SUPPLIES FOR ARTIE: Jim Baxter, right, founder of Baxter Construction, with HomeFront’s ArtSpace and Sewing Space Director Ruthann Traylor, has announced an art supply drive for Artie, a mobile addition to HomeFront’s ArtSpace program that will bring creative experiences to under-resourced children living throughout Mercer County.

For nearly 40 years, Baxter Construction has been involved in community outreach — helping organizations large and small. Jim Baxter is deeply rooted in the place he calls home and as principal and founder of Baxter Construction, he is committed to giving back and being of service. 

When his storefront shop in Hopewell became available almost two years ago, Jim offered HomeFront a space for free to help make up for the financial hardship when the world shut down. It turned into an enormous success for HomeFront and created a wonderful partnership with additional opportunities to make a difference. And now, you can help make a difference to bring art enrichment to the underserved families in our community.

The newest member of HomeFront, Artie, is a mobile addition to HomeFront’s ArtSpace. Artie is a reimagined and repurposed van designed to bring smiles and creative experiences to under-resourced children living throughout Mercer County. Artie is filled with art supplies and staffed with HomeFront volunteers and staff, and will provide hands-on activities as well as serve as a pop-up shop for businesses and events. 

Baxter Construction is now collecting art supplies for Artie. The list of supplies needed includes paint brushes (all sizes); canvas 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20; watercolor paper; white card stock; acrylic painting paper; acrylic paints; Crayola kids watercolor paint sets; crossword books; coloring books; word search books; tie-dye kits/white T-shirts; Sharpies; Michael’s gift cards; and Walmart gift cards.

Baxter Construction, located at 31 West Broad Street in Hopewell, serves as a collection point on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. For question, call (609) 466-3655 and ask for Elizabeth Wislar.