Hope Blossoms

This mural, entitled Hope Blossoms, was funded by ruOK Berks, and sought to bring a message of hope and support to all and especially those struggling with mental health and depression. The mural was painted by hundreds of people through community painting events hosted by many community organizations.

Location

Mosaic House
(rear wall facing Cherry Street)

525 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19602 USA

Project Support

Sponsor:
ruOK Berks

Mural Designer:
Gregory Didyoung


Mural Coordinator:
Michael L. Miller


Project Completion

2021

Painting Partners

  • Berks Suicide Prevention Task Force

  • Science Reserch Institute at Albright College

  • Schuylkill Valley School District Art Club

  • Wyomissing Area School District Aviidum Club and Service Club

  • Drexel University/Tower Health College of Medicine

  • The Highlands at Wyomissing

  • Pennsylvania Counseling Services

  • Penn State Berks

  • Penn Street Farmers' Market

  • Reading Hospital Emergency Medicine Residents

  • Threshold Rehabilitation Services

  • Hope Springs Clubhouse

  • Hopeful Minds

Thanks to mural artist Gregory Didyoung

for producing this fantastic timelapse video that documents the project's installation.

About the Project

This mural, entitled Hope Blossoms, was sponsored by ruOK Berks, the Suicide Prevention Task Force. The task force met with lead artist Greg Didyoung to develop an uplifting image of hope to bring attention to the importance of mental health. The mural was painted by hundreds of people through community painting events hosted by many community organizations.