OUR IMPACT
Since our founding in 2011, RuckusRoots programs have positively impacted participants in several key areas:
Artistic skill-building
Collaboration and community connection
Environmental awareness and action
Waste diversion from landfill into artworks
Creative confidence and inspiration
5 Year Program Participation
Over 5 Years...
Where We Work
RECENT PROGRAM EVALUATIONS REVEAL:
64%
increase in feelings of connectivity to their community
73%
increase in feeling creatively inspired
Audience
Since 2011, our programs have converted over 25,000 pieces of trash into art.
Our recent impact reports tell the in-depth story of how our work strengthens communities through creativity and connection.
Art is at our core.
Artmaking serves as the primary learning tool in all of our programmatic offerings
In 2022, we taught:
Basic color theory
Collage with recycled materials
Watercolor + acrylic painting techniques
Drawing from observation
3D clay modeling + painting
Mural design, gridding + painting
Guerilla sign painting
Recycled paper crafting
Garden design + more!
What People Are Saying About Our Work…
"I have been donating to RuckusRoots for the past decade, evaluating its results every year, and I cannot imagine my money going to a better use. It is innovative, dedicated and effective.
As far as I am concerned, it is where my money is going in this sector.
Highly recommended."
— Robert, donor
"Thank you for all your work and for keeping the creativity around us.
Our community is blessed because of organizations like yours.”
— Ana, parent of participant
"I think that RuckusRoots offered us an amazing opportunity to enrich our regular lessons with art and eco-education.
Allowing students a chance to learn art techniques and practice them while simultaneously learning about sustainability offered a chance for them to become stewards of the environment and truly make a difference!”
— Stephanie, classroom teacher