Art You Ok? Art You OK is a wellness-centered program dedicated to de-isolation, emotional expression, and suicide prevention for adults living with mental health challenges, autism, and other cognitive or developmental differences. Through guided creative programming, facilitated dialogue, and supportive community spaces, Art You OK uses art as a bridge—helping participants reconnect with themselves and with others in ways that feel safe, affirming, and non-clinical. The program recognizes that many adults experience profound isolation not because they lack ability or insight, but because traditional systems fail to meet them where they are. Art You OK creates spaces of belonging, dignity, and expression, where participants are seen, heard, and valued—reducing isolation, strengthening protective factors, and supporting long-term emotional resilience. The Art You OK creative enterprise program extends healing beyond expression by giving participants an opportunity to transform their artwork into income-generating products that uplift both the artist and the community. Adults in the program create original art that is then curated and featured on t-shirts, bookbags, and wall art, allowing their voices and visions to travel beyond the studio and into everyday life. The work is showcased through www.focuseuphoria.com, a platform dedicated to celebrating creativity, emotional truth, and community storytelling. Proceeds from these art-based products are reinvested into community events, wellness gatherings, and inclusive programming, creating a full circle of impact: art becomes expression, expression becomes empowerment, and empowerment becomes collective care. For participants—many of whom face isolation due to mental health challenges, autism, or other disorders—this model affirms dignity, builds confidence, and offers a tangible sense of contribution. The program reframes artists not as recipients of support, but as culture-makers and community investors, proving that creativity can be both healing and economically meaningful.

Due to an overwhelming response to our Grant writing class, I'd like to have one-to-one sessions with each individual/entity. If you are interested in working One-to-One, please send a request to [email protected] and request a Grant writing Session. I look forward to working with each of you! Also, if you are using your home office as a business address, this will limit your ability to receive grants. Acumen Capital has partnered with Suites on the River virtual offices to provide a physical address, mail retrieval, use of the conference room, telephone answering service, and much more. Stay tuned! Launch February, 2026! Beginning on February 1, 2026, you will be required to have a logo or profile picture to remain in this Classroom space. We want to ensure that we do not have BOTS in our classroom. If you choose not to share a picture or logo, we will have to deactivate your account. Also, please provide at least one social media link so that we can follow up and maintain a safe and productive learning space for all. Deactivations begin on 2/1/2026. Please post a copy of your social media URL in your profile!

What are your funding goals for this year? Think about who is waiting for you to get your work done to get the relief they have been wishing or praying for. This is an important moment in your journey, and it’s worth showing up for it with intention and confidence. Funding doesn’t come simply from having a good idea—it comes from being prepared, being consistent, and having the courage to ask for what your work truly needs. Every proposal you submit is an act of self-belief and a statement that your vision has value and deserves support. Move forward thoughtfully but boldly, remember that asking is part of the process, and keep this in mind: if you don’t ask you don’t get. Let's move!