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Review for Groundswell Community Mural Project, Brooklyn, NY, USA
The potent combination of art and social justice drew me to Groundwell Community Mural Project, brainchild of Amy Sananman, a long-time family friend. I watched, from the sidelines, as Groundwell grew and prospered, joining the Board in 2006. My professional work is focused on early care and education policy (for children birth to eight), and my involvement in Groundswell has offered an opportunity to support the development of older youth, and, indirectly, their communities. I have co-chaired Groundswell's annual art auction benefit, which colorfully highlights the organization's commitment to the development of young people's social, civic and artistic consciousness and skills. I have been priveleged, too, to accompany twenty heads of international youth organizations on a tour of Groundswell's murals in Brooklyn. And most recently, I heard Newark's mayor, Cory Booker, praise the efforts of Groundswell and that city's arts organizations at a mural dedication.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing the expansion of programs for youth from mural projects with community-based organizations to work in the public schools and with the criminal justice system.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated,knowledgeable about the art of mural-making, extremely supportive of their "students'" development, committed to the organization's mission, and to expanding their services.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
significantly expand their NYC Metro area services to other cities across the country and globally.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
