"Our students have come out of these collaborations with new friends and an better understanding of others. It has been inspiring to participate in this program"

- Lea Lazarus
Art Director, Skokie School

"Watching a group of seventh graders from two different schools and worlds, work together on a shared project this year has convinced me that Do Your P'Art has really figured out a model"

- Tracey Shafroth, Parent Northshore Country Day
Formerly with McArthur Trust

"The field trip to visit Sacred Heart School and the event ant that we hosted here at our school were both very meaningful experiences for our students".

-Michelle Zarrilli
Assistant Director of Fine Arts and Recreation, Orthogenics School

"Bringing children of different backgrounds together through art is truly a cause that is close to my heart."

- Ruby Bridges

"I learned how wrong stereotyping is, and how even though we come from different places, we do have a lot in common."

- Caroline, Joseph Sears School, age 14

"The mutuality of the experience is equally rewarding as it is enlightening. Our kids need to get out of themselves and learn from others; cross-cultural exchanges are especially important for achieving this"

- Dr. Gilbert Bowen
Senior Minister, Kenilworth Union Church

" This being my first time fully involved in this project, it was interesting to learn how it works from the inside out. First of all, none of this could've been done without the generous contributions your organization receives. I as a Chicago Public School teacher is so appreciative of organizations that follow through their commitment to students. The collaboration between the two schools is extraordinary!

Especially the chaperones! I could not have not done it without the organization or cooperating schools volunteers that come along on the trips.

But most important is the path your organization sets forth to the students.

Having (CPS) urban kids learn early that there is a world outside of their own neighborhood. Learning that good schools are out there and in these schools are regular kids with the same dreams, goals, and interests as them.

Your foundation instills in these kids the importance to expand their horizons to pursue higher education! I can't wait till we get feedback from students whose path cross again in college!
Thank you so much for the opportunity and cannot wait till the next time we do this again. "

- Lupe Reyes
Science Teacher, Lorenz Brentano Math & Science Academy

Skokie-Hanson Park Collaboration (Mosaic Project)

Comments from kids about the value of the mosaic project:

• Each piece of the mosaic is like a new friend
• The mosaic is like piecing together a friendship

Comments from teachers:

• The interaction is the main thing, and the art product is an offshoot