Have you ever chosen to do something small that made a big difference in your life?
One U.S. military veteran, let’s call him Mark, reluctantly decided to participate in the 2021 Voices project, featured at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the time, Mark’s life seemed quite bleak, in part due to drug and alcohol abuse. Although we were never sure if Mark would attend the art coaching sessions, he showed up and finished his art piece. As Mark’s excitement about his painting continued to grow, he decided to stand near his work every day for the 18-day event and even stayed drug and alcohol free. The following year, Mark surprised us by returning twice to the Voices project. The friendship we had formed gave him an increased sense of hope. Currently, he holds a steady job and continues to do very well!
To empower individuals like Mark through art projects, Pamela Alderman founded Healing in Arts in 2016. This art ministry serves a wide variety of vulnerable individuals, such as veterans, profoundly disabled children, nursing home residents, incarcerated youth, and sex trafficked teens. By expressing themselves through art, those who are hurting can find connections and hope in their lives.
For 2023, we plan to increase the scope of Healing in Arts to reach many more people, drawing them toward community and healing. Currently, we are expanding our creative care art from Michigan to California to Mexico with our partners. But Healing in Arts needs your help to make this happen!
Would you consider making a donation to Healing in Arts, an official 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization? Your donation will help to purchase and ship art-in-a-box supplies, plus frame and install our collaborative projects. More importantly, you will touch the lives of many more individuals who need healing and hope, just like Mark.
Your dollars will help real people with real impact. You can donate online through PayPal, or mail a check to:
Healing in Arts
PO Box 8342
Kentwood, Michigan 49518
Will you please consider helping Healing in Arts to make a difference with your donation of $25, $50, or $100?
Grateful for each one of you!
Pamela Alderman and the Healing in Arts team
