"Bridge of Hope" Community Mural Celebration

Please join REPAIR (Rivertowns Episcopal Parishes Action on Inclusion and Race) and Christ Church & San Marcos at the unveiling of a community outdoor mural to raise awareness and support for the advancement of human rights in El Salvador, one of the most violent countries in the world.

The mural, designed by Karen Viola, depicts a rainbow bridge of hope between El Salvador and Tarrytown, with local scenes from both locations included in the background. Local students and community members are participating in its creation.

On June 4th, the 5:00 pm mural presentation will be followed by a $10 fish fry (pescado frito) and $5 empanadas supper from 5:30-7:00 pm. Desserts and other food will be available.

REPAIR members will have information available on the group’s projects to address housing and other discrimination in the Westchester Rivertowns.

Proceeds from the sale of food will benefit Foundation Cristosal’s programs for at-risk youth in El Salvador. The foundation is a faith-based non-profit organization based in El Salvador, with the mission of advancing human rights in Central America through rights-based programming, research, and learning. Cristosal addresses the immediate needs of the community, particularly children and women, who often live daily with the threat of violence and death. Christ Church & San Marcos has partnered with the foundation since 2011.

Christ Church & San Marcos is located at 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown.

For more information go to www.repairrivertowns.org and https://www.facebook.com/repairrivertowns. Contact: Karl Weber at karlweberliterary@yahoo.com, 914-478-1983.