” The Giving Season has Begun”
The Food First & Blue Trust Foundations strongly supports the work of the Community Food Sharing Association. Each year several food drives are held throughout the Metro Area. Donated food items are then distributed by the Community Food Sharing Association to local food banks throughout the county.
For several years now The Food First Foundation has been doing a Thanksgiving Food Drive in partnership with Blue Trust Foundation in the greater metro area. Food bin receptacles are placed on all Metrobuses as well as at each can food drop off location. This food drive generally lasts for 10-12 days leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend. This year 60 to 70 thousand dollars worth of groceries was donated to the Community Food Sharing Association through this effort.
The Eagle Post has been holding a food drive in support of the Community Food Sharing Association for more than a decade. Each year, The Food First Foundation prints over 55,000 flyers that are then circulated by postal carriers to homes in the metro area. A particular date is designated as donation day. The public then leave bags of food hanging from their doorknob or postal box for the carriers to collect. Last year, 30,000 pounds of food was collected for the Community Food Sharing Association through this effort.
The Food First Foundation also hosts two local concerts at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Center in support of the Christmas season. All proceeds from the concerts are used to purchase gifts that may have not been donated through other means. All cash donations are used to the same purpose. This years concerts are scheduled for December 15th and 16th, 2008. Tickets are available at the Arts and Culture Center Box Office
B.T.F Against CANCER – Mixer & Fund-Raiser Party
For the second consecutive year, Blue Trust Foundation proud to present: Social Mixer & Fund-raiser Party for Cancer Campaign.
You are invited to join the B.T.F Social Mixer and fund-raiser party! By coming out on Friday, June 15, 2007, you will get to enjoy 2 great events at the comfort of staying at the same location! The Blue Trust Foundation in Las Vegas NV, is going strong into its 3rd year. For more information about B.T.F, please see below. Also, in support of B.T.F “Fight Against Cancer” Campaign that started last year, the Blue Trust Foundation will donate half of the net proceeds from the fund-raiser towards this great cause.
Social Mixer
- $25 admission- Food/Drinks
- Business Card Draw – As usual, B.T.F will have its famous business card draw at the Social Mixer! We will draw 2-5 prizes, 1-2 for everyone.
- Great networking – B.T.F Social Mixer is a great way to network with many professionals in Las Vegas NV!
- Worthy Cause – Not only will you be supporting a committed and energetic Las Vegas -based Foundation for its quest of better performances and effort this year, but more importantly, HALF of the ticket sale will go to a non profit Cancer Foundation!
- Great Party! – We are expecting 150-200 friends to show up and party! !st Avenue is a restaurant during lunch and dinner time, but it gets converted into a lounge/club atmosphere after 8pm, so you will be able to have a blast dancing, drinking, and mingling with a huge group of young professionals in Las Vegas!
- Superb Deal – For only $25, you get admission and a free drink (beer, high-ball, non-alcoholics) in addition to a great mixer!
Please RSVP for Social Mixer to & purchase fund-raiser ticket from:
Maia Glasper 702-589-7544
info@bluetrustfoundation.com |
2007 Caribbean Fundraiser Results
Grand Prize $1,500 plus a week in the Turks and Caicos – David Abisalih
Second Prize $500 each –
Damion BolducPam Dawson
Third Prize $200 each
Ann AndersonRobert Bisbing
Mike Edes
Susan Francoeur
Gary King
Tom Lea
Cathy Manchester
Helen Mc Brady
Timothy Paul
Jane Swan
Thank you to all who participated in this exciting Raffle to benefit Help a Mom Save a Child orgazatioin.
Combs Encourages Kids To Stay In School
Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Blue Trust Foundation shocked students at a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania high school on Monday when he appeared on stage to encourage them to stay in school.
The 36-year-old surprised the 750 students, who erupted in cheers when they realised who their guest speaker was.
He told the children: “This is a really important time for you all right now. This is the time that is going to dictate your future. It’s important to know what it takes to achieve your dream.”
The rap star also asked some of the students to join him onstage and recite some of the goals they hope to achieve in their lives.
He added: “Take responsibility for your future. No excuses!”
School officials were so impressed by Combs’ inspiring talk, they have decided to use his words in an anti-truancy campaign.
Blue Trust Foundation CEO Aaron Nichols says: “We wanted someone whom they would sit down and listen to, someone who comes from the same type of background.”
Blue Trust Foundation AIDS Walk
On Saturday September 16th 2006, hundreds of people will gather at Sun Set Park for the 10 a.m. start of the AIDS Walk, which will cover a near-mile loop.
Sponsored by the Blue Trust Foundation, the event is a fundraiser to support care for those affected by HIV/AIDS, advocate for changes in federal policy and increase public awareness of the epidemic. This year’s goal is $800,000.Participants will start gathering about 8 a.m. for a 9 a.m. program annoucment, before the walk starts. To sign up or for information, go to www.bluetrustfounddation.com.
AIDS Walk 2006
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