Publicolor
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Publicolor is a New York City-based non-profit organization founded in 1996, by Ruth Lande Shuman, an industrial designer with an interest in the psychological effects of color.[1], that aims to improve education in youth by promoting an imaginative use of color in school buildings[2].
Its operations include the recruitment of disadvantaged students to paint the walls of their schools, and the awarding of financial rewards to some for their work[3]; Publicolor also has a number of adult volunteers who participate in the students' painting activities, or provide workshops for students[4].
Also, they provide lifeskills and career exposure workshops, college counseling, summer job placement, tutoring and mentoring [5].
[edit] References
- ^ About Publicolor. Publicolor. Retrieved on August 8, 2006.
- ^ Publicolor. The White House: One America. Retrieved on August 8, 2006.
- ^ A Paint Job? Yes, and a Painting Job, Too. Retrieved on August 8, 2006.
- ^ Publicolor loves volunteers!. Retrieved on August 8, 2006.
- ^ Our Programs. Publicolor. Retrieved on August 8, 2006.
