There are over 73 million children in the U.S., and only 10% of the federal budget goes toward supporting them. Ensuring their health, safety and development is critical for the continued growth of our country, but the quality of the support systems in place for children varies greatly from state to state.| SmileHub
The arts benefit communities in the U.S. in many ways besides employing over 4.9 million people. Engagement with the arts is shown to benefit mental health, improve the likelihood of young people being recognized for academic achievement, and communicate messages between groups with cultural and political differences. Creating an environment where the arts thrive requires access to artistic opportunities, charitable giving to support artists, policies and businesses to sustain the art economy...| SmileHub
