The Butterfly Effect Mural Fundraiser Raises Over $10,000 For 100+ Nonprofits!
Two nonprofits were honored with $1,200 in donations and prizes as a result of the generosity of the community. Great job, Alexandria!
Alexandria, VA – One small act of kindness can make a world of change. The Butterfly Effect—a mural project and nonprofit fundraiser, brought to Alexandria by Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and artist Tasha Wahl, did just that!
The project was a result of a partnership between Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Tasha Wahl, ACT for Alexandria, Asana Partners, and Bloomers. More than 400 individuals participated in the campaign. Two nonprofits were honored with $1,200 in donations and prizes as a result of the generosity of the community. The Alexandria Police Foundation received the social media prize. received the most posts on social media. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria received the most photo submissions.
Don’t MiSS: Can Art Change The World? The Butterfly Effect Mural Comes to Alexandria
To participate, individuals were encouraged to take a photo in front of the butterfly wings mural located at 924 King Street, Alexandria, VA and select the charity of their choice from a list of almost 250 local and national 501c3 organizations to receive a $20 donation. Participants could also post their photo on social media tagging their favorite nonprofit, #inclusiveALX and #butterflyeffect for a chance to win an additional $500 for their favorite group.
“I’m thankful to Tasha Wahl for her vision in starting this global project and for choosing Alexandria; to Asana Partners and Bloomers for providing the space for the mural; and to the members of the community who brought it to life,” Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker said.
The awards were funded by Wahl and an anonymous donor through ACT for Alexandria, the community foundation. Working with Bennett-Parker, Wahl customized the mural for our community to include the phrase, “Be the Change You Want to See in the World” in English, Spanish and Arabic.
“ACT for Alexandria believes the diversity of our community is one of Alexandria’s greatest assets; the vision of a vibrant community is core to our work. We are grateful to Elizabeth and Tasha for bringing the Butterfly Effect mural to Alexandria and honored to facilitate one of our donor’s philanthropic commitments to supporting the local nonprofit community,” said Brandi Yee, ACT for Alexandria’s Chief Program Officer.
For more information on ACT for Alexandria, visit www.actforalexandria.org.
