Developing Minds and Bodies

About the mural

Over the years the Cooper Street Recreation Center has become a treasured local community facility, not so much for the building itself, but for all the good it has brought to the community. Over the years a nonprofit was formed to run the facility and programs, initially called Operation Cooper Street. The name eventually changed to New Operation Cooper Street, with its mission to build relationships that support, celebrate and strengthen opportunities and diversity in the community through education, multiculturalism and communication. Offering youth after-school and summer programs, the Center has played many important functions including inspiring youth to develop good work and academic habits.

This mural captures special key individuals who played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the Center and its programs.

The mural was dedicated on January 19, 2006.