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‘Hope Event’ generates nearly $70,000 for Devereux Georgia
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Devereux Georgia’s “Hope Event: Painting a Picture of Hope” generated nearly $70,000 for youth with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences.
The event featured specialty crafted food and drinks, live music, and an opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind art pieces many created by Devereux Georgia youth during a silent auction.
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Devereux Advanced
Behavioral Health Georgia’s “Hope Event: Painting a Picture of Hope” generated nearly
$70,000 for children, adolescents and young adults living with emotional,
behavioral and cognitive differences.
More
than 200 guests gathered at the Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga. in September
for the annual fundraiser. The event featured specialty crafted food and
drinks, live music, and an opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind art pieces –
many created by Devereux Georgia youth – during a silent auction.
The
program also included testimonials from staff, advisory board members and
volunteers about why they wanted to work for, or support, Devereux.
“What
a wonderful event! I want to thank our sponsors, volunteers and attendees for
helping to make the evening a huge success,” said Devereux Vice President of
Operations Gwen Skinner. “Listening
to the reasons why those who are such an important part of our organization want
to help advance our mission was both heartwarming and inspiring. Every day, we
strive to provide hope to individuals in need, and this event allows us to
generate much-needed funding so we may continue to serve and support those in
our care.”
Healing through
self-expression
Each
year, youth enrolled in Devereux Georgia’s therapeutic art enrichment program
paint their “hopes and dreams.” Professional artists and Kennesaw State
University art students volunteer to mentor the youth, encouraging them to
express themselves through their artwork, some of which is then auctioned off during
the Hope Event.
“When
it comes to creating art, there are significant therapeutic benefits,” Skinner
explained. “Our youth learn how to manage their behaviors and process their
feelings in a safe and healthy environment that encourages each individual to
find their own unique voice through art. When you look at the pieces created by
those we serve, you see their journeys – including the challenges they have overcome
and their dreams for the future.”
Learn
more about Devereux Advanced
Behavioral Health.
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