OUR IMPACT

The Power of the Arts

Participation in the arts — whether as a maker, supporter, or observer  — enhances the quality of life for individuals, providing opportunities for self-expression, social engagement and personal growth. 

For older adult participants, engagement in multi-disciplinary arts also contributes to their physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being, reduces isolation, stimulates cognitive functioning, promotes personal growth and an active lifestyle.

A person in a wheelchair and a woman are looking at a large, colorful quilt displayed on a wall. The quilt features various patterns, textures, and colors, with several sections bordered by pink and orange fabrics.

Make AN Impact

Our work is made possible because of supporters like you who donate what they can. Join us as we create opportunities for intergenerational community building and creative expression.

  • $40 supports accessibility materials for an exhibition

  • $100 covers art materials for a workshop

  • $150 supports one Virtual Studio workshop

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  • A group of young boys are gathered around a table, working on an art project involving cutting and drawing on paper with colorful fruits and red glitter. They are wearing casual hoodies, jackets, and caps.
  • Group of diverse people gathered around a table looking at photographs and artwork, engaging in an activity together in a room with kitchen cabinets and decorative wall art.
  • Three people gathered around a table, engaging with a smartphone and various items. There are brushes in a yellow container, papers, and a box on the table. The background has a plain wall with ceiling lights.
  • Children and an adult observing a colorful art display made of various clay figures arranged in a pattern on a wall.
  • Group of people sitting around a long table in a well-lit art studio, working on art projects. The room has a high ceiling with wooden panels and white walls decorated with colorful art pieces.
  • A group of people protesting on a sidewalk in front of a gray house, holding signs with messages about healthcare and kindness, while some people are smiling and waving.
  • Two women seated at a table creating artwork with paints, brushes, and paper, in an art gallery with framed art on the walls.
  • Two people, a senior woman and a young man, sitting at a table engaged in a conversation. The woman has white curly hair, glasses, and is wearing a blue patterned blouse. The man has short brown hair and is wearing a green shirt with a red name tag. On the table, there are white papers, colored markers, and a disposable cup. Behind them, a plain white wall with a string of folded paper decorations and a visible door frame.
  • Two women are engaged in conversation at a table during a workshop or event, with other people in the background and educational displays on the walls.

“It is unbelievable to me how welcoming and inclusive it is at Ruth’s Table. I have fun, be creative, meet new people and enjoy my time here. And I am so grateful that it is free!”

-Amina, Ruth’s Table Participant

“Ruth’s Table has been a wonderful source of inspiration, creativity, and friendship. The instructors are exceptional–supportive and flexible–and each class offers something new and fulfilling. As a retired woman soon to be a senior, I truly value the warm, welcoming community we’ve built through art.”  

– Ivette, Ruth’s Table Participant