Our first set of greeting cards have been printed.  The designs reflect some of the things the world is awaiting.. the one above is trying to communicate ‘LOVE’.  What do you think?  The cards will be available to purchase online shortly, and all proceeds will towards the core funding of The World Awaits!  Stay posted for more info..

flyer for Brazil/Kenya fundraiser

A few of us attended a fundraiser in Toronto last week. It was hosted by Schools Without Borders and the EMERGE program.  The goal was to raise funds for grassroots initiatives they partnered with during their time in Rio de Janiero, Brazil and in Nairobi, Kenya.

It was a concert with local artists and they had silent auctions for photography, artwork and souvenirs from Kenya/Brazil. The event provided a lot of ideas for potential fundraising initiatives with The World Awaits.  There was a lot that worked really well (the Kenyan music, the videos of the programs, the silent auction and photography exhibition) and a lot that didn’t (the constant sound/mic problems, some of the music/artists seeming to have different agendas and a young crowd who seemed more interested in being entertained than in supporting the cause).  All things considered though, it was a great event and I learned a lot.  The world of fundraising and non-profits can be overwhelming.. so it’s inspiring to see a few people making things happen at a grassroots level.

The World Awaits and fellow change agents, Rachel and Nerene, are hosting a fundraiser this Saturday in Los Angeles. The goal is to raise $2500 — all funds going to a Christmas party for foster children at Chuck E Cheese! If you’re in the LA area, make sure you check it out.  You can also donate to the cause here.

When: Saturday November 22, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Where: 831 S. Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Bands Playing: AQQUARELA, Elias Deleault, Taken by Light, Geo Perez, The Jelous Monkeys, Sounds of Sirens, DJ JoVee

I’m designing some cards in an attempt to raise funds for The World Awaits. Trying to go with the theme of ‘what is the world waiting for?’.  Here’s TRUTH…