CHICAGO, July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slalom, the modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation, today donated a large-scale, community-inspired, and Chicago-themed piece of art to its non-profit partner Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS). The mural was hand-painted by local artist Jesse Hora and commissioned by Slalom to celebrate LPCS's expansion into an additional permanent facility in Old Town.
"Slalom has been a proud supporter of LPCS for over four years," said Dana Anderson, community engagement lead for Slalom Chicago. "The opportunity to contribute to this new facility in such a unique way has been exciting. We hope it puts a smile on people's faces every time they walk by it."
The mural was created live at a Slalom event earlier this year called REALIZE, a one-day experiential summit for Slalom clients, partners, and employees.
Prior to and during REALIZE, Slalom crowd-sourced inspiration on what "community" means to guests. Jesse Hora and Abby Wynne, both of MAKE & Co., integrated the responses into the art at the event. The finished mural is a map of Chicago, with descriptions like "teamwork" and "comfort" dotting the familiar landscape.
"This was a fun, creative project," said Hora. "Painting live at the event and drawing inspiration from the crowds brought a really cool energy to the final piece."
The art will hang in the new LPCS facility. This expansion will further advance LPCS's mission and provide 20 on-site subsidized permanent supportive housing apartments.
"At LPCS, we believe that homelessness requires a community response," said LPCS Executive Director Rodrigo Carillo. "The engaging custom artwork and our ongoing partnership with Slalom capture the spirit of Chicago's distinct communities and show how everyone can be part of the solution in meaningful ways."
About Slalom
Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 28 cities across the US, UK, and Canada, Slalom's teams have autonomy to move fast and do what's right. They're backed by regional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 6,500 employees. Slalom was named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2019 and is regularly recognized by employees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.
About LPCS
LPCS brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes. Founded in 1985 by members of the Lincoln Park community, the agency has continued to transform to meet the needs of adults facing homelessness through wide array of supportive services, meals, comprehensive case management, housing, and resources. For more information and to get involved, please visit lpcsonline.org.
To learn more, or to arrange an interview with Slalom, please contact Amber Heinrich at [email protected] or 847.682.6612.
-To learn more about Lincoln Park Community Services, please visit lpcsonline.org
- To learn more about Slalom, please visit slalom.com
- To learn more about artist Jesse Hora, please visit MAKEANDCO.com
- Follow Lincoln Park Community Services on Twitter at: @lpcschicago
- Follow Slalom at @SlalomChicago on Twitter and @SlalomChicago on Instagram
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