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Drive For The Stuy: A Benefit Concert and Silent Auction

By Literacy 'n' Poverty Project
On December 19th, the Arise Collective in partnership with the Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger (BSCAH) will host a food and clothing drive in the form of an evening concert featuring local musicians and artists, and a silent auction for its constituents that struggle to meet basic life needs.


The Arise Collective is a union of progressive educators, organizers, and activists in the community of Bed Stuy working towards grassroots community development through the cultivation of local arts. If you are interested in helping with this event or to give donations, email the Director of Special Projects at arisecollective@gmail.com.


Purpose of Drive For The Stuy
To gain the necessities of food and clothing for members of our community who are struggling to meet basic life needs.

Date
December 19, 2008

Location
St. Phillips Episcopal Church

Donations Needed
*Donations for the silent auction, as well as the raffle
* Monetary donations to cover logistical costs for putting on the event
* Volunteers needed for the event itself on 12/19
* Food donations for the event

Contact
Boyuan Gao at arisecollective@gmail.com
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