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Ray of Hope Center of the Arts was developed to provide high quality arts programming to youth, adults, and senior citizens with an emphasis on those that are disadvantaged.  Programs are offered in a safe, non-restrictive, and nurturing environment to build and enhance the artistic skills of participants to high level performance quality through formal training, workshops, rehearsals, and on-stage performances.  With the idea that as long as there is a ray of sun there is hope for everyone; the organization operates with the underlying motto “A Ray of Hope Through The Arts".

Mission StatementPurposeBoard of DirectorsFriends of Ray Advisory Committee

Mission Statement

Ray of Hope Center of the Arts is a teen-focused multi-cultural arts organization that creates innovative programs and delivers authentic performances filled with positive messages that uplift people while transforming lives through the use of visual, media, and performing arts.

Purpose

Ray of Hope Center of the Arts was founded by Victoria Brady on September 9, 2002. The organization was developed to provide high quality arts programming to youth, adults, and senior citizens with an emphasis on those that are disadvantaged. Ray of Hope's constant aim is to provide a "Ray of Hope Through the Arts."

Board of Directors

Tracey Williams, Chairman
DuSable Museum of African American History
Enid Spotser, Treasurer
WBGX Radio
Delores McKinney, Secretary
Chicago Public Schools
Jennie Betton
Park National Bank
DaVante’ Stone
WVAZ-V103 Radio
Victoria C. Brady,
(ex-officio)

Ray of Hope Center of the Arts

Friends of Ray Advisory Committee

A team of highly respected and knowledgeable community leaders that endorses the mission of Ray of Hope Center Of The Arts while supporting the organizations’ activities through consultation, shared resources, and collaborative projects.

Friends of Ray Members

Dr. Felicia Y. Blasingame, President/CEO
South Central Community Services, Inc
Corren Evans, Executive Director
South Shore Chamber, Inc
David J. Kelly, Attorney
Katten, Muchin, Rosenmann, LLP
John Zeigler, Director
Eagen Urban Center, DePaul University

Program Address: 1818 East 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60649 • Mailing Address: 1507 East 53rd Sreet, #840, Chicago, IL 60615
Phone: (773) 947-0447 • Email: info@rayofhopearts.org

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