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Liz Powers, co-founder and Chief Happiness Spreader, discovered that a lot of the high-quality art produced in Boston's homeless shelters and disability centers was being discarded or left to rot when she worked as a social worker running art groups. While working in these groups, the phrase. They want opportunity, not a handout" was a common refrain. She founded ArtLifting to provide these artists with a stage on which to showcase their skills. Creating opportunity, empowerment, and validation are the goals of ArtLifting. They give artists the opportunity to make money on their own by selling original paintings, prints, and products. Artists gain self-confidence that permeates all aspects of their lives by showcasing and selling their work through. They are employing business for good" as a benefit corporation and social enterprise. Every artist takes home 55% of the money they make from selling their work; A fund that provides art supplies to local art groups receives 1% of every sale.