This morning we started the day by organizing clothes in St. André Bessette’s basement with Vanessa who is the outreach and environment coordinator. I didn’t realize how much work goes into offering clothing to the community. In the afternoon, Vanessa walked us down the block to the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP). Walking in, the walls were covered from floor to ceiling with bright colored paintings from local artists. The space features several guitars, keyboards, drum sets, and a recording studio. Monday to Thursday from four to eight, AMP opens their doors to people aged 15-25 that are experiencing housing insecurity. Music holds a lot of value to me, so it was inspiring to see how AMP makes it accessible and healing for anyone.
-Ash