The Story of Kokomo Urban Outreach: From a Beating Heart to a World Illuminated
About the Artist: Deana Sparks Thompson
We are incredibly fortunate to house a sweeping collection of murals by visionary artist Deana Sparks Thompson. While Deana’s roots trace back to Greentown, Indiana, she spent over 30 years honing her craft under the expansive skies of Texas. Now back home, Deana’s influence on our building goes far deeper than pigment on plaster—from room layout to the flow of furniture, she helped shape this environment so the physical space and the art exist in perfect harmony.
Mural 5: Making a Statement
Location: 2nd Floor Hallway
Visual Marker: "Leave Your Mark on the World" Mural
"We empower our youth to speak their truth and move forward with the confidence to leave a lasting, positive mark on the world."
Our goal is not just to help kids succeed individually, but to equip them as community leaders. Through our 4 R's—Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, and Ready—our youth gain the voice and character needed to change their surroundings for the better.
