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SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

CATS provides recreational and educational experiences to individuals who might otherwise be isolated or at-risk so that they may develop social support and life-skills, self-esteem and a greater sense of independence. 

Often on society's fringe, sharing a cultural experience with tens, hundreds, and sometimes tens of of thousands of other people enables a feeling of inclusion and community not otherwise felt. 

  • CATS is the only organization of its kind providing cultural opportunities to less-advantaged individuals of all ages helping build the foundation for societal equality.
  • CATS maintains partnerships with over 120 of the Bay Area's most notable cutural venues, arts organizations and professional sports teams.                                                                                                                                                   The San Francisco Ballet, Cal Performances, the San Francisco Giants, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Disney on Ice, SFMOMA, San Francisco Symphony, Smuin Ballet, Oakland Ballet, San Francisco Playhouse, 42nd St. Moon and Alcatraz Tours have all designated CATS to be their vehicle for community outreach.
  • To date, CATS has distributed over 200,000 tickets to as many individuals in our community.  The dollar value of such outreach is over 4 million dollars.
  • CATS partners with over 350 social service agencies located in and around the Bay Area from as far north as Manteca and south as Monterey.

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Infineon Raceway, Jaguar Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races (photo by Joe Jacobson)
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Downtown Senior Center

I live and work in the same African American community and I want to say CATS helps out positively because it gives the people and their children in the community a chance to attend events they may not have been able to afford. And it gives their children exposure of something positive and different away from the community.
 
Denesha Bridges
Positive Directions Equals Change

 

 
 

Community Access Ticket Service, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), strengthens communities by including under-served individuals, regardless of age, in arts and cultural events.   CATS is able to enrich thousands of lives as a result of your generous donation of tickets, financial support,

and dedication of hundreds of staff working with local social-service agencies.
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