On the 16 September, Deannia, Islington Giving Alumni member and former Islington Giving Community Panellist, hosted a wonderful community event at St Luke’s Community Centre.
The “Rooftop Expressions” event was born from Deannia’s passion for open conversations around mental health, loneliness, and emotional wellbeing, using the arts as a powerful tool for expression and connection.
A night of “music, art and soul”, the event featured spoken word from Deannia and community members, interactive group activities, a creative arts presentation by fellow Alumni member @lydiarose_artist, soulful entertainment from the talented Fakto Ecclesia (@fakto_ecclesia), a dance performance by Carly and Jenae, and a Barber Shop scene by Josh T and Mitch Fly (@mitchfly).
In attendance were a range of community groups, local residents, St Luke’s staff and volunteers and the Deputy Mayor of Islington, Councillor Rosaline Ogunro.
“The event was amazing – just as a imagined it to be. It was about people coming out of different situations and just knowing they can find a way to enjoy themselves and breathe…People just letting go, letting loose, and they were quite happy, and I’m happy about that. I think we need a part 2!” ~ Deannia, Islington Giving Alumni member
