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Children's Healing Art Project (CHAP)

CHAP Children's Healing Art Project
Supporting children who face medical challenges by providing healing art experiences.

Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) brings the healing power of art to children facing medical challenges at both hospitals and community events. At CHAP, children are known for their creativity and not by their disease, diagnosis or disability.

Children and Youth

What We Do

Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) brings the healing power of art to children and families facing medical challenges through in-hospital programs and community outreach. At CHAP, children are known for their creativity and ingenuity — not by their disease, diagnosis or disability. Art Club programs at the CHAP studio provide engaging art experiences for children outside of the hospital. Those who live too far away or cannot travel to the studio receive free CHAP in a Box art supplies at their homes. Volunteers are the key to CHAP’s success.

What We Need

  • Administrative Support/Clerical
  • Collecting/Sorting/Packaging
  • Consulting/Professional Services
  • Event Organizing
  • Fundraising/Campaigning
  • Painting
  • Public Relations/Marketing

Opportunities

  • In person: One-time
  • In person: Ongoing
  • Virtual: One-time
  • Virtual: Ongoing

Volunteers are one of the most – if not the most – important parts of CHAP. Whether it’s simply a few hours or you become a weekly volunteer, CHAP would love your support. Since 2006, CHAP has provided over 75,000 healing art experiences to children and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. With a staff of just seven, we rely on our volunteers to help reach these kids. Volunteers sometimes work directly with the children and sometimes behind-the-scenes to prepare art supplies for them to enjoy. Every activity is equally important. Please volunteer with CHAP today.

Barb McDowell
Executive Director
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CHAP child with adult
CHAP kids
CHAP volunteer at Shriners Hospital
CHAP volunteers

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Children's Healing Art Project (CHAP)
8065 SE Grand Ave, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97202
United States

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Please note that depending on role, volunteers may work at other locations and/or at other times. Contact our volunteer coordinator to find the best fit for you.

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