For 2019 #KidsLivesMatter 'Funraiser' Challenge, Hip-Hope and its Cool Krew Kids have partnered with Broadlawns Medical Center to promote the importance of flossing. The "Flossn' Matters" initiative promotes how flossing your teeth not only improves oral hygiene but helps prevent mental and cardiovascular issues. Issues that impact African Americans at a disproportionate rate. The goal is to inspire Kids and their families throughout the community to include flossing in their overall comprehensive health regimen. 

"Flossn' Matters" adds a more fun and physical component that is more relevant to Kids today, which is the "Floss" dance. 
Help us raise the awareness of why "Flossn' Matters" while supporting Hip-Hope who develops programming that utilizes arts and culture to promote Hope where symptoms of hopelessness are prevalent for Kids with unmet needs.

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Julia Roland, Visual Artist

Hip-Hope Inc. is proud of all our kids. Each and every one is very special and unique in their own way and we are dedicated to supporting our kids as they strive to make their passions their priorities until they reach their promise. Julia exemplifies the values and Hopes that we have for every youth that we engage. Fortunately, Julia has recognized her passion at a young age. You can experience her art at many Hip-Hope events and on Instagram at j.r.art_. Julia exceeds in various disciplines while sharing her infectious smile, even in the most challenging times. We have commissioned Julia several times, not just because her art is AMAZING, but because she is one of ours. She has been instrumental in helping us express our gratitude to some of the most impactful people in our community, and we Hope to continue well into the future with Julia’s signature art. Julia is proof that we can promote Hope through arts and culture. She’s done it time and time again, and for this reason, we feel it prudent to recognize her in our debut Hip-Hope Highlight. Stay tuned as we continue to share our success stories.

Julia's accomplishments include:

• 3.92 GPA Airman First Class and Color Guard In Civil Air Patrol, US Air Force Auxiliary

• National Art Honor Society; nominated for National Honor Society

• Beta Club

• Top Teens of America, Savannah Chapter

• Key Club, Kiwanis International

• 2 time competitor at Georgia HS State Track Competition

• Gold and Silver Key Awards for drawing and sculpture from Arts & Drawing Scholarship

• Commissioned artists for Hip Hope, Taste of the Junction, and SCCPS, others

• Youth usher at Tremont Temple MB Church

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