Art is for everyone, even the homeless

For all of you who have been following my blog, I'd like to let you all know that I am organizing an event to benefit Winnipeg's homeless and impoverished population. Homelessness and poverty respect no one; it doesn't respect any background, gender or age. There certainly are many root causes to homelessness such as drug or alcohol abuse; domestic violence; sexual abuse; abandonment; loss of a job; and even the loss of one's support system.

My event is called "Colours of Hope"- an art exhibit and auction event to benefit Siloam Mission. Through this event, I would like to raise awareness on the issues of homelessness and poverty, and how Siloam Mission's Expressive Arts Program helps the homeless express themselves in a creative way (through writing, crafting, painting, etc.) which can be a very useful tool to help the homeless regain his self-worth and rediscover himself. The arts program could also help usher in the healing process.

I know that I am not alone in helping our city's homeless and underprivileged; we know that through the programs at Siloam Mission, one is not only given with a hot meal or a warm bed at night but as well as helpful transition programs that help the homeless get his life back together- but first of all, he has to get and know his self-worth.

Please help me in my campaign to support the homeless through Siloam Mission. Support my event by coming to the art exhibit on February 18-24, 2011 (except Sunday) at The Edge Gallery on Main Street. Donations (both monetary & in-kind) will be accepted at the gallery. This exhibit is for FREE. The exhibit is suitable for all ages. If you wish, you can also make a donation online to Siloam Mission. Please indicate "Colours of Hope" at the commnents box as your referring site.

A fundraising auction night event will take place on February 24th (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. at the same place. Artworks created by our supportive and compassionate Winnipeg artists will be auctioned to help raise funds for Siloam Mission. Tickets to the event are priced at $30 each. Proceeds of all ticket sales will go to support our beneficiary.

Three weeks from now, our event will start. Please support us and let's make a difference. Together, we can make change happen.