Giving Back Through Art
together, we make a difference

Here’s how we rise together to uplift animals, children, and women worldwide:

Lost Dog & Cat Foundation

Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation is a lifeline for homeless pets, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals in need. Since 2001, this predominantly volunteer-driven organization has saved the lives of over 45,000 pets, many of whom were at risk of euthanasia in overcrowded shelters.

This cause is deeply personal to Erica—it’s thanks to this incredible organization that she met her cherished cat, Rasmus, in 2011.

Studio Eriksdotter is a monthly supporter.

Together Rising

Together Rising turned heartache into global action for 12 years where strangers came together and donated to particular time-sensitive needs. It could be providing a single mother access to breast cancer treatment or paying for legal help for the 60 children torn from their parents on the U.S. boarder.

Studio Eriksdotter was a monthly supporter.

Knock Out Abuse Against Women

Knock Out Abuse is a vital nonprofit organization benefiting victims of domestic violence at the House of Ruth in Washington, DC., Bethany House in Falls Church, Virginia, and the Crossroads Community in Maryland. Founded in 1993, Knock Out Abuse has raised more than $11 million to provide transformational support to more than 30,000 women and children.

Erica has proudly supported this incredible mission for many years, donating her time and talent by contributing commissions and artwork to their silent auctions.

Nearly 13 million American children face hunger each year. The studio has donated funds to help ensure more children receive the nourishment they need to grow and thrive.

Prints have been donated to support silent actions benefiting families rebuilding their lives after homelessness, helping transform empty spaces into places that feel like home.

Original artwork and prints have been donated to support the school’s sliding-scale tuition program, expanding access to Montessori educational for more families.

Framed limited edition prints have supported Sound Impact’s mission to bring music into schools, juvenile detention centers, and communities around the world, creating moments of connection, creativity, and empower youth through music.

Support has been given to the Richmond Animal League, whose work saves the lives of thousands of animals each year and helps them find the loving homes they deserve.

Art supplies have been donated to support creative programs for seniors, offering space for expression, connection, and joy through art.

Microloans have been provided through Kiva to women building businesses and educational opportunities in underserved communities, helping families create more stable futures.

LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION

This cause is deeply personal to Erica, whose father passed away from pancreatic cancer. Support has been given to the Lustgarten Foundation, the world’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research, advancing discoveries that give families more time together.

Want to know more about the heart behind Erica’s work? Discover how her love for painting, her cherished childhood pet, and the lasting influence of her father inspire every brushstroke. Visit the About page to uncover the story behind Erica’s soulful creations.

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