In the midst of a challenging year, we continue to work with profoundly challenged students, incarcerated teens, families grieving a homicide, survivors of sexual abuse, children who go hungry, and detainees in Thailand through Healing in Arts. Our creative mission of serving and caring for others started with a lesson my mother taught me decades…
Let Love Grow shares the gift of art through the form of young trees, spreading beauty and joy while strengthening the health of the planet. By giving away saplings to students from underprivileged schools, we nurture creativity and encourage caring for our environment. The generative act of planting trees creates a piece of living art…
During the recent pandemic, when our government gave a “Shelter in Place” order, many of us have faced a new struggle of being alone behind closed doors. For the first time, I heard some of my friends say, “I’m lonely.” To counteract this situation of prolonged isolation, I have been looking for new ways to…
While coping with COVID-19, I find that looking for ways to encourage others helps me keep my own anxiety in check. Here are a few ideas on how we can connect with our communities and get through these challenging times together: Create an art project with your children with simple materials like a paper plate…
Broken Wings is one of our hands-on projects that celebrates each unique participant as valuable and necessary to a thriving community. The work involves a collective process reminiscent of a quilting bee, as staff and family members gather to help residents sponge paint. We would like to thank Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living in Big Rapids,…
Our collective projects enhance a caring, supportive, and compassionate community. Are you interested in exploring creative possibilities for your senior retirement community? Contact Pamela. Read the inspirational story behind Senior Care Projects…