Catholic high school students work on 8-foot mural in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Students in North Philadelphia helped paint a colorful mural on Wednesday.

The group from St. Joe's Prep, Little Flower and St. Laurentius worked on the eight-foot piece artwork.

The event was organized by the Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools.

The nonprofit helps fund 17,000 scholarships for students to attend faith-based schools in Philadelphia.