IMPORTANT UPDATE for Journey: Healing Together's Canvases of Caring Event This Saturday!

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Canvases of Caring Fundraiser Restructured as Paint & Sip Event on October 11. The upcoming Canvases of Caring fundraiser, hosted by Journey: Healing Together, has been reimagined as a Paint & Sip event to bring the community together in a more interactive and inclusive way. October 11, coinciding with National Coming Out Day, and will benefit Journey's trauma-informed mental health and community wellness initiatives.

Originally planned as an art sale featuring work from LGBTQ+ and allied artists, the event will now offer attendees a guided painting session in a relaxed, social environment - all while enjoying refreshments and supporting a vital cause.

"We're excited to shift toward an experience that encourages creativity, connection, and care," says William Koehler of Journey: Healing Together. "In today's climate, visibility and allyship matter more than ever. This new format gives everyone a chance to participate, regardless of artistic background."

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 11
• Location: Journey: Healing Together, 201 W. 11th Street, Erie, PA

Schedule:

• Doors Open: 5:30 PM - Includes refreshments and casual networking.
• Brief Welcome from J:HT Board and Volunteers: 6 PM
• Main Event: 6:30-8 PM - Supplies provided

Entrance: This is a pay-as-you-can event. Minimum $5 - Suggested $25

Tickets: journeyht.org "donate"

Journey's Board of Directors will be reaching out directly to any artists who had previously registered to participate in the original art sale. "We're grateful to those who offered their work to support us," adds Koehler. "While the format is changing, our commitment to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices remains at the heart of this event."

Join us to paint, sip, and show up in support of healing and visibility - and remember: Come Out to Care.

For more information, visit www.journeyht.org or follow Journey: Healing Together on social media.