Volunteer of the Month – Spotlight on the behind the scenes and a wonderful volunteer!

In continuing to honor the wonderful individuals who make up the volunteer world of Art for the Journey, the individual we are honoring for the month of April is Mary Catherine!

Mary Catherine became involved with Art for the Journey through our president and founder, Mark Hierholzer upon the creation of this organization. Mary Catherine has been involved with Art for the Journey as a volunteer through all ten years of its existence!

I enjoy spending time behind the scenes of programs, I am able to witness, experience and be involved in the creation of the many wonderful programs AFJ provides for various populations.

Mary Catherine has worked behind the scenes in the preparation, creation and development of all the programs at AFJ. She has been a part of the Gala Planning Committee, received her certification for volunteering with incarcerated women and worked directly within our veterans programs.

“Art has a wonderful way of bringing together all individuals, while balancing out the chaos of life. I truly believe that volunteering for Art for the Journey has enriched my life, almost as much as the programs that enrich the lives of the individuals that this organization works with.” – Mary Catherine.

Join Art for the Journey for a night of art, food, drink, and pickleball! This "Mash-up" of ART and PICKLEBALL is a fun way to share the mission of Art for the Journey to transform lives through art and community!

This year, we have a super fun evening planned. There will be lots of art donated by local area artists, pickleball demos, pickleball courts for play, and lots of delicious food from the Sharper Palette, Belle Isle cocktails, a delicious assortment of fine wine, and a wonderful silent auction. You can play or you can simply watch and mingle! You can definitely see and bid on art, and enjoy the new and different ambience! Also, if you can not attend, you can register to bid on art during the silent auction right from home. We do hope to see you there!!!

Help Art for the Journey by attending the event, and you will make a difference in the lives of people ages five to 105! Art for the Journey seeks to deliver and promote positive mental health and well-being for those who have least access. This fun event will also help others!