preferred Partners: Local printing companies willing to offer discounted rates or in-kind donations.
• Storage Bags:
  
  • Needs: Custom-branded durable storage bags to enhance the professional and cohesive look of each toolkit.
  • Preferred Partners: Merchandise suppliers capable of producing high-quality, branded bags at scale.
• Shipping Partnerships:
  
  • Needs: Support from logistics companies to provide discounted shipping rates or in-kind donations to ensure timely delivery of kits to veterans, especially those stationed in remote or deployed locations.

The Arts4Vets Mental Health Art Tool Kits represent a vital investment in the mental health and overall well-being of our veterans and active-duty servicemembers. By providing customized, high-quality art supplies and therapeutic tools, we empower veterans to navigate their mental health journeys with creativity and resilience. Your support ensures that these life-changing resources reach those who need them most, fostering a healthier, more connected, and resilient veteran community.

1. Art Packages we ship across the globe to all Active-Duty Military and our Veterans. The reason is because not everyone is willing to sit in a class-like environment or ask for help. However, if you can disguise help in the form of something fun like clay (which also can help with dexterity), paint, drawing, woodworking tools, etc that can encourage self-expression, in turn gives an opportunity to expel negative emotions, they will be more likely to experiment. Ide Hands are the devils playground, so its our job to keep them occupied.

How do we know if it is working?

Each toolkit that is sent out within a month of receiving the information and will have a follow-up evaluation with the Veteran 1 of four associated volunteer therapist within 4 – 6 weeks of the distribution of the toolkits to determine additional needs to help the Veteran.