Contribute and support Problem Children

This form of mentorship and support is a powerful tool that transforms the lives of mentors, reinvigorating their sense of creative possibility. The program creates a space of collaboration that brings every voice to the table and makes a practice of pushing everyone involved to their furthest potential. We create this space by providing deep levels of support and guidance to mentors, so that they feel empowered to bring their unique visions to life within the program.

Mentorship Details

Mentors are required to be at our 4 hour weekly group sessions, make themselves available for 60 min one-on-one sessions once a week, and join us in the workshop 1-2 times a week.

If you’d like to join us as a mentor, please email our Program Director, Daniel, with a brief introduction and explanation about what draws you to this kind of engagement.

Gifts and donations

Donating to Problem Children helps remove financial barriers, contributes to realizing student projects, and supports our work to create a sustainable future for the program.

Financial gifts

Donations support the future generation of artists, creative thinkers, and citizens. Your support helps us bring even greater resources, support, and opportunities to our exceptional and hardworking students, bolstering their chances for achievement well into the future.

As a program of Problem Library, all donations to the program are tax-deductible, and are a means of standing for a positive outlook on the world; it is an opportunity to be an advocate for a future that values the expansion of human perspective.

For more donation options, visit Problem Library.

EIN: 82-3793366

Resource donations

Give us your old (or new) stuff! Things we are always in need of, and happy to take off your hands in exchange for a non-profit tax deduction:

Laptops & Desktop computers (Mac preferred)
Cameras in working condition (digital and analog)
Tools & raw materials (canvas, acrylic, oil/watercolor paints, brushes)
Food & beverage donations for field trips & the closing reception

Your Impact

Problem Children puts all donations towards supporting students.

The program is designed to turn every show of support into a deeply impactful contribution. Whether that is through the rent on our workshop space, lunches for group sessions, or purchasing materials for projects – all donations through to Problem Children go towards supporting students.

Your support has a profound impact for students. Examples of what your gift makes possible are listed here.

$500 covers the costs of production for a closing exhibition & reception.
$2,000 covers the cost of food for students for the entire program.
$2,850 sponsors the tuition of one student.
$17,000 covers the tuition cost for all students in the 2023 program.
$40,000 covers the cost of giving our Program Director a part-time salary.