Community Arts Advocate, Aaron Thomas, who devotes so much of his time as a community outreach leader touching the lives of hundreds of young people with his amazing talent, and vision has received a PFW Grant. Aaron can be found nurturing lives with work done through Little Gems, Transit Arts, Central Community House, St. Stephen’s and the After School All Stars. If that was not hard work enough, he is now gearing up to bring his passion and creativity to community festivals. Stop by and meet Aaron at his Monastic Arts booth this summer at Com Fest, Hot Times, GCAC’s Arts Festival, and many other outdoor events throughout the metropolitan area. His work and dedication have not gone unnoticed and this year he will be continuing his partnership with various agencies both public and private. Aaron Thomas will tell you that ART helps positively shape and hold together both neighborhoods and families and that donating time, being in service making art with young people are essential ingredients to humans thriving.