The Penticton and District Community Arts Council is excited to announce that they have successfully delivered hundreds of art supply care packs to various community service groups.
The project was a unique partnership between the Penticton Arts Council, Foundry Penticton, and OneSky, with support from an anonymous local business. A total of 360 art supply packs have now been delivered to the following organizations: Starfish Pack, SOWINS, SOICS, Better at Home, Foundry Penticton, OneSky Child Resources, Discovery House, and Compass House.
Arts council administrator Bethany Handfield had been attending community foundation Zoom meetings and heard how vulnerable members of our community were being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This prompted her to reach out to local social service providers, this was when she discovered that Foundry Penticton was also embarking on a similar project. From there, they joined forces to bring art supply care packs to children and families, teens, and seniors.
“We knew that some members of our community were really suffering during the pandemic from financial losses, additional childcare, and social isolation. Hopefully the care packs will brighten their days and provide some fun creative activities,” said Handfield.
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To find out more about the Penticton and District Community Arts Council, visit: https://www.pentictonartscouncil.com
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The project was a unique partnership between the Penticton Arts Council, Foundry Penticton, and OneSky, with support from an anonymous local business. A total of 360 art supply packs have now been delivered to the following organizations: Starfish Pack, SOWINS, SOICS, Better at Home, Foundry Penticton, OneSky Child Resources, Discovery House, and Compass House.
Arts council administrator Bethany Handfield had been attending community foundation Zoom meetings and heard how vulnerable members of our community were being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This prompted her to reach out to local social service providers, this was when she discovered that Foundry Penticton was also embarking on a similar project. From there, they joined forces to bring art supply care packs to children and families, teens, and seniors.
“We knew that some members of our community were really suffering during the pandemic from financial losses, additional childcare, and social isolation. Hopefully the care packs will brighten their days and provide some fun creative activities,” said Handfield.
For the full story, visit: https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/community/...
To find out more about the Penticton and District Community Arts Council, visit: https://www.pentictonartscouncil.com
To find out more about the Penticton and District Community Arts Council pentictonartscouncil.com.