Past Event Highlights
Project FIRST
Presented by Project NEXT and the Young Friends of the Art Museum
A First Friday gallery event showcasing talented student artists
THANK YOU to everyone that came out Friday, October 7th and made Project FIRST a HUGE success.
We had a fantastic turnout with over 100 wish list items donated in addition to funds raised in art sales that will support the program and students of YESPhilly.
Ways to stay connected:
1) SIGN UP for Project NEXT’s email list to receive communications on volunteer activities, events and other exciting projects: projectnext@uwsepa.org
2) Young Friends of the Philadelphia Art Museum is a vibrant group of young adults committed to promoting the arts in the greater Philadelphia area. www.philamuseum.org/youngfriends
3) YESPhilly is a place where youth who've dropped out of school can discover their talents and dreams, while developing academic and job related skills, earning GEDs, and starting college or careers. www.yesphilly.org
Sponsored by:
Special Thanks to:
Project FIRST Event Committee
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John Altland
Len DeProspo
Sherri Jurgens
Brian P. Kelley
Olivia Haist Rabe
April Reppy
Sarah Snyder
United Way and Project NEXT for a Day of Service
Saturday, September 11, 2010
in honor of the National Day
of Service and Remembrance
Hunting Park
W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
For the past eighteen years, thousands of company and non-profit agency volunteers have participated in Days of Caring, advancing the United Way’s mission of improving people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of donors, volunteers, and communities.
On September 11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, we will honor our collective spirit of service and LIVE UNITED by sustaining our community through volunteerism.
For more information
about participating with the Project NEXT
To
learn more about 365 Days of Caring, please visit:
www.liveunitedsepa.org/DaysOfCaring
In cooperation
with City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation,
the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Hunting Park United,
and
Project NEXT: Homegrown like your favorite beer!
JOIN Project NEXT at Yards Brewery for a dance party on Friday, September
10th.
Project NEXT is a new United Way initiative for young professionals who want to make a unique, positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia.
Friday, September 10th
7:00– 11:00 PM
Cover Charge: $5
Drink Specials: All Yards Beer = $3
Light food will be provided.
Yards Brewing Co
901 North Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
www.yardsbrewing.com
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It’s not necessary to RSVP, but if you could, we would appreciate it! Let us know if you plan to attend, email projectnext@uwsepa.org
United Way Project NEXT and Penn team-up
for 3rd annual PennMOVES
It
was a very large yard sale or, more exactly, a moving sale. For years, departing
Penn students have left behind tons of used, but still usable, items destined
for the trash. Some, who thought that was a waste, came up with the idea of
this massive two day sale known as PennMOVES.
Project NEXT @ National Mechanics
Thanks
to everyone who joined Project NEXT at National Mechanics to learn more about
how to get involved with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Project NEXT is a new United Way initiative for young professionals who want to make a unique, positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia.
A gallery opening showcasing budding young artists!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Project NEXT First Friday event at The Piazza on March 5th to experience art from some of Philadelphia's after-school programs.
Over 100 people attended Project FIRST and donated supplies for the talented youth participating. The art supply box was completely overflowing.
Youth artwork was from both young children’s programs & teenagers at Taller Puertorriqueño.
About 11 teens from the program attended the event, were able to interact with guests, and were excited to see their art displayed. For some, this was their very first public exhibit.
Because of you Project NEXT: Project FIRST was a blazing success!
You can support Project NEXT by giving online.
Special Thanks To:
Sponsored by:
Wish List for Art Programs
- Colored pencils
- Pastels
- Water color sets
- Crayola broadline markers
- Crayola thinline markers
- Glue sticks
- Glue
- Construction paper
- Reams of photocopier paper
- Tissue paper
- Masking tape
- Safety scissors
- Play-Doh
- Crayons (jumbo & original)
- Arts & crafts materials (ribbons, feathers, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, buttons).
Featured Organization: Taller Puertorriqueño
United Way provides training and technical assistance to improve the quality and build the capacity of youth programs, including Taller Puertorriqueño. It also helps communities organize their human, institutional and financial resources to provide youth with an array of developmental supports and opportunities to succeed in life.
Known as el Corazón Cultural del Barrio, The Cultural Heart of Latino Philadelphia, Taller Puertorriqueño promotes local and international artists while doing the daily work of transforming children’s artistic visions into reality. Taller's Educational curriculum features year-round activities including arts instruction, after-school tutoring, traditional dance classes, and so much more.
Youth Artist Program
Taller Puertorriqueño’s Youth Artists Program is a two-year professional art-training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. With the guidance of artist mentors, this portfolio building program offers a select group of high school students a unique opportunity to develop their artistic skills. Their program equips young artists with the tools they will need to thrive in a competitive arts world. Visit Taller Puertorriqueño's website at www.tallerpr.org.
Project NEXT Photo Gallery
THANK YOU to everyone that came out Friday, October 7th and made Project FIRST a HUGE success.