Good Shepherd Center's family living room has been transformed. The project was carried out by faculty and students from the UNCW Watson School of Education, artist Golda Fox, and Director of Resources Development Scott Litten. The family room provides an area of relaxation, education, and play for 6 mothers and 10 children (age 5 months to 10 years). With an ocean theme, the faculty and students painted the walls two tone blue, produced unique art work for the walls, laminated and hung ocean posters, created a chalkboard art table, purchased new chairs and bean bags, installed safety outlets, created a new bulletin board, had the carpet professionally cleaned, secured the donation of a new sofa, installed wall mounted book racks, and provided new children's books and toys. The students worked side by side with a number of Good Shepherd Center's overnight guests to complete the project with flying colors. The family room looks brand new, providing a comfortable area in which mothers and children can enjoy their time together.

From the mothers and children, we are thankful!

Our partners for the family room project:

UNCW Watson School of Education students

UNCW Faculty

Dr. Kathleen Schlichting

Dr. Ann Potts

Dr. Kathy Fox

Golda Fox- artist and owner of Golda Fox Studio

Sgt. Jeffery Williams - Good Shepherd Eugene Ashley Center resident

Good Shepherd Center overnight shelter guests

Home Depot - donation of all painting supplies

Rose Brothers Furniture - donation of new sofa

Teacher's Aid: The Parent-Teacher Store - donation of lamination and educational supplies

Professional Carpet Maintenance-Eddie Baker - carpet cleaning