The past two months with the Rainbow Connections project have been nothing short of magical. Traveling to schools across Monterey County, spreading the message of acceptance and love through art with our You Will Rise workshops, has given me a renewed sense of purpose—especially during these challenging times. In just a few weeks, we’ve witnessed some incredible transformations. Students who were on the verge of dropping out due to severe bullying have started making meaningful friendships and finding
their confidence. Parents of queer kids have shed tears of pride seeing their children beautifully represented in our artwork. These moments have been so powerful, and I know that everyone on the You Will Rise team will carry these experiences in their hearts forever.
Experience the magic behind the "Everyone Belongs" mural creation! This video takes you through the inspiring journey of the mural's development with artist Briden Schueren and the community at The Epicenter in Salinas, featuring timelapse videos of the painting process and heartwarming moments of student engagement.
We unveiled the mural and all of the powerful student art from our workshops at Pink Shirt Day at Northridge Mall in Salinas. It was an incredible event!
I’m endlessly grateful to Kacey Rodenbush whose vision and dedication brought this project to life. It’s already touched so many lives in beautiful ways. And the best part? We’re just getting started!
Join us in celebrating art, inclusion, and the incredible talents of our youth!
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