RiverWinds Hosts Art Exhibit Fundraiser

On Friday night, RiverWinds hosted a free art exhibit fundraiser for One Simple Wish. One Simple Wish is a non-profit organization that brightens “the lives of children in foster care in simple, yet meaningful ways.” The goal is to help children in the foster care system and grant them a very simple wish that can make a difference and have a huge impact in their life. The wish can be so simple such as a ticket to the movies, getting a toy, or taking dance classes. The idea is to make a difference for children in the foster care system that have gone through a hard and difficult time.

One Simple Wish all started when a couple (Joe and Danielle Gletow) became foster parents. The couple fostered an 18 month-old boy. When they took care of the boy for two years, they learned so much about children living in the foster care system. In addition, they learned about the resources they were not receiving, the lack of awareness in the general public, and the support the children desperately needed and deserved. The couple believed that they had to do more than just foster children and dedicated their lives in helping foster children. The art exhibit fundraiser at RiverWinds is one way that will help grant foster children’s wish.

At RiverWinds, there was a little hall where dozens of art ranging from pictures to paintings were hung on the wall for display. They were on display in hopes to be bought. The money would be used to help grant someone’s wish. The prices ranged from five dollars to twenty dollars so they were affordable for anyone and the money would be used for a great cause. Other items were being sold as well such as necklaces and scarfs. In addition to the art exhibit, there were light refreshments.

Paintings at the art exhibit

Paintings at the art exhibit

Paintings at the art exhibit

Paintings at the art exhibit

While looking at the art exhibit, there were many interesting and awesome pieces of work. Average people who want to help the cause donated the art for the exhibit. Out of the whole exhibit, my favorite painting was entitled “Sky of Light.” It was also a crowd pleaser because many were standing and taking a long look at the piece of art.

“Sky of Light”

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