iSound Sactownyouth Empowerment Gala & Sneaker Ball December 30th 7pm

project leader: James J
location: 2801 Meadowview RD.
(South Sacramento , Meadowview)
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the project

Youth Empowerment Gala & Sneaker Ball

We will be ending the year with our 2nd Annual Youth Empowerment Gala and Sneaker Ball. We will encourage our youth to dress up and wear their favorite sneakers. Youth champions and game changers who care about young people will gather for a fun evening where style meets philanthropy.

This celebration of sneaker culture and style will feature live music, live performances from our Sac Town Youth Night teens, along with the iSound Performing Arts Choir, youth empowerment speeches from several community leaders, great food, music and fun all in support of a great cause: our youth!

This game changing event will remind youth the importance of being an upstanding member in the community, how to stand against systemic racism, anti-bullying, taking care of their mental health, avoiding gang participation, and building opportunities to bridge the gap for music and mental health in our community.

the steps

Once our financial campaign is completed, we'll begin purchasing items needed, locking down our vendors, catering needs, DJ and the venue for the event. WE WANT TO HIRE A GLAM SQUAD FOR THE YOUNG TEEN GIRLS HAIR STYLED AND THE YOUTH TEEN BOYS NICE HAIR CUTS ALONG WITH THEIR DRESSES, SUITS AND SNEAKERS.

why we're doing it

A Snapshot of iSound Performing Arts

February 22, 2015, 20-year-old James Jackson Jr. was killed by another teen in South Sacramento. In honor of James Jr.’s life-- his father, James Jackson Sr. an Artist, and Producer decided to turn this tragedy into triumph by starting the iSound Performing Arts, a non-profit organization. The mission of iSound Performing Arts is to enhance the talents and life skills of youth within the Sacramento Community. With mental illness on a constant rise in our community, we strive to provide alternative and positive activities that will deter negative thinking among the youth. We are committed to empowering youth to excel in the arts, while creating a safe space from outside negative influences.

budget

Disbursed budget 12.16.2022:

$5,500 catering
$4,000 venue
$5,000 clothing (sneakers, dresses, suits)
$4,500 decorations
$759.10 entertainment

=$19,759.10

TOTAL RAISED =	$20,060.00
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%)	N/A
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)	$300.90
TOTAL TO DISBURSE=	$19,759.10

Original budget:

We are currently raising funds for

PROM DRESSES AND SUITS FOR THE YOUTH THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE THOSE ITEMS AS WELL AS THE SNEAKERS

THERE WILL BE CATERING INVOLVED TO FEED OVER A HUNDRED TEENS ALONG WITH FAMILY AND SUPPORTERS

THERE ARE COSTS SUCH AS THE RENTAL OF THE VENUE, DECOR, LIGHTING AND SOUND

WE ARE MAKING THIS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER A 1ST CLASS EVENT FOR SACRAMENTO'S YOUTH

TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED	$30,000
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%)	Waived
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) (Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.)	$457
TOTAL TO RAISE=	$30,457

Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign.

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