Threads of Truth: A Community Unveiling
June 2025 (Specific date and time to be announced.)
The Chapel at The Outlet
3306 South 6th Street Road, Springfield IL (former St. Joseph’s facility)
Join us for the unveiling of a remarkable quilt--a moving work of art that captures the real thoughts, emotions, and experiences of growing up in Springfield and across America as a youth.
Created in partnership with the nationally recognized Social Justice Sewing Academy (SJSA) (https://www.sjsacademy.org) and funds from the Healing Racism in Illinois grant program and the Downtown Springfield Rotary, this quilt reflects the unique voices of young men and some of their guardians from The Outlet. Each square tells a personal story—and you will have the chance to hear directly from several of the participants who wrote artist statements about what inspired their designs.
This is a special opportunity to experience the power of art and storytelling and to hear firsthand the perspectives and experiences that shaped this meaningful project. For more information about the project visit https://spirotary.org/stories/building-peace-and-fighting-racism.
Free parking at the main entrance to The Outlet. You will be escorted to the Chapel.
We hope you will join us for this unveiling and help celebrate the voices behind the art.
Michael Phelon
Executive Director, The Outlet
Dr. Jim Applegate
Chair, Downtown Rotary Peace Builders