Event Description:
Band Together, a local non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for charities through music events, will host George Clinton and Parliament
Event 411:
George Clinton is the greatest innovator of urban based soul, rock and funk. Born in Kannapolis, NC, George comes home when Band Together brings him and his collective to thrust energy and attitude into downtown Raleigh. The funky worm has turned with George back in control of creative output with his C Kunspyruhzy label and latest album "Take It to the Stage". George laughs, "I can't wait to grow this P-Funk thang all over again. I got the old roots with the live concerts and the new branches with the various band members, as well as my own solo projects." It's the best of ALL worlds- all worlds funky that is.
So visit the intersection of "great music" and "local altruism" on May 10th. Cabarrus Street will be closed off, so feel free bring a lawn chair (and your dancing shoes) for this outdoor/indoor event. Sponsors will get red carpet VIP treatment so don't be shy about stepping up a bit for the cause. Individual sponsorships begin with only a $125 contribution.
Why all the hubbub?
SAFEchild is the only local non-profit child abuse prevention agency in our area who works directly with families to prevent two of life's greatest tragedies; child abuse and neglect. SAFEchild, established in 1992 by the Junior League of Raleigh, is committed to eliminating child abuse in Wake County by helping adults and children create nurturing environments free from abuse and neglect. SAFEchild's professional staff empowers people to break or prevent the cycle of abuse in their lives and those of their loved ones by:
-Reducing isolation and improving self-esteem
-Improving the parenting skills of primary caregivers
-Assisting individuals to make informed choices and exercise options around issues related to child-rearing for themselves and their children
-Helping children learn how to identify abuse and seek help in s safe place
-Raise community awareness about the importance of nurturing child-rearing
Through the implementation of ten child abuse prevention programs of excellence SAFEchild serves more than 650 parents and 5,000 children annually.
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