LAPD Hollenbeck’s Community/Officers, Lorena Str Elem School, Environ Ocean Conservationist, Mural Artist

WHAT: Mural Artist -Hilton Alves, will finish his painting with the assistance of Lorena Street Elementary School students, parents and LAPD Officers.

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 2019 10:00am- 12:00pm

WHERE: Lorena Street Elementary School 1015 S. Lorena St. Los Angeles, CA 90023

WHO: LAPD Commander Al Labrada, Assistant Commanding Officer, Operations South Bureau LAPD Captain Rick Stabile, Area Commanding Officer, Hollenbeck Area Patricia Gonzalez, Principal, Lorena Street Elementary School Madison Makoff, Youth ambassador, Spearheads program Justine Makoff, Chief Financial Officer, Free Rein foundation

WHY: This ocean mural project #35 was spearheaded by Madison Makoff, 19, from Huntington Beach, California. She is a passionate Ocean Conservationist who has traveled around the world to bring awareness to the importance of preserving and protecting our oceans. Studies have shown that creating and being around art has a phenomenal ability to inspire and broaden perspectives and horizons in people. This helps kids understand that they can change the world around them through art.

CONTACT: For additional information, please call LAPD Hollenbeck Community Relations Office, Sgt. Galvan 323-342-4140.