Creativity Belongs to Every Child
Supporting free creative workshops for kids. We raise art supply donations for children, ages 4–18, impacted by abuse, poverty, foster care, housing insecurity, disability, and neurodivergence in California.
Paint Pals is not just about getting art supplies. It's about helping others express their creativity.
Spoken from the Heart
Paint Pals has been such a wonderful source of support for our Inclusive Arts Clubhouse. The art supplies they have helped provide directly support opportunities for people of all abilities to create, explore, and express themselves!
Seeing the excitement on the children's faces when the art supplies arrive has been truly heartwarming. The donations have made a direct, positive impact on our workshops, allowing our students to explore their creativity with high-quality materials that they otherwise might not have access to.
Working with Paint Pals was easy and efficient. We provided a wishlist of art supplies, and within a few days everything had been purchased. We also had a wonderful experience working together to assemble art kits. Thank you, Paint Pals!
We had a wonderful experience receiving art supplies from Paint Pals! We were grateful to receive these supplies in time for our Fall 2026 Mentorship Program Cycle. We truly appreciate Paint Pals for supporting our mission and helping us bring more creativity and joy to the children we serve!
We partner with awesome organizations that help kids create art!
Inclusive Arts Clubhouse & The Grace Fisher Foundation
Santa Barbara, CADedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through the transformative power of the arts — breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity through shared creative experiences.
St. Elmo's Village
Los Angeles, CAA historic nonprofit artist community and cultural center in LA's Mid-City neighborhood, offering free art workshops, classes, and cultural events for the community since 1969.
Free Arts for Abused Children
Los Angeles, CAUsing creative arts programs since 1977 to restore hope, resiliency, and self-esteem in children ages 5–18 who have experienced trauma from abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness.
Children's Creative Project
Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo, CASparking curiosity and cultivating creativity through inclusive arts education for students preschool to grade 12. Reaching 80,000 children annually in more than 80 schools since 1974.
How It Works
You Donate Supplies
Visit an Amazon wishlist of your choice and gift a child paint, a brush, crayons, paper, and more. Every little item counts. Big time.
We Sort & Deliver
Our volunteers sort, pack, and deliver supplies to local centers for free children's art workshops in the community.
Kids Create
Children get the creative opportunies they need to express themselves, build confidence and discover the transformative power of art.
Every child deserves the chance to create. Your donation helps make that possible.
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