Two camping tents sit on a grassy field beneath a pale sunset sky and bare autumn trees.

Oaks Village

LXCL:An original, one-of-a-kind acrylic painting created live by local artist Rebecca Rae Tansel during the Oaks of Righteousness homelessness awareness event.Painted over five hours on November 7, on site under the sky. This piece captures the campsite and the spirit of a community coming together to raise awareness and support a meaningful cause.More than just artwork, it's a piece with a purpose. 100% of the winning bid benefits Oaks of Righteousness and its mission.

"Under the Same Sky: Two Different Realities" Painting

&quot;UNDER THE SAME SKY: Two Different Realities&quot;An Original Live Acrylic Painting by Rebecca Rae Tansel (Art by Rebecca Rae) One night of awareness. A future worth rebuilding.What if the place you sleep tonight wasn&#39;t guaranteed tomorrow? On November 7, employees of Oaks of Righteousness Home Shelter will spend the night outdoors in tents to bring attention to the realities of homelessness in our community.During this awareness event, local artist Rebecca Rae Tansel will spend five hours outside creating an original acrylic painting LIVE in person inspired by the campsite and the people coming together to bring attention to this important cause. There will be opportunities throughout the event for those impacted by homelessness and the community to also &quot;make their mark&quot; on the artwork by adding a stroke of paint.&nbsp; The finished artwork, Under the Same Sky, captures more than a collection of tents. It represents a conversation about shelter, security, dignity, and the importance of having somewhere safe to call home. 271 PEOPLE. ONE COMMUNITY. A MISSION THAT CONTINUES.Before its shelter closed in 2025, Oaks of Righteousness provided housing to 271 people. Although the shelter doors closed, the organization continues diligently serving the community while working toward reopening.The need for safe shelter hasn&#39;t disappeared. With winter coming, this becomes a public health crisis.&nbsp; OWN A PIECE OF THE STORY.This is your opportunity to acquire a completely original piece of Monroe History, a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting created live during this awareness event. And your bid will do more than bring home an original work of art. 100% OF THE WINNING BID GOES TO OAKS VILLAGE.Every dollar of the winning bid will support the organization&#39;s mission and its efforts to reopen its shelter and serve the unhoused in Monroe, Michigan.Whether you&#39;re an art collector, a supporter of local organizations, or someone who believes every person deserves a safe place to sleep, this is an opportunity to make your mark. Own the artwork. Share the story. Be part of what comes next.Artwork: Under the Same Sky: Two Different Realities Artist: Rebecca Rae Tansel (Art by Rebecca Rae) Medium: Original acrylic painting Created: November 7, 2026 Auction closes: Saturday, November 14, 2026One original painting. One important conversation. A community that can make a difference. To learn more about Oaks Village and to give a separate donation, please visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://givebutter.com/oaks-outside-one-night-for-homeless-awareness-hj25rz" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://givebutter.com/oaks-outside-one-night-for-homeless-awareness-hj25rz</a> To learn more about the artist, follow her on social media @artbyrebeccarae on&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/artbyrebeccarae" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/artbyrebeccarae" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://rebeccaraecreations.square.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">rebeccarae.net</a> We appreciate your support and care for this important cause.&nbsp; Oaks Village

"UNDER THE SAME SKY: Two Different Realities"An Original Live Acrylic Painting by Rebecca Rae Tansel (Art by Rebecca Rae) One night of awareness. A future worth rebuilding.What if the place you sleep tonight wasn't guaranteed tomorrow? On November 7, employees of Oaks of Righteousness Home Shelter will spend the night outdoors in tents to bring attention to the realities of homelessness in our community.During this awareness event, local artist Rebecca Rae Tansel will spend five hours outside creating an original acrylic painting LIVE in person inspired by the campsite and the people coming together to bring attention to this important cause. There will be opportunities throughout the event for those impacted by homelessness and the community to also "make their mark" on the artwork by adding a stroke of paint.  The finished artwork, Under the Same Sky, captures more than a collection of tents. It represents a conversation about shelter, security, dignity, and the importance of having somewhere safe to call home. 271 PEOPLE. ONE COMMUNITY. A MISSION THAT CONTINUES.Before its shelter closed in 2025, Oaks of Righteousness provided housing to 271 people. Although the shelter doors closed, the organization continues diligently serving the community while working toward reopening.The need for safe shelter hasn't disappeared. With winter coming, this becomes a public health crisis.  OWN A PIECE OF THE STORY.This is your opportunity to acquire a completely original piece of Monroe History, a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting created live during this awareness event. And your bid will do more than bring home an original work of art. 100% OF THE WINNING BID GOES TO OAKS VILLAGE.Every dollar of the winning bid will support the organization's mission and its efforts to reopen its shelter and serve the unhoused in Monroe, Michigan.Whether you're an art collector, a supporter of local organizations, or someone who believes every person deserves a safe place to sleep, this is an opportunity to make your mark. Own the artwork. Share the story. Be part of what comes next.Artwork: Under the Same Sky: Two Different Realities Artist: Rebecca Rae Tansel (Art by Rebecca Rae) Medium: Original acrylic painting Created: November 7, 2026 Auction closes: Saturday, November 14, 2026One original painting. One important conversation. A community that can make a difference. To learn more about Oaks Village and to give a separate donation, please visit <a href="https://givebutter.com/oaks-outside-one-night-for-homeless-awareness-hj25rz" target="_blank">https://givebutter.com/oaks-outside-one-night-for-homeless-awareness-hj25rz</a> To learn more about the artist, follow her on social media @artbyrebeccarae on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artbyrebeccarae" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artbyrebeccarae" target="_blank">Facebook</a> visit <a href="https://rebeccaraecreations.square.site/" target="_blank">rebeccarae.net</a> We appreciate your support and care for this important cause.  Oaks Village

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Painting for a Purpose: Oaks of Righteousness Homelessness Awareness Auction

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"Under the Same Sky: Two Different Realities" Painting

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