APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A new community mural created by a local artist has been unveiled in Appleton that reflects VPI, Inc.’s mission within the community.
On Thursday, VPI, Inc. unveiled the new mural in the 2300 block of North Casaloma Drive that displays VPI’s mission to foster inclusion, opportunity, and independence for individuals with disabilities and other barriers.
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The mural was created by local artist Neo Medina and is showcased at VPI’s Community Programs Collective.
“I think we tend to kind of get tunnel vision on what inclusivity means, and one thing I really love about Valley Packaging is they opened that lens up and allowed us to see all of these other different populations and communities that deserve a spotlight and deserve a place for uplifting as well,” said Medina.
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Thursday’s event also celebrated the completion of VPI’s $750,000 capital campaign, which exceeded its goal and helped fund the development of this newly renovated, inclusive space that provides adult day services, mental health programming, early intervention birth to 3 services, employment placement, and school-to-work transition programs to local high school students.
Officials say the event was also a celebration of community impact, inclusion, and the power of coming together for a shared purpose.
