Louis Nine House Gets a Makeover!

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests last summer, Elaine Gorsline, NCS’s Vocational Specialist, began thinking about how we could better use the physical space at Louis Nine House to inspire the young adult residents.

She teamed up with Alleny Compres, Louis Nine House’s Arts Coordinator/Employment Specialist, to add inspiration to the Community Room. They curated a list of successful athletes, entertainers, politicians, civil rights leaders, and landmarks that they felt represented the residents. Louis Nine House tenants voted for the photos they would like to see on the walls.

“It is so important for people to be able to see others who look like them and are successful,” Elaine shared. “I want to make sure that all of the Louis Nine House residents are inspired to greatness every time they walk in the room. I love that they chose who they wanted to include and that this project really represents them.”

Thank you to Timothy Evans at varidirect.com who was extremely instrumental in making the project a success.