FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2007
Media Contact: George Cagala, (760) 750-4012
CSUSM Exhibit Explores Poverty Through the Eyes of Children
Now through Dec. 14, the Library Series at California State University San Marcos presents "Through the Eyes of Children: Lives in Poverty," a collection of artwork created by children of low-income and welfare families living in San Diego.
The exhibit, located on the second floor of the Kellogg Library, is free and open to the public.
A reception featuring some of the artists is scheduled Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. in the library. RSVP (760) 750-4328.
The exhibit is part of the Context: Library Series, made possible by the Supportive Parents Information Network (SPIN), an all-volunteer organization with 2,700 members. It was founded in 1998 by 12 parents on public assistance who were struggling to find a way to complete their educational training instead of being forced to take low-wage, temporary jobs to satisfy welfare reform demands. Its mission: to create systemic change that improves low-income families' access to self-sufficiency.
The campus is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. For more information or directions to the campus, visit http://al.csusm.edu. Parking is available in campus lots with fees ranging from $2 to $7 depending upon length of stay.
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