ARTS: A Reason to Survive, a nonprofit based in Liberty Station in Point Loma was burglarized in late January, prompting employees and the children who frequent the organization to wonder who would rob such an establishment. Five iMac computers were stolen in the burglary, along with their contents: the artistic works of several of the children, including music recordings, graphic designs and photography projects, to name a few. Also stolen was an information video describing the program, which uses visual, performing and literary arts to help children coping with issues like homelessness, terminal illness and domestic violence. “The computers will be replaced, but a lot of students lost their work,” said La Jollan Kathryn Stephens, director of development for ARTS. “But for them, they’re so used to facing adversity, they kind of shrug it off and start re-creating what they lost.” Stephens said insurance will cover part of the loss, but only at the computers’ current value — and some of them were up to four years old. The organization will have to make up the difference — including some expensive software that was also lost in the theft. In response to the theft, some La Jollans are rolling up their sleeves to help. Jennifer Spengler and her husband, Michael, owners of Studio M Photography in Bird Rock, are organizing an online fundraiser to help ARTS recoup what it lost. During the month of February, donations to the organization will give back to the donor in the form of a photo package from Studio M. Cash donations between $50 and $500 will be rewarded with a session and prints, depending on the amount of the donation. Donations can be made online or in person. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.areasontosurvive.org or call (619) 297-2787 ext. 2002.