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The North York YMCA
Friday January 15, 2010
Website: http://www.ymcagta.org
Position: Call for Submissions: Artworks for Latin Fundraising Event
Term: Requests for Proposals
Location: Bayview and Sheppard, Toronto
Salary:
Start Date: Jan 07, 2010
Job Description
On March 27, 2010, the North York YMCA will be hosting a Latin event to raise funds to support the Medellin YMCA in Colombia to help youth have the opportunity to attend university. The North York YMCA wants to work towards breaking the cycle of poverty and crime in the disadvantaged community of Communa 13 where the majority of families endure great economic hardships. The funds raised during this event will support PREUNYCOM, a by youth for youth free pre-university preparation course, in the Medellin YMCA that has allowed 200 students to access university. This program gives youth a means to help change their community by building leaders and facilitators through education.
This event is expected to be the largest community gathering hosted at the North York YMCA; estimated to bring out 300 people in attendance. It will be a night of culture, entertainment and arts to raise money for a worthwhile cause.
**We are looking for visual artists to donate their artwork as part of the art auction for the event. We are accepting paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, jewellery, etc,. If you are interested in getting exposure for your artwork as well as help support this cause, please send us your submission by January 31, 2009.
Your submission must include:
- a brief bio of yourself
- an image and dimensions of your piece
- your contact information
For more information about the Medellin YMCA and PREUNYCOM, please visit: http://www.ymcatoronto.org/en/files/PDF/world_matters_fall09.pdf
Send Submissions To:
Morna Lee
e: morna_lee_@hotmail.com
Organization Description
YMCA is the largest not-for-profit community service organization in North America with the North York YMCA being one the largest facilities in Toronto. As an organization, YMCA’s mission is to create opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership for its members as well as its employees. The YMCA offers a variety of programs and services such as health and fitness, child care, camp, employment training, leadership development, etc,. For more information, please visit: www.ymcagta.org
Date Posted: November 24, 2009
