A Community Project that was envisioned by me, where I co-led the effort to assemble a consortium of professionals, contractors and suppliers to help build a sports facility for this school. This field project and public awareness eventually took me to pursuing the documentary film, DAY ONE. 

Ribbon-cutting with the major contributors of the field project for Nahed Chapman New American Academy

The Community Team and the message of Being Welcoming

“Local architect Peter Tao of TAO + LEE Architects and a member of the St. Louis Mosaic Project Steering Committee, whose parents are also immigrants to the U.S., is active in welcoming new Americans. He recognized that PLAY in general, and soccer specifically could smooth the traumatic past and pave a new future for these children. PLAY breaks down social barriers. Tao recognized that the playing services at NCNAA needed a lot of help for kids to be able to play safely. All kids should have a decent place to play.” (STL Mosaic Project)

Explaining my vision of the project.

Not bad press coverage.

Presenting of the Proclamation from the City of St. Louis

Donnie Harris Principal of the Nahed Chapman New American Academy

Tom Finan, President of the Construction Forum STL and major Construction Community Connector.

Vin Ko, St. Louis Mosaic Project

Students using the field for the first time