A mural depicting the organization Kids Against Hunger, Philadelphia chapter, founded by Realtor Heather Griesser LaPierre, was recently painted in Newtown Square. LaPierre was one of five winners of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Good Neighbor Award last year. NAR granted each winner $10,000 toward their organization, featured them in the fall 2022 issue of Realtor Magazine, presented them with a crystal trophy at NAR NXT and commissioned a mural in their community. The Kids Against Hunger mural, located at 3521 West Chester Pike, will be up for a month. Local artist Ash Ryan painted the mural. LaPierre founded the Philadelphia chapter of Kids Against Hunger in 2015. The organization has packed and distributed more than 10 million meals and raised more than $2.5 million. LaPierre can be found at the headquarters daily, in addition to working a demanding real estate career. LaPierre also donates a percentage of her commissions to the organization. Kids Against Hunger has more than 50 locations across the U.S. and Canada. “Art has the ability to create a message that connects with people in a powerful way,” LaPierre said. “This mural not only tells the story of Kids Against Hunger United, but will bring greater awareness to the ever-growing problem of food insecurity in our local community and beyond.”
Source: PAR JustListed; 5/11/2023