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Willits Community Theatre
T
he non-profit organizations that sustain our communities are essential partners, allowing
us to realize our mission of a thriving Mendocino County. Willits Community Theatre (WCT) 2019/2020
is in its 43rd year creating art for Northern California. This year WCT was awarded a
Community Enrichment grant to support a youth performance arts summer camp. “The arts 460
are essential to the well-rounded development of children,” says executive director Chrystina grants made
Patterson. “Our Youth Camp program provides the opportunity for our youth to experience
the variety, inspiration, and fun of dramatic arts. It helps children empower themselves as $3,187,519
they find confidence in materializing their creativity.” granted
As a “community treasure chest” the Foundation has always believed in supporting many TO DATE:
areas of interest, including arts and humanities, youth and education, environment, $21,855,312
economics, sense of place, healthy communities, animals, and disaster relief. Supporting
WCT is just one way in which the Foundation helps local communities thrive. total granted
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