project leader
Kelly A. J
location
7100 Kinsman Rd.
(Garden Valley)
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And We're Off

the project

Youth, empowered, are capable of doing GREAT things...and the youth from Garden Valley are ready to just that for their community. Please join us in supporting their endeavors!

The consistent mission of I Rise is to unveil the indomitable characteristics possessed by all youth regardless of their socio-economic status. I Rise incorporates a combination of social skills metrics and service learning experiences to assist participants in developing healthy insight and outlook for the future.The consistent mission of I Rise is to unveil the indomitable characteristics possessed by all youth regardless of their socio-economic status. I Rise incorporates a combination of social skills metrics and service learning experiences to assist participants in developing healthy insight and outlook for the future.

This year's I Rise Youth Leadership program will take place in the Garden Valley neighborhood. Youth from the community will gather to create and install an awe inspiring mural inside of the Neighborhood House. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy a meaningful message that connects the history of the community to the future.

the steps

Youth Workshops
Mural Installation
Dedication Ceremony

why we're doing it

The consistent mission of I Rise is to unveil the indomitable characteristics possessed by all youth through service learning. I Rise is a didactic program that will increase a sense of self-efficacy as participants learn that they can impact real social challenges and ultimately create the solutions needed for systemic change.

budget

Disbursed Budget 9.9.11

Raised = $3,175.00
less ioby Platform Fee $35.00
less Payment Processing Fee (3%) $91.46
Total to disburse = $3,048.54

$2,000 for Mural Supplies Including:

5 gallon buckets of paint (various shades)
Paint brushes 
Paint rollers and sticks
Paint Thinner
Painter's Tape

$500 for Safety Supplies:

Goggles
Gloves
Plastic Aprons
Mask

Cleaning Supplies

$500 for Equipment Rental

$48.54 Dedication plaque to be permanently affixed to the mural in honor of the community. 
 

Original Budget

$2,000 for Mural Supplies Including:

5 gallon buckets of paint (various shades)
Paint brushes 
Paint rollers and sticks
Paint Thinner
Painter's Tape

$500 for Safety Supplies:

Goggles
Gloves
Plastic Aprons
Mask

Cleaning Supplies

$500 for Equipment Rental

 



Subtotal = 3,000
ioby Platform Fee  $35
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $90
Total to raise = $3,125

 

 

updates

And We're Off

Our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who believed in this project enough to help us cross this funding goal line. We are eager for our youth to begin installation of this meaningful piece. I Rise is a program designed to highlight the indomitable greatness that exist in our youth and their power to change their communities one project at a time. The mural will be evidence of their desire for more, in the own lives, their families, and community as a whole.

Stay tuned...you are about to witness something GREAT! 
When We Lift, They RISE!

Well On Our Way!

Alright, Alright, Alrightttttttt Champions...we are well over half way there.

Let's keep up the great support and help our youth Rise! Help a community Thrive! 

Remember, every dollar you donate is immediately matched! So you $$$ go a lot further on this project.

When we lift them up...They Rise!!!

 

photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • LeAngela S. Aitken
  • Anonymous
  • Lillian
  • Mother Miles
  • Lisa C.
  • Mike-Sidaway Legend
  • For Your Heart Work-GV4Life
  • GV Will
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Stephanie L.
  • Sweet Journey Healthcare
  • Anonymous
  • Because I believe in our youth