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Aaron Strickland joined seth's group Jan 28, 2010

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Paint the Town is a community service project I came up with a few months back. We would like to mural as many buildings in the Peoria area as possible. Give back some of the beauty that we have taken away. So I am gathering artists willing to donate some of their time and talent. I am gathering business owners to donate a wall, so our artists have a canvas to paint.I know that painting buildings doesn't seem like it could change much. However, this project not only makes our town something…See More

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Aaron Strickland is now a member of Fight With Tools Jan 28, 2010

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I am a(n): individual

City: East Peoria

State: Il

Zip: 61611

Date I Joined Fight With Tools: January 27, 2010

Gender: Male

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Racial/Ethnic Background: Native American/Irish

About Me: I am an EMT, working to gain Paramedic status. I am a poet, trying to spread the message. I have also recently begun working on a community service project we call Paint the Town. I'll have a contact site up in the near future for anyone wishing to help.

How I would like to change the world:: I would like to change the world in anyway that I can. I do believe that we need to restore humanities faith in humanity first.

Tools I Have: I have my mind, my heart, my hands, and my resolve. Pen & Paper. Perception, and an idea. It's a start.

Favorite Bands: Flobots! Flobots have inspired me to start Paint the Town. They have inspired me to write again, and just to be heard. Thank you! Incubus, RHCP, Marcy's Playground. Jack Johnson, Everclear, and more.

What issues are you most passionate about?: yes

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At 6:33pm on January 29, 2010, Nicole Laferty said…: actually my boyfriend and i are interested in something similar although im sure he was thinking some type of graffitti. but maybe we can colaborate with you and help you spread the word?

At 6:32pm on January 29, 2010, Nicole Laferty said…: um, not really. i mean other than getting an update when you get something started in denver, maybe i can help you.

At 7:54pm on January 28, 2010, Nicole Laferty said…: i would like to know where its located.

i wish i could answer your question with some sort of deep intelectual answer about "who i am" but i can't. im just begining to figure it out myself, im just a person, who likes art, and gives a damn about other people and my community. i am nicole, and its nice to meet you.

At 7:25pm on January 28, 2010, Nicole Laferty said…: i would like to know more about your organization!

At 4:45pm on January 28, 2010, Lalo said…: Aaron:

Welcome to fight with tools! First off I wish you the best luck with Paint the town! thats great I hope that it is very successful. Its great that you are doing things like that. If you need any help or have any questions don't hesitate to hit me up. This is a place where you can make great networking connections and use valuable resources. So without further ado welcome and I hope that you find what you are looking for.

Lalo