8th Annual Why Not Care LES United Festival

$6,050.86

Raised

Donations

$25,000

Goal

Previous event!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vJedoBJYvo&t=1s


We are excited to announce the 8th Annual Lower East Side United Festival. This festival is geared towards providing the community with schools supplies, Program information and access to free resources throughout the Lower East Side, East Village and city of New York. So far we have given out over 17,000+ book bags in 7 years. With your help we can keep bringing these much needed resources into the community and help keep our youth stay equipped and ready to take on the world.


Sponsor a piece of the event:

Game Truck with activities: $1250

2 Face Painters: $600

Balloon Twister: $300

case of 24 Book Bags: $85

Book bags: https://bagsinbulk.com/collections/wholesale-backpacks/products/wholesale-17-inch-multi-color-backpack-4-color

case of 24 Pre-packed school supply kits: $105

Pre-Packed School Supply Kits: https://bagsinbulk.com/collections/wholesale-school-supplies/products/wholesale-30-piece-school-supply-kit

Food for Volunteers: $650

200 Tee Shirts for Volunteers: :$800

Bottled water for community: $500

2 Canopy Tents for Volunteers: $300





During the event, THE COMMUNITY is provided with:

FREE book bags after they visit at least 5 resource tables and get their passports stamped, raffles, giveaways from partnering orgs and businesses, along with fun activities such as face painting, balloon twisters, basketball skills and drills, live performances from community organizations, Bio Bus and much more.

 

Free information tables include, but are not limited to: 

After school programs, tenant educational information, health and wellness, financial literacy, daycare sites, Senior center sites. religious-based community programs, volunteer opportunities, shelters, Small businesses info and much more.



Free PPE Masks will be available for everyone picking up resources. 

Free check-ups, take home covid tests and information on health insurance will also be administered via medical trucks and practitioners that will be in attendance.


We are a 501c3 charitable organization, EIN 81-3043817. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.Image Caption




We are a 501c3 charitable organization, EIN 81-3043817. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution

Donor Wall4

Jay Stanton | $104.42

For the neighborhood

Ben Lust & Helena Ochs | $201

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Rho Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Rho Epsilon Sigma Chapter continuing to partner and support Why Not Care LES Annual United Festival to the community.

New Life of New York City, Inc. | $2,082.56