Non-profit work
“MVP” Merging Vets and players
Mvp empowers combat veterans and former professional athletes by connecting to them after the uniform comes off; providing them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone. Abel has helped to raise thousands of dollars for this organization through auctioning off his paintings at their events.
The birthday party project
the birthday party project brings joy to children experiencing homelessness through the MAGIC of a birthday celebration, giving a birthday party to those children that may otherwise not be able to have one. Abel Garcia donated the graffiti wall to their 8th anniversary party and fundraiser among other work he has done to support the organization.
Operation rock the troops
Operation rock the troops Gives back to veterans through the healing power of music and songwriting, helping them to have non drug related solutions for TBI and PTSD. Abel has performed with them several times to raise awareness and raise money for this important organization.
The Warren center
The Warren Center is a nonprofit agency that advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. Abel Garcia has been honored to raise thousands of dollars for the organization by auctioning off his paintings at live events. He also loved working directly with the children and leading a painting activity class for them.
Jardin de los ninos
Jardin de los ninos creates new possibilities for homeless and near homeless children and their families through loving childcare, education, and the use of community resources. Abel garcia has been honored to raise several thousand dollars by donating portions of his overall art sales at his solo show to
This organization.
Tortugas Pueblo Indians
The Pueblo of Tortugas is nestled in the scenic Mesilla Valley, New Mexico. Tortugas has continually carried out its Native American customs and traditions in Tortugas Pueblo and Tortugas Mountain. A non-profit Corporation was created to handle the business affairs of the tribe. Abel Garcia’s family is from tortugas, so giving to this organization is a way to give back to his roots. The tortugas Indians blessed Abel at his art show in New Mexico, shown above. Abel has donated proceeds of his work at specific art shows to their organization.
John Paul Taylor center
The John Paul Taylor center is a Juvenile detention center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Abel has spoken there several times to inspire incarcerated youth to change their life for the better and achieve their dreams once freed. Abel has had such an impact that he has inspired some of the youth to become artists and they have even presented him with artwork to thank him.