The Bank was connected to the PHA via partnering agency ONE Neighborhood Builders, a community development corporation supporting the Olneyville and Elmwood neighborhoods of Providence. The timing could not have been better, as the PHA had recently developed a list of projects to engage the community in work around Hartford Park.  It was quickly decided that an infusion of volunteers would help kick start efforts and the PHA welcomed the volunteers to the site to assist in painting murals throughout the exterior hallways of several buildings.

The murals were designed by artist Susan Greco, in consultation with residents.  Sue is an artist, teacher, face painter, and entertainer.  She has worked with the PHA for many years providing programming and support for our Resident Services Department and gladly jumped in for this exciting new project.  Our Facilities Management crews prepared nine locations and Sue outlined the murals on the walls to make it easier for the volunteers to paint.  Volunteers donned ponchos and braved the rain to assist in painting the murals in hallways up and down Wayland Street.