ART4HEALING & STUDIO ART
ART SPEAKS WHERE WORDS CANNOT.
ART4HEALING
Certified in an established program called "Art4Healing", Crescent Moon Center's director will facilitate a theme-based two-hour art workshop using acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collage. It is a fast-paced painting project created around themes and questions within the themes, some allowing only 2 minutes to respond to. At the end of each exercise, participants are encouraged to share about their painting experience and the emotions involved. This is an educational exercise, and no prior art experience is necessary.
STUDIO ART
Center participants will have access to a well-equipped art studio which allows self-expression through art in an unstructured environment, selecting from a range of materials such as paint, clay, etc. An Artist in Residency will provide a peer mentorship to all particpants.
ART4HEALING & STUDIO ART
ART SPEAKS WHERE WORDS CANNOT.
ART4HEALING
Certified in an established program called "Art4Healing", Crescent Moon Center's director will facilitate a theme-based two-hour art workshop using acrylics, watercolors, pastels and collage. It is a fast-paced painting project created around themes and questions within the themes, some allowing only 2 minutes to respond to. At the end of each exercise, participants are encouraged to share about their painting experience and the emotions involved. This is an educational exercise, and no prior art experience is necessary.
STUDIO ART
Center participants will have access to a well-equipped art studio which allows self-expression through art in an unstructured environment, selecting from a range of materials such as paint, clay, etc. An Artist in Residency will provide a peer mentorship to all particpants.
YOUR SUPPORT TRANSFORMS LIVES
Every day, someone struggling with mental health challenges asks: Is recovery even possible?
At Crescent Moon Center, the answer is “yes”.
We have seen inspiring transformations with our participants who have consistently described our program as “life-changing.
Thanks to your generous support, Crescent Moon Center has been a beacon of healing and hope for adults, teens, families and youth navigating mental health challenges - stress, trauma, addiction and disability.
Donations fund scholarships, internships, program facilitators and supplies.
Sustain our work with a monthly donation or annual gift.
Give in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
“Crescent Moon creates a safe and inclusive space for people to be supported.
Diversity and belonging are central to our values.
As a nonprofit, Crescent Moon is dedicated to improving access to holistic wellness resources and programs for diverse, underserved and under-resourced communities.
Donations are critical to fund programs for those who need access these life-changing experiences,”
Karen Kahn, Founder, President, & Executive Director of Crescent Moon Center
MONTHLY & ANNUAL
GIVING CIRCLES
We invite you into our community through monthly and annual circles that support your holistic wellness.
Crescent Moon Center offers an empowering path to resilience, clarity and purpose through equine-assisted learning and expressive arts. We create a supportive environment where you can reflect and connect with community.
Our public holistic wellness programs welcome people from all backgrounds who want to nurture creativity, self-expression, confidence, and skills for personal and professional development. These workshops are designed to support your well-being — mind, body, and spirit.
To launch our new monthly and annual giving circles, we offer the opportunity for you to bring a family member, friend, or co-worker free, if you join before the end of the year.
Creative Expressions
$25 Monthly
$300 Annual
Monthly
Online Workshops
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Vision Board (January)
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Art4Healing
(February - March) -
Poetry as a Tool for Wellness
(April -December)
Heart of the Herd
$40 Monthly
$450 Annual
Monthly
Online Workshops
+1 Annual 1:1 or
Group Workshop
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Equine-Assisted Learning
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Expressive Art
Currents of Change
$60 Monthly
$600 Annual
Monthly
Online Workshops
+3 Annual 1:1 or
Group Workshop
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Equine-Assisted Learning
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Expressive Art
All Circles receive:
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Bring a family member, friend, or co-worker (Join by December 31st)
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Early Access to workshops & events
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Private WhatsApp, Facebook, & LinkedIn Groups
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Quarterly newsletter with writing prompts
In person workshops can be at any location:
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Rush Ranch
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East Bay
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North Bay
No prior experience with horses or art is required. All activities with horses are facilitated on the ground in a safe and supportive environment.
CIRCLES OF GENEROSITY
In gratitude to our most generous donors for sustaining our programs with substantial annual gifts, we offer special recognition, invitations to exclusive events, and experiences for you and your friends, family, or colleagues.
Your gift makes a significant impact and provides ongoing support that helps us to build capacity and grow our community partner programs.
Journey
Supporter
$2,000+ annual
$167 monthly
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Recognition:
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Website
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Art Exhibit Opening
Reception with Artists -
Private Group Experiences
Experiential Leader
$4,000+ annual
$333 monthly
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All Benefits of Journey Supporter
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+Recognition:
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Newsletter
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Social Media
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+Private Group Experiences
Visionary Trailblazer
$6,000+ annual
$500 monthly
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All Benefits of Experiential Leader
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+Recognition:
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Events &
Art Exhibits
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+Private Group Experiences
All Circles of Generosity Receive:
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Unlimited access to public online and group workshops
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Bring a family member, friend, or co-worker to workshops & events
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Early access to workshops & events
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Private WhatsApp, Facebook, & LinkedIn Groups
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Quarterly newsletter with writing prompts
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A poem of gratitude
In person workshops can be at any location:
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Rush Ranch
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East Bay
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North Bay
No prior experience with horses or art is required. All activities with horses are facilitated on the ground in a safe and supportive environment.
MORE WAYS TO
SUPPORT US
There are many ways that you can contribute toward our cause, including gifts of your time, goods or services, supplies, partnerships and sponsorships.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
We rely on the generosity of our community partners and people like you. Through in-kind donations of goods and services, event/workshop space, art, auction items, and mutually beneficial partnerships, you can help to provide experiential support programs for people recovering from or at risk for addiction.
VOLUNTEER
Crescent Moon Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to be of service and give back to your community in meaningful and impactful ways.
We welcome your gifts and talents! Please email Vickie, our community engagement coordinator,
or schedule a phone / zoom call using the link below
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
As Crescent Moon Center expands our impact, we are reaching out to local businesses who share our commitment to building a healthier, more connected community.
Businesses have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting programs that uplift low-income youth and families, adults in recovery, and underserved communities.
We invite you to partner with us through program sponsorships, fundraising or giving days (i.e. percentage-of-sales donated), in-kind donations (i.e. raffle, auction or social media giveaway items.) Please consider making your tax-deductible contribution by the end of 2025.
Why partner with Crescent Moon Center?
Our collaboration helps to increase visibility for your business while aligning with our mission. We offer a meaningful way to connect your brand with shared values, compassion and community impact. Your business will receive :
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Recognition in our newsletter, website, and social media.
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Philanthropic PR – news articles highlighting your gift demonstrates your commitment to community well-being
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Name and logo acknowledgment on sponsored workshop, program and event materials
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Opportunities for employee engagement through volunteer days, worksite wellness workshops, team-building and leadership retreats
Your contribution helps us provide healing experiences to community members in recovery from stress, trauma, addiction and disability.
If you would like to explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Clare and schedule a brief 30 minute zoom/phone call.
FUND A PROGRAM
MEN'S & WOMEN'S RECOVERY GROUPS
Many thanks to Columbia Bank for their donation of $5,000 which provides much needed support for the expansion of our program with Archway Recovery Services at Rush Ranch. We are so grateful to count Columbia Bank among the financial supporters of Crescent Moon’s vision and mission - helping people who are in recovery from addiction.
The on-going workshops for women we started in 2025 were so successful that Archway requested we provide our program to the men's group as well. There are currently 50 men waiting to join us monthly at Rush Ranch for equine-assisted learning and expressive art. We need your help to raise the funds necessary for both the women's and men’s groups.
Get in touch if you have a particular interest in helping us create programs for men or women in recovery. You can also make a donation and select the Fund for Men's or Women's Groups.
YOUNG ADULT FUND
Young adulthood is a pivotal stage in life, marked by big life decisions, complex transitions, and relationship challenges. Behavioral health issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-use can hinder their ability to succeed academically and build healthy relationships.
Crescent Moon Center empowers at-risk young adults through transformative workshops, providing a safe space for self-discovery and healing. Workshops encourage participants to dive into creative expression as a way to manage emotions and reflect on life experiences. These workshops offer more than just an artistic outlet; they serve as a peer-support group, opportunity to learn new skills for wellness, improving confidence and emotional well-being.
We believe that every young adult deserves the support needed to navigate life challenges and achieve their full potential. Our experiential workshops can empower young adults to discover their path toward resilience and growth.
If you give $125 monthly in 2025, you can sponsor a young adult and provide them with monthly workshops for the entire year. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to provide a monthly workshop program specifically for young adults in our community. Your donation makes a difference in their lives!
$125 Sponsor a young adult for 1 workshop
$300 Buy art supplies
$750 Cover the cost of staff, travel, and supplies
$1,500 Sponsor a young adult for 1 year of monthly workshops