Crossroads for Youth, an Oxford-based program for troubled youths, held their second annual art auction in support of the center’s ‘An Explosion of Peace? art program on Nov. 9.
Many gathered at Liberty Banquet and Grill in Clarkston for the evening auction, which featured more than 100 works of art, most of which were done by Crossroads students.
Not all the art was auctioned though. Before dinner, visitors had the chance to browse many the available works and could purchase them on the spot. After breaking for a meal, family, friends, sponsors and Crossroads workers kicked off the auction with some large bids.
By the end of the evening, Crossroads raised over $6,000. That money will go back towards supporting the art program and other expenses.
Lisa Ross volunteered to start and facilitate the art program. Ross said the program allows students to express themselves.
‘Everybody has something to express creatively,? Ross said.
Everyone was on hand to have a good time, but Ross and others still worked after dinner as auctioneers.
‘All they need is a means to express their feelings and bring out their creativity,? said Janet McPeek, Ph.D., president of Crossroads for Youth. ‘Lisa is a great teacher and motivator. The class opens up a new world of opportunity and area of interest for our kids. They’re very proud of their finished artwork.?
The art program is just one aspect of Crossroads, whose campus includes a school, residence halls, recreational facility, vocational center and adventure center. Youths ranging in age from 10-17 are referred to the program through juvenile courts, schools, mental health agencies and Family Independence Agency in addition to private pay.
For more information on Crossroads for Youth, call 248-628-2561. or visit www.crossroadsforyouth.org.