Art is Healing -- Painting T-shirts With Kids
Many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse end up as low income single parents. These single parents don't have ready access to child care and often need to bring their children with them wherever they go. We strive to offer fun events welcoming to both adults and children. One of our favorite activities is T-shirt painting. Last year we worked with the Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance in Cave Junction, Oregon, during a Farmer's Market to paint T-shirts with survivors and their children. Many children and adults participated with enthusiasm. If kids are happy, it is easier for Moms and Dads and Grandparents to be happy too. The Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in southern Josephine County, Oregon. They had a community garden behind their old offices. We painted T-shirts there during a Farmer's Market taking place at the same time. M...