November 5Ć5 Night at Start Garden
Voting Closes:
November 18, 2024 11:59 pm
Impact
The impact of La Voz De Mi Gente starts right here in our local community, creating a meaningful experience for Puerto Ricans to feel seen and celebrated. By partnering with local Puerto Rican organizations to supporting Puerto Rican-owned restaurants and featuring live performances from local musicians and dancers, weāre ensuring this event supports our community from the ground up. This isnāt just an exhibit; itās a gathering place where Puerto Ricans can feel connected to their culture, reconnect with each other, and share in the pride of our heritage.
Weāre also taking that support beyond our local event by giving back to artists on the island. Weāve purchased work from Puerto Rican artists, which attendees can buy to support them directly, while proceeds go to nonprofits serving Puerto Rican communities. In a way, La Voz De Mi Gente is about showing that being Boricua goes with us wherever we go. Itās in our music, our food, our artāand this exhibition is a celebration of all of that. The real impact here is about bringing people together, preserving our culture, and making sure our community, both locally and on the island, feels uplifted and connected.
What I'll do with $5,000
With $5,000, weāll fund high-quality prints and framing ($3,000) for the photography collection and authentic food and drinks from local Puerto Rican-owned restaurants ($2,500). These are essential elements that shape the event, allowing us to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and build community connections. This grant would contribute to our total project budget of $30,000, allowing us to move forward with key aspects of the event.