VU PHL & Walls for Justice - July Event!

Happy 5th birthday to us!! We're celebrating two times in July - first with this impactful volunteering event with Walls for Justice, and a second time with a networking & fundraising event (more details on that to come ASAP we promise).

For July we're teaming up with a new partner, Walls for Justice, to paint lockers at Cooke Elementary School and assist a muralist with a new mural. In between projects there will also be snacks , games, and the chance to learn about some other cool orgs in attendance.

Now to learn about Walls for Justice:

Walls for Justice began painting unifying social justice messages on plywood boards that covered up the storefront windows during the civil unrest and nationwide protests of 2020. Passersby wanted to help paint. Stores asked for messages of support for the community. Media shared their messages. Instead of anger and despair, their words, their art, became a symbol of hope. Today businesses continue to support social change. Artists want to utilize their talent. Marginalized people want to feel empowered. Walls for Justice continues to be a catalyst bringing all three together. They work in public spaces, schools, museums and partner with businesses to hire local artists to push the future forward by creating positive change through art.

Now that we've learned about the work Walls for Justice does, let's chat logistics for this month's event, we know you love logistics.

Ever wanted to be Bob Ross? Now's your chance as you'll be helping with the following activities:

• Painting elementary school lockers
• Assisting & supporting muralist

Other event details!

• Dress in cool clothing that you are okay with getting paint on
• Street parking surrounding school, bikes can be locked to the school fence or brought into the lobby, public transit bus & train stops are nearby
• Gloves, paint, aprons, and paint brushes will be provided
• Snacks and water to be provided by the Goldenberg Group for a snack break at 12pm
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early (9:45-9:50am) to allow time for check-in
• Final details & confirmation to go out the Thursday before the event
• This event is large capacity, we need all hands on deck! Please share this with your friends - the more the merrier.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jay Cooke Elementary School, 1300 West Loudon Street, Philadelphia, United States