Empowering Communities with Inclusion & Coexistence Program

Through visual arts, performative arts, and interactive workshops focused on ecology and community connection, this program seeks to sow the seeds of new skills that adolescents can not only add to their CV but also apply to enrich their daily lives, strengthen their neighborhoods, and shape their futures. Designed for 5th graders, middle schoolers, and high school students, this experience fosters both intrapersonal and interpersonal growth—helping participants develop essential life skills while having fun and forming lasting friendships, which are the foundation of our society. 

To bring the Grove City community to its best version, we must begin with what lies ahead. Our youth—today's adolescents—will become tomorrow's hope and kindness. This program fosters connection and strengthens human relationships within GC, working to create a more inclusive and vibrant community. Through these workshops, we aim to cultivate sensitivity and tolerance in the next generation, and there is no better way to achieve this than by enriching individuals with culture and compassion. 

The program will be held in Grove City (the exact location will be announced). Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in June 2025.

The target audience is middle school and high school students from the Grove City community. 

- June: Introduction and Team Building

- July: Visual Arts and Gardening

- August: Performing Arts and Improvisation

- September: Mural Creation and Collaboration

- October: Final Showcase and Celebration

Others: Snacks are provided each day.

- Art supplies (paint, brushes, canvas, paper, etc.)

- Gardening tools and seeds

- Planter pots

- Theater props and costumes

- Dance space or portable flooring

- Community mural wall and paint

- Snacks, soda, and water for participants

- Strengthened community bonds

- Increased access to creative and cultural resources

- Development of artistic, and interpersonal skills

- A lasting mural and garden as community assets

- Personal growth and empowerment of participants