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Pay It Forward project gives Play House North a new mural

To celebrate Jake Becker's 13th birthday, he and 5 of his close buddies, Jackson, Garrett, Jens, Jameson and Ryan decided to work together to make a difference in someone's life. Jake's mom Janet helped to encourage and finance the boy's "Pay It Forward" project with community service dollars that her mom left to her. With the help of talented Long Beach artist Karen Wall Garrison and her beautiful daughter Sam, the mural was created on Martin Luther King Day, January 21, 2008. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to paint the mural; Karen, Sam, Jake, Janet, Dora, Charlotte, Kirra, Jordan, Garrett, Jens, Jameson, Kevin, Brennan & Jackson.

Jake's handiwork

Talented Artist Karen Wall Garrison and her daughter Sam

The boys donate their pay it forward dollars for the cause

Children Today relies on the generous support of our local community and businesses to help children in need. Thank you for your efforts in keeping The Play House operating and caring for Long Beach’s homeless children.

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