Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service

Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service

by NHS Staff

Last Monday, we gathered at Lincoln-Bassett Elementary School to celebrate the second annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. This day was observed by mayors throughout the country, and is aimed toward celebrating the profound and lasting impact of community service. Speakers, including Mayor Toni Harp, emphasized the importance of public service, especially in difficult economic times, and the vast improvement New Haven has made in recent years because of it. A group of students from Lincoln-Bassett Elementary School displayed their incredible artwork on stage - paintings that will become part of a community art project in Newhallville. 

NHS' AmeriCorps VISTAs Kim Ochilo and Kimberly Langin, who are members of our Community Building & Organizing Team, welcomed guests.

Students in Mr. Pavano’s 5^th and 6^th grade art class displayed their beautiful artwork throughout the building. These pieces are going to be implemented in to a community service project utilizing a wall of an abandoned building on Shelton Avenue.

 

Mayor Toni Harp, a former AmeriCorps VISTA, spoke about the incredible impact that volunteers have made in our community.

Our Executive Director, Jim Paley, speaks at the event. NHS has been a proud host to the VISTA program for the past 5 years.

Guests included VISTA hosts from throughout the New Haven community, Public Allies, PAVE New Haven, Lincoln-Bassett Students, and neighborhood residents.

Our Community Building & Organizing team developed this rendering for the Mayors Day community service project. We're excited to see the final product!

Our AmeriCorps VISTAs, Kim Ochilo and Kimberly Langin, worked with Lincoln-Bassett students to beautify the wall on Shelton Avenue.

Another painting from Mr. Pavano's 5th and 6th graders. We were thrilled to work with such a talented and dedicated group!