the problem:
Wahiawa is a small town that residents often cannot take pride in. Many residents of Wahiawa, our hometown, are not aware of the consequences of energy waste. We hope to raise awareness and participation in energy conservation, as well as strengthen community bonds and pride in Wahiawa.
vital stats:
people impacted:
200
people involved:
6
why it's important:
Our team is made up of Wahiawa community members who are passionate for a healthy environment. We want to be able to take pride in where we come from and improve the environment at the same time.
Our project will accomplish this by creating a photo mosaic mural that will be publicly displayed on a newly built Wahiawa Transit Center. Pictures that will go on the mural are of residents and businesses that employ energy saving acts at home or at work. Each picture that is collected will also be submitted with a pledge to start and/or continue energy conservation.
the plan of action:
The goal is to compile 3,000 photos of energy conserving community members into one cohesive mural of a pineapple--the classic symbol of our town's plantation history.
Our first step was to contact our local city councilman, representative, and senator for support. Once we had their permission to display the mural on the wall, we researched the costs of the supplies we need for the project. Then, we started contacting major local businesses and organizations that will help us construct the mural.
Our current steps are to raise funds for the supplies and gather community photos for the mosaic mural. We are raising funds by soliciting donations and applying for grants. Photos are being collected through booths at community events and collaborations with local elementary schools.
The photos are also being made more convenient for community members. We are offering a photography service that utilizes green screen technology. Participants simply have to stand in front of a green screen while hold a prop that depicts an energy conservation act. We replace the green screen with backgrounds of notable locations in Wahiawa.
how you can get involved:
This project has very big goals and is costly, but it will have very big benefits as well. Right now, our team needs monetary support to continue on with our goals of buying supplies for a community photo mosaic mural. We would also appreciate more photos to add to our mural. Anyone who can advertise or contribute to our cause would help us advance greatly in collecting more community photos.
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