Our festival showcases the talents of our students while also exposing our community to Latinx culture.
This fundraiser is organized by Brent Myers
Fundraiser goal
$3,047 of $5,000 raised
61% completed. Raised by 39 donors
About
This free community event not only showcases the talents of our students, it will also further expose our community to Latinx culture, and raise awareness about positive people making a difference in/from our area. Last year we had over 1,000 guests attend the festival. Guests enjoyed all aspects of the festival, including traditional Día de los Muertos altar viewing, gallery exhibitions, live performances, a community parade, family games & activities, face-painting, and much more. This year we expect our numbers to grow.
In hopes of strengthening our initiatives and better grasping event planning and facilitating on a larger scale, each year we also take a small group of our student ambassadors (who are leaders in the festival planning and execution) to different cities around the country to experience other Día de los Muertos festivals/events. While on this 5 day art and culture expedition, students expand our network by visiting and interning with museums, cultural centers, and other artists’ communities. We have previously traveled to Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. This year we hope to strengthen and enlarge our students’ knowledge and skills by making a trip to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
What I’m Raising Money For
We are raising money for our ever-growing festival and field trip needs. Since we create almost everything for the festival from scratch, many supplies are needed every year to make the festival a success. We also would like to include more community performances and involvement over all. In addition to funding for the festival, we are in need of funding to make it possible for all our student ambassadors to be able to go on the field trip to New Mexico.
Why You Should Give
With your donation, you would be:
- elevating local youth and boosting tolerance/cultural appreciation in Durham and the surrounding communities.
- enhancing classroom experiences by investing in programs that bring guest educators into our school.
- building bridges for our students to provide them access to knowledge and meaningful learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
- strengthening community ties by bringing together the members of our community to engage in a celebration of culture and diverse backgrounds.
Top team members
Sponsorship levels
$1,000
Business sponsorship - Platinum Level
Thank you for deciding to become a sponsor and partnering with us! Sponsorship at this level includes: *Selects honoree, whose life will be highlighted during the festival *Altar dedicated to selected honoree (features company name and promotions) *Large stage banner and leading parade banner *Your company name/logo featured on our T-shirt, website, official poster, and performance program *Special mention during main stage festival performance *Gift bag
$500
Business sponsorship- Gold Level
Thank you for deciding to become a sponsor and partnering with us! Sponsorship at this level includes: *Selects honoree, whose life will be highlighted during the festival *Altar dedicated to selected honoree (features company name and promotions) *Your company name/logo featured on our T-shirt, website, official poster, and performance program *Special mention during main stage festival performance *Gift bag
$250
Business sponsorship - Silver Level
Thank you for deciding to become a sponsor and partnering with us! Sponsorship at this level includes: *Your company name/logo featured on our T-shirt, website, official poster, and performance program *Special mention during main stage festival performance *Gift bag
Reward sponsors
$100
Individual - Gold Level
Wow! You are amazing and much appreciated! Donations at this level are honored by: *Your name or loved one's name featured on our website *Small gift mailed to you
$50
Individual - Silver Level
We are so grateful for your support!! Donations at this level will be honored by: *Your name or loved one's name featured on our website
$15
Supporter
Thank you for your support!!!
Activity and updates
October 26, 2018
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Jill brown gave $25.00
Because I love you and believe in you and your students!
October 21, 2018
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Anonymous gave $100.00
October 19, 2018
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Ellen Cassilly, Frank Konhaus, and Cassilhaus Gallery gave $250.00
Because DSA Rocks
October 15, 2018
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T. Morris gave $100.00
Love my niece, Casey Myers
October 11, 2018
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Elizabeth & Hershel Richman gave $50.00
In honor of Ariella Richman
October 4, 2018
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Profe MacDonald gave $10.00
October 3, 2018
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Steve and Jane gave $50.00
To help make this festival a great success!
October 1, 2018
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Anonymous gave $10.00
Helping creativity
September 30, 2018
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Elias J. Torre gave $50.00
Supporting creative kids in arts programs getting week-rounded education is important!
September 29, 2018
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Phylicia Ghee gave $30.00
September 25, 2018
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Gabrielle Scales and family gave $250.00
September 23, 2018
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Greg y Adam gave $125.00
To support a great cause and a fantastic amBASSador.
September 18, 2018
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Katie, Matt, Jerry, & Sandy gave $50.00