Partnership Application
& Reapplication if you became a member before November 1st, 2022A HAPPY PACKER IS A PERSON WITH AN EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY* AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES** WHO USE THE CREATIVE ARTS TO ENERGIZE AND WORK TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. IT IS NOT THE END RESULT OF THE ART PROJECT THAT IS THE GOAL IT IS THE PROCESS OF CREATING ART ACCORDING TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THEY FOUND OUR PROGRAM THROUGH ANOTHER NONPROFIT THAT BELIEVES ART CAN HELP THEM AND APPLIED ON THEIR BEHALF.
If approved, a HAPPY PACKER receives EITHER monthly OR quarterly package of random art supplies, which include (but may not be limited to) 1) Jewelry Making 2) Mixed Media 3) Paper Crafting 4) Junk Journal / Booksmithing 5) Fabric/Yarn/Fiber Arts 6) Many other crafts that fall under creative arts.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER NONPROFIT AND BELIEVE YOU HAVE AN OVERLAP WITH THE PEOPLE WE BOTH HELP, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY.
NOTE: RECIPIENTS IN THE PARTNER NONPROFIT PROGRAMS WHO EVENTUALLY RECEIVE THE SUPPLIES MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OLD. The applicant on behalf of the nonprofit must also be over 18 years old.
Please note: When submitting your financial documents, we approve at 150% of the poverty level.….
990EZ
Proof of IRS 501(c)3 from the IRS
Individuals in your program must have proof of financial need provided to you.
After one year as a partner, you must provide feedback on how you used the supplies and if it helped.
*Disability - https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm - at any point in application or annual renewal we may ask for proof from a doctor of your disability.
**Financial Challenges - currently 150% of the Federal Poverty Level for 2023
Note: Hartists agree to dAFi’s Rules of Conduct https://www.disabledartists.org/roc
Hauctions are available to Hartists that are approved for the year. http://www.disabledartists.org/hauctionexample