February 7, 2011

ECHS Partners with Lot to Spot to create City Mural

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

On February 12, 2011 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Art students from Environmental Charter Schools (www.echsonline.com) will collaborate with From Lot to Spot, a non-profit dedicated to improving urban neighborhoods, to inspire the Lawndale residents with a “Community Paint Day” that asks locals to join them in crafting a detailed mural that captures the rich history of the town.  In addition to joining in on the art project, locals are encouraged to attend to enjoy the spirited atmosphere, great giveaways and delicious food.  

Using sketches conceptualized with input from city officials and Lawndale community members, the mural will be an artistic group effort prominently placed in Charles Hopper Park and meant to commemorate the rich history of Lawndale and its diverse community for years to come.

VISUALS:
•    ECS students and diverse Lawndale community members joining for a group art project
•    Adults and children of all ages working with paints and art supplies  
•    Families gathered at the picturesque Charles Hopper Park

WHO:
ECHS Students and Lawndale community members

WHAT:
Lawndale Community Mural Paint Day

WHERE:
Charles B. Hopper Park
Between 162 and 163rd Streets

Lawndale, CA 90260-2858

WHEN:
Saturday, February 12, 2011
10am – 1pm

About Environmental Charter Schools:

The mission of Environmental Charter Schools is to inspire students to discover their own sense of purpose, to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to graduate from college, and to empower them to become quality stewards of their community and world.  On top of their challenging classroom programs, students are required to apply concepts and skills gained in class to problem-solve local civic and environmental issues, and take action to make a measurable impact.   Students also participate in outdoor educational challenges to develop self-confidence and leadership skills.  The first school was formed in 1999, by founder Alison Suffet-Diaz along with a group of parents, educators, businesses and non-profits to meet the educational challenge in a low-income area of SW Los Angeles. In 2010, ECS was a finalist (#2) in consideration for President Obama to attend and present a graduation speech.  http://www.echsonline.org/
                

About FLTS

From Lot to Spot, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving blighted, urban neighborhoods one space at a time.  From Lot to Spot’s (FLTS) mission is to stimulate and contribute to community development in blighted communities by facilitating the creation of accessible green and open spaces. FLTS promotes social and environmental revitalization through beautification through the creation of green spaces. FLTS strives to address the need and inequity of green space in underserved and blighted neighborhoods in the greater South Bay area. www.fromlottospot.org.
   
 
PRESS CONTACT: BBPR, Dienna D’Olimpio
email: ddolimpio@bbprinc.com
phone: 310.656.4668