These are just two examples of recent reactions from youth and adults affected by our programs.
As we celebrate Al-Bustan's 10th anniversary in 2012-13, we are at a critical juncture.
With our vision and team of highly dedicated artists, educators, designers and staff we have been able to develop an array of innovative programs. However, our ability to raise funds to further this vision and sustain these programs is not keeping pace with our potential to implement and innovate. We need your financial support moving forward!
To give you an overview of our programs this year, Al-Bustan offered:
With these initiatives, we are making an impact on students, educators, families, and lovers of culture from all ethnic backgrounds by:
- fostering cross-cultural exchanges across diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and religious communities
- utilizing multi-disciplinary approaches to encourage creative self-expression and critical thinking
- bringing together internationally acclaimed artists with students in workshops and residencies
- engaging educators and acclaimed Arab artists in developing cutting edge educational resources
To sustain our efforts and allow us to retain the amazingly dedicated team that we have, we need your help! While we have successfully obtained multi-year grant funding from government agencies and private foundations, in order for Al-Bustan to continue to thrive, we need the direct support of individuals like you who believe in our mission.
Now in particular is an opportune time to donate, thanks to two donors who have generously pledged $15,000 if we are able to raise another $15,000 between now and December 31, 2012.
This means that the impact of any contribution you make will be doubled and allow us to raise $30,000 before the end of this year!
Please invest in our mission to grow the seeds of Arab arts and culture -- Please consider making your tax-deductible gift today - click here!
Sincerely,
Omar Harb, Chairman of the Board
Hazami Sayed , Executive Director
