“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
Filipino emerging Graphic Artist, Sam Mendoza has dedicated her artistic career to philanthropy through community connection + collaborative exploration. Mendoza’s life-long passion for philanthropy eventually birthed her passion project Diamonds In The Rough Originals (D.I.T.R.O), which stems from her personal experience working in mental health and her mission to give back to her community through creative intention + authenticity.
Since founding D.I.T.R.O in 2014, Mendoza has used her creative outlet and philanthropic projects + collaborations to raise awareness + funds for charitable organizations close to her heart. By designing limited-edition collections of casual wear, original collage artworks, + creating/curating fundraising art experiences, Sam donates a portion of every D.I.T.R.O item sold + ticket sales to a personally selected charitable organization or unique fundraising opportunity.
She is also an event consultant for creative industry consultancy, Bird Creatives + former resident of nvrlnd. arts foundation ( 2019-2023 ). Mendoza has flourished in her craft through connecting with like-minded charitable organizations, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are impacting those in + outside of their community. To date, her work ethic, artistic talent and empathy for others have landed notable collaborations with A Better Life Foundation, Brown Bagging For Calgary’s Kids, The Calgary Drop-In & Rehabilitation Centre, The Calgary Hitmen, Dote Magazine, The Downstage Performance Society, Local Laundry, Matte Black Studio,+ Rosso Coffee Roasters
Check out D.I.T.R.O Collaborations HERE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In the spirit of reconciliation, I would like to acknowledge the traditional ancestral territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina (Sarcee), the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
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