Creative Spotlight: Perennial STL — Turning Discarded Materials Into Creative Possibilities
Explore Perennial STL, a nonprofit creative reuse workshop offering classes, reclaimed materials, shared tools, community programs, and financial assistance.
Jessica Carey
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Small Does Not Mean Insignificant: Make a Difference With What You Have
Discover how small acts of care can make a meaningful difference—even when burnout, disability, limited energy, or scarce resources restrict what you can do.
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What if the thing you need doesn't exist yet? Explore resourcefulness, creative problem-solving, taking initiative, and creating what's missing.
An Unexpected Seat at the Table: Courage, Curiosity, and Belonging
An intergenerational book discussion becomes a lesson in courage, curiosity, being seen, and finding belonging beyond age or preparation.
Phoenix Rebirth: Building a Life from What Remains
The story behind Phoenix Rebirth—a mixed-media artwork about unsafe definitions of home, visible repair, creative reuse, and building beyond the ashes.
Fruits Basket: Trauma Does Not Have to Become Destiny
Explore how Fruits Basket portrays family trauma, scapegoating, self-neglect, healing, boundaries, and choosing a future beyond abuse.