The Quarantine Zine is a collaborative project showcasing our youth’s strengths and imagination. It was created with the intention of fostering connection between our youth and staff from a distance, but became something more! The images include in the exhibit showcase our youth’s resiliency, creativity, and patience through difficult times. Enjoy. See the exhibit HERE.
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