Join us and other community members for the official unveiling of the Hopeful Project in Lexington Park on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7 pm at the Church of the Ascension. The planning group will thank the artist, partners and sponsors, and will then light the art around sunset

Background information on the project:
In spring of 2022, St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation was approached by a small group of local art-lovers with an idea: how to bring hope to Lexington Park. This idea of “hope” began with Charlie Hewitt, a renowned artist from St. Mary’s County who now lives in Portland, Maine, and his nationwide “Hopeful Project”.

Charlie’s desire was to not only bring light to his community but to also spark unity, togetherness, and optimism. Over the last two years, the St. Mary's CDC has implemented various community programs and outreach to provide ways for Lexington Park residents to find hope within their own neighborhoods.

We look forward to seeing Patuxent Homes and other neighboring residents come together as a team, realize their various assets, and explore new opportunities for their neighborhood. Read more about the Hopeful Project here.

A special thank you is extended on behalf of the St. Mary’s County CDC to the Church of the Ascension, Charlie Hewitt, Katie Watts, Tom&Helen Daugherty, Tom Watts, Margaret Sawyer, Todd Morgan, Frank Taylor, Jane Rowe, Mark Cullison, and the St. Mary's County Art Council.