In response to the recent coverage of TRUE Skool and the attack by a south side Alderman, TRUE Skool has issued our own press release with facts, data and other important information regarding our work in the community and the TRUTH about what we do.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE HUNDREDS OF EMAILS, FACEBOOK MSGS, FINANCIAL DONATIONS AND CONTACT TO THE CITY AND ALDERMEN ON OUR BEHALF. WE BELIEVE IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, THEY CAN BE PART OF THE SOLUTION AND SHOULD NEVER BE "HUNG FROM THE LIGHT POLES" AS ALDERMAN DONOVAN SUGGESTS.
TRUE SKOOL FACT SHEET
Check out a one page fact sheet about TRUE Skool's mission, programs, and outcomes.
The REAL Truth about TRUE Skool, Inc.-Press Release
Statement by TRUE Skool, Inc. to address erroneous claims by Alderman Bob Donovan.
Tuesday July 27th, 2010
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Alderman Donovan along with members of the MPD attended TRUE Skool's Adopt a Community Kick-Off event Friday July 17th, 2009 where TRUE Skool painted a community mural, removed over 40 incidents of illegal graffiti in the Chavez Neighborhood and picked up over 100 bags of garbage.
Supporting Youth, Condeming Illegal Graffiti Editorial
Journal Sentinel Editorial Article 8/4/2010
Donovan owes TRUE Skool an apology
Journal Sentinel Article-Wednesday July 28th, 2010
TRUE Skool's Press Release
Monday July 19th, 2010
TRUE Skool's BOD President, Daana Townsend Press Release
Monday July 19th, 2010
Letter from TRUE Skool Vice President of the BOD and Member of the Anti-Graffiti Policy Committee
Monday July 19th, 2010
Press Release from County Supervisor Peggy A. West
Monday July 19th, 2010
For more information about mural projects that are helping decrease illegal vandalism in US Cities, check out the articles below...
Washington DC Mural Project
Washington Post Article
"A new city-funded program is aiming to cover up graffiti with the work of creative Washington teenagers."
Paint Not Prison
"Paint Not Prison is a community organizing and beautification project which engages local youth, mentors and artists including some youth on probation for graffiti offenses. "
“Progressive art can assist people to learn not only about the objective forces at work in the society in which they live, bus also about the intensely social character of their interior lives. Ultimately, it can propel people toward social emancipation.” - Salvador Dali
City of Milwaukee Mural Arts Program & The Mural Mile
"It all begins with one brushstroke—the spark that ignites change. A single brushstroke that causes a ripple effect and transforms our city and the lives of those who live here.
Murals are more than just paint on walls. They create community, inspire individuals, revitalize neighborhoods and give hope. They tell the story of our city and give voice to its people, its cultures, its history and traditions. At Mural Arts, it is our mission to paint it forward—to help the force of life triumph in every neighborhood of our city. "-http://www.muralarts.org/getinvolved/gift.php
Redland's Plan to Beat Graffiti
" COMMUNITY clean-up days, household removal guides and legal mural spaces are being touted as the answer
to graffiti problems in the Redlands. "
Ottawa’s Mural Program
Paint it Up Program
Graffiti Management Strategy
Outdoor murals have proven to be effective in managing graffiti vandalism, supporting arts and culture, contributing to economic development and providing youth engagement opportunities.
For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Patterson at 414-975-4130 or sarah@trueskool.org.