08/04/2026
Sometimes the most beautiful works of art aren't the ones hanging on a wall - they're the moments shared while creating them.
On recent afternoon, our friends from Kewaunee Scientific https://kewaunee.com, joined by the incredibly talented local artist Amy Queen Chappin, spent time alongside residents of Fifth Street Ministries creating paintings, sharing conversation, encouraging creativity, and reminding all of us that art has a remarkable way of bringing people together.
At the very same time, another team of Kewaunee volunteers was hard at work transforming a quiet corner of our Community Kitchen into a welcoming art gallery entrance - a space that will now inspire reflection, conversation, and hope for everyone who walks through our doors.
Every day, guests enter Fifth Street Ministries seeking a meal, a safe place, encouragement, or simply the reassurance that someone cares. Now they'll also be greeted by a space that reflects beauty, creativity, and possibility. We hope it becomes a place where people pause to admire the artwork, consider the stories behind it, and imagine the new chapters that are still waiting to be written.
To Amy Queen https://www.amyqueenchappinart.com/, thank you for sharing your extraordinary talent and your gift for helping others discover their own creativity.
To the employees of Kewaunee Scientific, thank you for demonstrating what it means to invest in the community where you live and work. Your generosity extends far beyond volunteer hours - you are helping build a stronger, more compassionate Statesville. Whether you were holding a paintbrush beside one of our residents or transforming a simple wall into something inspiring, your efforts will leave a lasting impression on everyone who visits Fifth Street Ministries.
Thank you for helping us create more than artwork.
Thank you for helping us create hope.
