Truth Pharm aims to ‘build a more just future' with new mural
Truth Pharm recently received a $2,000 grant from Ithaca Mural's Thriving Future initiative to create a mural on its building, located at 49 Pine Street in Binghamton.
The project began on Sunday, employing several staff members, volunteers, community members, and clients.
The theme of the mural is 'building a more just future.'
It features three figures that represent activism, cross-generational collaboration, and healthy living. There are also images of flowers and insects native to the local area, representing living in harmony with the environment.
Mia Hause is the Community Arts Liaison. She says Truth Pharm has wanted to create a mural for a very long time.
'It's really important for us to have a really bright and welcoming space. We don't want to feel intimidating or sterile to the folks who receive our services. We've put in a lot of effort to do that inside of our office, and now we're really excited to bring that to the neighborhood on a broader level,' said Hause.
Hause says Truth Pharm is hoping the mural also makes the building more recognizable to those seeking services.
The mural is expected to be complete by the end of next week.
There will be an unveiling ceremony during the next First Friday on June 6.
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