Tree of Hope

Join us in creating the “Tree of Hope” Mural for The Center for Safe Futures!

We’re excited to invite the community to take part in a meaningful art project. Our new mosaic mural will symbolize unity, resilience, and hope, connecting survivors of abuse, families, and communities. Composed of approximately 500 individually painted tiles, this eight-foot by eight-foot mural will be a centerpiece of our new facility.

You can contribute in three ways:

1. Host Your Own Painting Event
Host a tile-painting event! Each painting kit costs $50.00 and includes all the supplies you need (except a cup of water & paper towels). To be a host, please contact Nancy Butler at (860) 444-0535 or [email protected].

2. Attend A Public Hosted Painting Event
Attend a tile-painting event! You can paint a tile at a painting event hosted by others. Take a look below at upcoming event information or visit our Facebook page

• • Tree of Hope Tile Painting – Monday, March 24th at 11:30am at New London Senior Center – RSVP by calling New London Senior Center at: (860) 447-5232
  • Paint for a Purpose – Saturday, March 29th at 1:00pm at Haley Mansion in Mystic – RSVP here
  • Paint for a Purpose – Saturday, April 5th at 1:00pm at Haley Mansion in Mystic – RSVP here
  • Tree of Hope Tile Painting – Thursday, April 10th at 5:00pm at The Velvet Mill in Stonington – RSVP by emailing Lisa at [email protected]
  • Tree of Hope Tile Painting – Saturday, April 19th at 9:00am at Thames Club in New London – RSVP here

3. Donate A Tile
Give survivors of abuse the chance to paint their own tile by covering the cost. Tile cost is as follows:
$50 for 1 tile | $85 for 2 tiles | $125 for 3 tiles
A gift of any amount is appreciated. Donate a tile online today or for additional tile quantities contact Nancy Butler at (860) 444-0535 or [email protected].

Important Details:

• No painting skills needed: Anyone can create a 6”x 6” tile!
• Your completed image will be uploaded, and you will be able to take your original artwork home to enjoy forever.
• A committee representative will attend each painting event and will photograph and upload all completed images.
• Deadline: All tiles must be completed by August 31, 2025.

We invite you to be a part of this inspiring project and make a donation using the form below. Together, let’s create a legacy of hope!

Safe Futures is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – Tax ID 06-0950718. Gifts are tax deductible.
For more information, please contact Nancy Butler at (860) 444-0535 or [email protected].