In 2021, Avivo was HERE because of you. Members in our community, who need support the most, found life-transforming services to achieve recovery, end homelessness, start careers and advance economically. Thank you for believing everyone deserves the chance to live well and work well.
You are a star to Avivo and the
families and individuals we serve. We can’t thank you enough for your time, talents and support this past year.
Thank you and have a peace-filled holiday!
Star Tree, mixed media on canvas board, by Ruth Lais (featured on cover) Ruth Lais is a professional artist and Avivo ArtWorks Collective member. Currently living in northeast Minneapolis, she works in a variety of mediums, primarily focusing on acrylic painting and mosaics. Color is what motivates her designs and creations. It is her wish that others can enjoy the bright palette Ruth works with. Everything from whimsical, pet paintings, to wild mosaic abstracts is found in her portfolio. Ruth has exhibited with the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Made Here, Indigo Swan, Avivo ArtWorks and has curated an exhibition at the Solar Arts Building. She was a recipient of the VSA Emerging Artist Grant in 2017.
Avivo’s mission is to increase well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. avivomn.org