Students at the Goddard School of Philadelphia learned about well-known artists like Vincent van Gogh and Isaiah Zagar to craft their own art masterpieces. The school's classrooms displayed children's colorful imitations, creating an engaging atmosphere. Parents later auctioned the artwork, raising $10,000 for Fostering Hope, a nonprofit aiding families looking to become foster homes. The organization alleviates the stigma around moving children by supplying real suitcases for their belongings instead of trash bags, helping keep sibling groups together in the process.
Hilari O'Neill, Executive Director of the Goddard School says, "I really give so much credit to our teachers and faculty. They chose their individual classrooms and artists based on what they thought was most attainable for their kids to fully immerse themselves in."
O'Neill says, "It's a little bit of creative chaos but really it was a great opportunity. We change up our approach and our method to keep it fresh and fun and engaging not just for the kids, but the parents too."
The artwork was then auctioned off as part of a benefit with parents bidding on their kids' unique interpretations of the masterpieces.
Mary Mundy, Director of Outreach for Fostering Hope says, "If they want to keep a sibling group together, we will provide bags for their belongings to help facilitate that."
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