In Honor of the Day
of the African Child June 16, 2007
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In honor of the Day of African Child on June 16, 2007, please make a donation towards building safe, sustainable structures for orphaned children to live and learn. Scroll down to the end of the newsletter to learn more.
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Got a Mailing List? Tell your friends about NextAid today!
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Tell your friends about NextAid and make a difference today! Take a minute to blast an e-mail to your mailing list stating your support for NextAid. Click here now to download our jpeg - it's that easy!
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More Information
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For information about NextAid and our projects on the ground in Africa, visit www.nextaid.org
There has been much progress on the NextAid Youth With A Vision Community Center & Children's Residential Village. Six buildings are now complete and we are currently raising funds to finish Phase 2. Then, we "open for business!"
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Call for Web Designer and Programmers
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Pro-bono website design services needed. Knowledge of WordPress, Web2.0, other community building tools, non-profit web development, etc...is great! Work with our designers to build a great new NextAid site. Email us at info(at)nextaid.org |
NextAid Website
Goes Green!
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NextAid recently moved to a new host, Acorn, powered by Green Energy. Visit www.acornhost.com for more info on Acorn.
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 Greetings!
NextAid is proud to announce the launch of it's monthly Music and Events Newsletter. If you are receiving this e-mail, you have either signed-up for our mailing list at an event or online via our website, or someone you know thought you would be interested in our organization, our projects, and our events. Take a look at what we have going on.
If you would like to unsubscribe, you may use the link at the bottom of this e-mail. And if you like what you see, please forward to your friends.
In addition to the music and events newsletter, we are getting ready to launch a 2nd newsletter, "The Nexus," which will update subscribers on what's happening on the ground in Africa. If you want to receive "The Nexus," update your profile using the link at the bottom of this e-mail.
Thank you for reading!
Sincerely,
The NextAid family
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OM Records Donates $5,000 to NextAid
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 Good news! San Francisco based dance music imprint Om Records has made a heartfelt five thousand dollar donation to NextAid, continuing the label's commitment to the cause and helping to maintain a message of solidarity between NextAid and the dance music community.
A longtime partner of NextAid, Om Records has been working to make a difference in Africa since 2005 when it released the ever-popular reBOOT CD, a compilation of exclusive tracks by world-class talent like Thievery Corporation, Louie Vega, Miguel Migs, and Mark Farina. reBOOT covers a range of musical genres from afro-beat, spoken word poetry and soulful house to dub reggae and "Om" lounge-style downtempo and all proceeds from CD sales are donated to NextAid. Read more and buy the CD.
"The (AIDS) situation in South Africa, as most know, is horrific, with many communities creating a generation of orphans, robbed not just of their innocence, but of their chance for a healthy, vital future," explains Om Records' President Chris Smith. "reBOOT is our attempt to humanize the problem of AIDS in Africa. This project, in support of NextAid initiatives, pays homage to the roots of our music, while raising consciousness about the urgency of the situation and actively making a difference for Africa today."
NextAid thanks Om Records and looks forward to collaborating with Om in the future. www.om-records.com |
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NextAid Partners with Dubspot NYC
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 On May 20, 2007, Dubspot, NYC's first DJ, VJ, and Electronic Music Production school celebrated six months of operation with a very special event featuring Turntables on the Hudson DJs Nickodemus and Mariano, Village Voice cover girls Ubiquita NYC and special guest and GRAMMY® winner Louie Vega. This event raised a total of $2200 all of which was donated to NextAid, Dubspot's charity of record. NextAid thanks Dubspot for its generosity and looks forward to working together on more events in the future. www.dubspot.com |
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Shop at Universal Strength to Raise Funds for NextAid
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 A conscious online shopping portal, the Universal Strength Foundation integrates philanthropy into the sale of its products, events, and services, donating a portion of their proceeds to non-profit groups that work to improve global conditions. NextAid is proud to be a beneficiary of Universal Strength listed under their Environment and AIDS categories.
Now you can shop for your favorite brand names online via Universal Strength's Shop and a portion of the revenue from each sale will be donated to NextAid and other non-profit organizations. Universal Strength features apparel, electronics, books, CDs, DJ gear and much more.
Visit www.universalstrength.com now for more information and start shopping! |
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Upcoming Events Info
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June 20
Redemption
DeckAde's monthly event at Shine in San Francisco is a benefit for NextAid. DJ's Smooth, Fred Funk, Raydeus, Dex Stakker, and Mace. $5 donation. Located @ 1337 Mission Street b/w 9th and 10th. Doors open at 8pm. view flyer at www.nextaid.org
July 4
Bump-Bump Wednesdays
The first Wednesday of every month benefits NextAid. Reggae, Hip-hop, Funk, Soul, and World Beat, with resident jock DJ Devine and special guests. Located @ Barcopa, 2810 Main St. in Santa Monica. www.myspace.com/bumpbumpwed
July 11
VesselSF Happy Hour
Benefit for NextAid w/ DJ's John Early & Zach Moore. 6-9pm. $10 donation. Located @ 85 Campton Place near Union Square. www.vesselsf.com
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Parties With A Purpose:
Groove Cruise LA, July 20-23, 2007
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This July 20th - 23rd, hop aboard the GrooveCruise, a 3-day tour that starts in Los Angeles and travels down to Ensenada, Mexico, featuring your favorite DJs Bad Boy Bill, Donald Glaude, Alex Peace, Scooter and Lavelle, DJ D:Fuse, Lynwood, Atimatik, Highpockets, Marcus and more. The 3-day party happens aboard the Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas, which features a full-service day spa, fitness center, and rock-climbing wall, group sized hot tubs that are open 24 hours, champagne and martini lounges, and various restaurants serving exotic cuisines. Don't forget the Solarium and onboard club where the Groove Cruise DJs keep you on your feet all night long.
When you use the link below to sign up, GrooveCruise will donate $50 to NextAid for every cabin booked. All taxes, port fees, meals, 24 hour room service, non-carbonated beverages, entrance to the ship's club, casino, and piano bar, and use of the ship's three pools and waterslide, health and fitness center and sports deck are included in your reservation. Click here to book your spot now!
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Day of the African Child, June 16
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 In honor of the Day of African Child on June 16, 2007, make a donation towards building safe, sustainable structures for orphaned children to live, work, and learn. Day of the African Child is a day recognized throughout the world as an opportunity to reflect on progress toward health, education, equality, and protection for all African children. The theme of the day this year is child trafficking, and by that, we mean the illegal transport of children for the purpose of sale and/or exploiting their labor. One of the most severe violations of human rights, child trafficking affects over a million children worldwide. Click here to make a donation and help make a difference now.
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