Program areas at Chalfonte Foundation
Children and Communities Initiative: 1. Chalfonte House - Provided accommodations for families, children and groups to participate in retreats and activities in Elk Rapids, Michigan. 2. Activities in Detroit included educational movie nights, activities around major events such as the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade; museum tours, visits to parks and playgrounds.
Broadcast Media Arts - Produced a informational video series of arts, culture, food, and agriculture hosted, filmed and edited by Detroit youth. The program was supported in part by a $4,000 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and Culture Source.
Arts and Culture: 1. Visual and Performing Arts - Plan, produce, and present cultural arts programming for children, youth, families and community members. The program involves hosting exhibitions, lectures, concerts, arts and crafts classes and activities, and visits to museums and cultural events. 2. Cinematic Arts - New to the organization since acquiring a historic 300 seat cinema, presenting exhibitions of contemporary and classic films, student film festivals, and works by independent film makers.