Veronica Kairos, President, Mosaic Society of Philadelphia
mosaicsocietyofphila@gmail.com
For Immediate Release
Mosaic Society of Philadelphia Receives Grant from Power Home Remodeling (POWER)
to Fund Community Mosaic Project, Naming Perkins Center for the Arts as Partner
Philadelphia, PA – 9/2/2025 – The Mosaic Society of Philadelphia (MSoP) today
announced it has been awarded a grant of $10,000 from Power Home Remodeling (POWER) to
support a new community mosaic project. The grant will enable MSoP to collaborate with
Perkins Center for the Arts (Perkins) to create a vibrant, community-based public art installation.
This initiative is designed to foster interpersonal connections and strengthen the fabric of the
local community through shared creative expression.
POWER’s partnership with MSoP is part of the exterior home remodeler’s POWER for Good, a
set of employee-led initiatives that place POWER people at the center of its philanthropy.
Through giving circles, nonprofit nominations, and voting, POWER amplifies the vision and
voices of its employees to shape the entirety of its support to nonprofits across the country.
The project will be led by MSoP’s own Laura Lyn Stern, a seasoned mosaic artist with extensive
experience leading collaborative public art initiatives. Her creative leadership will guide
participants through the design and creation process, ensuring an inclusive and inspiring
experience for all involved.
“We are delighted, excited and incredibly grateful for the support from POWER. This funding
will allow us to bring groups of people together through community mosaic art and create a
sense of belonging and a lasting reminder of the power of community,” said Veronica Kairos,
President at MSoP. “We are thrilled to partner with Perkins Center for the Arts in this endeavor.
Perkins’ deep connections to the region will be invaluable in engaging residents in this creative
process.”
"At POWER, we see the potential in everything — our people, our customers’ homes, and the
communities we live and work in. Partnering with an organization like the Mosaic Society of
Philadelphia, who shares that same belief, makes this collaboration even more meaningful,” said
Jim Myers, POWER’s Director of Community Impact. “We’re proud to support a project that not
only enhances the local landscape, but also strengthens the connections within the region we
proudly call home.”
MSoP and Perkins are currently working to identify both the installation site and community
participants. The project invites individuals of all backgrounds to contribute their voices and
creativity, reinforcing the belief that art can be a powerful connector.
“Perkins Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia in a
shared mission to bring communities together through arts experiences,” says Kahra Buss,
Executive Director of Perkins, “We are grateful for the support from POWER that makes this
collaboration possible, and we look forward to fostering a truly creative and inspiring experience
for all involved.”
How to Get Involved: Details about participation opportunities—ranging from hands-on mosaic
work to storytelling and event support—will be shared in the coming months.
For updates, follow the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia and Perkins Center for the Arts on social
media, or visit their websites:
• https://www.mosaicsocietyofphiladelphia.org/
About the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia (MSoP)
Founded in 2011, the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia (MSoP) is a thriving 501(c)(3) nonprofit
dedicated to promoting and growing a diverse community for mosaic art lovers and creators in
the Philadelphia region. MSoP hosts workshops with renowned artists, organizes exhibitions, and
facilitates educational programs that inspire and connect mosaic enthusiasts of all levels. MSoP
fosters an inclusive culture through bimonthly meetings, skill-sharing opportunities, and vibrant
community engagement.
About Power Home Remodeling
POWER is the nation’s largest, full-service, exterior home remodeler with more than 4,000
employees, over one million lifetime customers, and $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Established
in 1992 and headquartered in the Philadelphia region, POWER’s primary product line includes
windows, siding, roofing, gutters, doors, solar roofing panels, and attic insulation, providing
energy-saving solutions to residents across its operating territories, including Arizona, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. At POWER, we believe that
every home, person, and community has potential, and everything we do is in service of bringing
that potential to life. That belief led us to create Power for Good which amplifies the vision and
voices of our people to drive our philanthropic efforts. Learn how Our Work Shows at
About Perkins Center for the Arts
Established in 1977, Perkins Center for the Arts enriches lives, inspires lifelong learning, and
fosters intercultural experiences through the arts in the South Jersey region. With campuses in
Moorestown and Collingswood, Perkins offers year-round visual and performing arts instruction,
the Perkins Conservatory of Music, over 20 annual exhibitions, free and ticketed concerts, in-
school artist residencies, summer arts camp, NJ Folklife at Perkins, and community enrichment
programs.
