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Communities in Swaziland in Dire Need of Supplies

There is a unique opportunity to make a difference and alleviate poverty all the way over in Swaziland (Southern Africa). Many children and families live in extreme poverty . Parents of many children living in poverty have died from AIDS and are being looked after by their old grandmothers far away from any cities or electricity. These grandmothers mostly have no income but are solely responsible for feeding and educating the children. Cabrini Ministries has done a great job providing help to many of these families over in Swaziland. YOU too can help these poor children and families have a better life by donating supplies to help them meet life's basic needs. Supplies Needed Clothing Medical Drop Off Location Supplies will be shipped to Cabrini Ministries the first week of January . They can be dropped off at The Hemingway African Gallery at the Manhattan Arts and Antique Center. The address is 1050 Second Avenue, Gallery 96 & 97, New York, NY 10022. The gallery is open Mo...

Drive For The Stuy: A Benefit Concert and Silent Auction

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 * ...