Pigeon Arts

For the MLK Day of Service, Jesse facilitated a “Peace Mobile” workshop for ten children who have been affected by violence at the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia’s main office.  Over a dozen volunteers from Vangaurd Group of Mutual Funds came to support the children and to assist with the program.  Below are some of the striking images of the workshop, taken by AVP therapist Rebecca Selvin, with whom Jesse collaborated on this program.

Rebecca offered this testimonial:

“Jesse from Pigeon Arts was wonderful to work with!  I had a concept for our Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service but was not sure how to implement it. Jesse made my vision a reality. She had great ideas about what art materials to use as well as how to interact with children and adults who have experienced trauma. For our activity, she guided the children to create their own personal images of peace, some of which they took home and some they donated to a mobile which now hangs in our office. The children responded positively to her and enjoyed the day. I will definitely hire her for our next event.”

Rebecca Selvin, LSW
Therapist
Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia

For more information about the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia, please visit http://www.avpphila.org. 

This January, Jesse will facilitate a “Peace and Hope” writing and collaging workshop for adults with mental health diagnoses, a “Peace Mobile” workshop on Martin Luther King Day with children who have experienced severe trauma and a “Valentine’s Day Card-Making” workshop for children living in the shelter system.  We are thrilled to be able to serve these special communities with programs specifically tailored to each group’s interests and needs.  Contact Jesse at info@pigeon-arts.com for more information on how your organization’s community could benefit from creative programming.