Hearts & Homes for Refugees board member Lori Kapner Hosp has created and donated a collection of 28 original paintings entitled “Glimpses of Places They Called Home” that will be the focus of an online art auction starting Friday, Nov. 27.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit Hearts & Homes for Refugees’ ongoing work to welcome, assist and advocate for refugee families in the region.
The auction will be available at www.biddingforgood.com/hhrefugees and will remain open through Sunday, Dec. 6.
Hosp joined the board of directors of Hearts & Homes for Refugees two years ago and is an active volunteer focusing much of her work on the organization’s Helping Hands program. In March, when the pandemic forced people to stay home, Hosp channeled her creative energy into ‘Glimpses of Places They Called Home’, a series of paintings that honors refugees by capturing the beautiful and varied places they hail from—their land, people, traditions and unique foods.
“When the pandemic hit, I knew that I would paint my way through it, and I wanted to create a project with purpose.” Hosp said. “So, my paintings
became an homage to the bravery, kindness, and exuberance of refugee families who bring so much to our communities, while also supporting the critically important work of Hearts & Homes for Refugees.”
“We are absolutely blown away by Lori’s generosity and talent as seen in these beautiful works of art that celebrate the countries and cultures our new
neighbors so bravely left behind to embrace new lives in America,” said Kathie O’Callaghan founder and president of Hearts & Homes for Refugees. “As we
look once again toward a more welcoming tone in our country, we are thrilled to share Lori’s collection and give people the opportunity to support our work
in this unique way.”
In addition to her work with Hearts & Homes for Refugees, Hosp is a member of the Board of Trustees for Scarsdale Synagogue in Scarsdale, and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of New York Women In Communications, Inc. , and as co-chair of Development for the organization’s prestigious Matrix Awards. She has also served on the advisory board for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Hosp’s art has been included in exhibitions at the Pelham Art Center and in the Beaux Arts Exhibition in Dobbs Ferry. She has trained for years with
her esteemed instructor Eleanor Miller at the Pelham Art Center. In addition to her volunteer and philanthropic work, Hosp is a 25-year communications
industry veteran with expertise in global brand strategy, identity creation and business development. Throughout her career she has worked for several international branding consultancies including her own firm. A native of Great Neck, Long Island, Hosp lives in Scarsdale, with her family.
Hearts & Homes for Refugees is a non-profit, volunteer-driven, refugee-serving organization in Westchester County. We partner with U.S. State Department-
designated agencies to build welcoming communities for those fleeing violence and persecution. Hearts & Homes educates, inspires, and equips people of goodwill to come together—families, neighbors, community organizations, faith and civic groups—to resettle, assist and advocate for our new neighbors. (Submitted)
