Arts on the Ave is working to build community through art, while also providing essential supplies to families in the area while Edmonton continues to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic. “It Takes a Village” is an initiative that addresses the needs of the Alberta Avenue community. “Our kids need our help,” Arts on the Ave’s Christy Morin said. “We knew we could help bring the bare necessities to these families.
We’ve dug really deep trying to gather resources and money.” To help spread the word, chalk artists will be busy for the next few months on different sidewalks on the avenue.
Messages will be included with the art, explaining how to help with the initiative. Food is one of the top priorities for the non-profit.