On September 7th, The Reva and David Logan Foundation (RDLF) hosted an Open House and Community Day at Movement on Montrose. It was an opportunity to get to know people and businesses in the neighborhood.
The RDLF provided free food from our Rescue & Redistribution program and Cradles to Crayons provided free backpacks and diapers. Visitors helped themselves to as much as they needed.
DJ Matt kept the car park grooving all day. Inside, free dance classes were offered – from ballet to waacking – by Dance Avondale; plus, yoga from Laura Johnston and aerial silk demonstrations by Julie Matolo and Michelle Reid.
Pak Suan, a farmer from Global Garden Refugee Training Farm, brought fresh produce and free snacks of fried opo squash and marigolds both grown at the farm.
Project Onward’s opened an exhibition that remains on view through October. To celebrate, artists Ruby Bradford and Stephon Doby offered $10 portraits for visitors.
Sixteen vendors had tables in the event space, including Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez’ office, which handed out free naloxone with instructions on when and how to use it. The Art of Wellness offered visitors a chance to sit down and relax through art making.
Movement on Montrose has several upcoming public events including Fempreneur Poder Hub‘s “Mi Barrio es Tu Barrio” and the Latine Poetry Festival. Stay in the know by subscribing to the mailing list and public events calendar.