Posted on February 26, 2018 by Devon Beck

Youth Advisory Board Hosts A Vision of Hope Art Exhibit

Youth Advisory Board Hosts A Vision of Hope Art Exhibit

Local Youth Share Their Hopes for the Future

Reading, PA – The Youth Advisory Board for Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC), Reading, led by VOiCEup Berks, is hosting an art exhibit during the month of February, culminating in a public reception on Sunday, February 25, 2018, from 2-4 pm at the Berks County Community Foundation.  Students in grades K-12 were invited to submit visual and written expressions of what inspires their hope for the future.   All ages are welcome to attend.

The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of students in grades 10 and 11 from various high schools across Berks County who come together to determine community issues that are important to them and to seek ways to address those issues by igniting positive change.  This year, the Youth Advisory Board’s hope for the future includes a healthy planet and clean environment.  In addition to viewing the artwork, the reception will also host hands-on service projects including collecting aluminum cans for recycling, creating environmentally friendly plant pots from newspaper, and crafting postcards with messages of hope for the students affected by the school shooting in Parkland, FL.

The exhibit will include a piece of community art (photo attached) that was created by YVC of Reading members, under the direction of Mike Miller, as part of an MLK Day service project.  This piece, inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Beloved Community, highlights the hopes of the youth in our community and serves as an anchor for the entire exhibit.

Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading’s mission is to create volunteer opportunities to address community needs and to inspire youth for a lifetime commitment to service. Hosted by VOiCEup Berks, YVC of Reading coordinates service projects for youth ages 11 to 18 after school, on weekends and during the summer. Find out more at voiceupberks.org.

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Community Testimonials

Wish my town had a channel like this, very cool idea to bring the community together and give people a platform.

James

I wanted to thank you again for the opportunity you have created for our kids.  This experience is more than the TV show.  Eight students who probably never would have talked to each other were excited to execute a plan. Know that you make a difference.

Kristi

Thanks for your commitment to communication far and wide, for your technical support, and tireless efforts to bring fresh programs to BCTV. Bravo!

Liz

Thank you for always being receptive to my ideas. All of your efforts help me to help others and that is a blessing to me.

Adrean

Fantastic work and thanks so much for the quick turnaround!  Always a pleasure to work with you and the rest of the BCTV team!

Jim

Thank you and your staff for all you do to accommodate so many different shows, personalities, etc.!  Can’t be easy, but we really do appreciate it.

Martha

I am happy and proud to be a part of such a dedicated assembly of talent and purpose. Thank you for being a part of my efforts to promote theater and the arts in this region.

David