Port 5 Women's Auxiliary asked us once again to come and paint with them. We love going off campus to paint with groups, and especially with this group. We love this group for 3 reasons: 1. the women (and men too) are such a fun and friendly group who always welcome us with open arms. 2. the food here is delicious! And 3. you can't beat the view. Tonight, we are painting for Veterans. Some of the hearts will be placed on our newly installed Wall of Hope in Stratford Town Hall, and some will be brought by the Women's Auxiliary to Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport.
Homes for the Brave is a not-for-profit with a mission of providing housing and services to individuals experiencing homelessness, especially Veterans.Homes for the Brave (HFTB), opened in 2002, provides 42-beds of transitional living for homeless Veterans and non-Veteran males with 37 spaces designated for Veterans. The staff at HFTB are dedicated to helping every individual realize his goals for housing, employment, and independent living. The program focuses on individuals who demonstrate a motivation to live and work in the community.
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Our coloring book hearts were a huge hit tonight!
All set and ready to go!
The first group was so excited, they began painting before the event technically started.
We had a professional in our midst tonight. She shared my name; wish I shared her talent.
Gus!
This is from that professional who shares my name.
Here is a small sample of some of the 40+ hearts that were created! Such talent out there!
Thank you Port 5 Women's Auxiliary for inviting us to come and paint with you again this year! Can't wait to come back again next year!
Here are some of the hearts on the Wall of Hope. I put hearts on the wall for Veterans for the month of November.
