Cyber Marvels
The goal of Cyber Marvels is to let children explore and help build cyber projects, while building their confidence and communications skills. Cyber Marvels provides curricula to teach kids how to code and promotes friendly competitions to build camaraderie and showcase talent. Children do not have to compete, however. They can learn to code just the same and volunteer in other capacities during events, if interested.
Animal Rights & Welfare
The Fred & Barrel Foundation is a strong proponent of animal rights and welfare. The F&B Foundation's Andy's Hope site goes over what to do (and what not to do) if you find a deserted or injured animal. The site gives transport tips as well and lists some wildlife rehabilitation clinics.
For the poster of what to do if you find a deserted or injured animal, you can also check out the References to Print & Share! section of this site.
Art Workshops & Galleries
Artists of the Education-Based Latino Outreach (EBLO) Program, Admiring Their Artwork
Volunteer art instructors instruct inner-city youth on different art techniques and then displays students' work in local art galleries. Check out the Art Workshops & Galleries page for more info.
Operation B.I.T.E.
B.I.T.E. is the acronym for "Believe in Teeth for Everyone". This initiative aims to provide dental care (to include dentures , if needed) to those unable to afford it. The F&B Foundation is currently setting up the program. Once funds are available for the initiative, the program's website will be linked to here.
In the meantime, for information about pro bono dental care, please see the article titled "How to Get Access to Pro Bono Dental Care" from the Consumer Guide to Dentistry.
Hair Drives for Charity
Super Hero Donors From the 2006 Locks of Love Hair Drive
The F&B Foundation, when formerly known as "Artists for Social Change," cosponsored hair drives benefiting youth with diseases causing hair loss. Check out the Hair Drives for Charity page for info on past hair drives as well as tips on how to organize your own.
Animal Advocacy
The Animal Advocacy page lists a couple of causes that the F&B Foundation took on and the results. If you would like to nominate a cause to be featured, please contact us.