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Obtainium Works’ Shannon O-’Hare, left, helps Vallejo artist Jean Cherie, center, evaluate gun parts gathered from a recent gun buyback sponsored by the Robby Poblete Foundation. The artist is one of several chosen to create pieces of art for the fo…

Obtainium Works’ Shannon O-’Hare, left, helps Vallejo artist Jean Cherie, center, evaluate gun parts gathered from a recent gun buyback sponsored by the Robby Poblete Foundation. The artist is one of several chosen to create pieces of art for the foundation’s Art of Peace project. The Phoenix in the photo is constructed by O’Hare using metal scrap from Obtainium and cartridge brass donated from local gun range. Photo: MIKE JORY/ROBBY POBLETE FOUNDATION

Robby Poblete Foundation Earns Big Grant

March 1, 2018

The Robby Poblete Foundation recently received a big grant to From California Wellness to pursue their goals of reducing gun violence. Obtainium Works is assisting the Foundation to gather artists and resources for their Art of Peace project. Article Link:

http://www.timesheraldonline.com/general-news/20180228/poblete-foundation-secures-unexpected-150000-grant

 

 

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