Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. to Unveil Public Art by At-Risk Youth

 Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - EducationHealthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) will unveil “The Latino Family,” a series of life-size mosaic sculptures created by Urban Gateways artist Nicole Beck in collaboration with youth participants from the H.A.S. Youth Prevention Program. Youth Prevention is a community-based program that helps at-risk youth avoid substance abuse, gangs and violence, and teen pregnancy. For the past year, youth attending the Youth Prevention Program in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood have worked under Beck’s direction to assemble the sculptures, which celebrate Latino culture and family life. The unveiling will take place Friday, June 24 at 10am at the Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc, 4534 W. Western Ave.

Comments are closed.