Wyking Report 11-26-2010...Black Friday...Holiday Trees at UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center..
Being that it is black Friday I thought I would let you know about great deals on live holiday trees supporting a good cause. Trees available this evening. Please help us spread the word.
HOLIDAY TREES FOR P.E.A.C.E FUNDRAISER 
@ THE UMOJAFEST P.E.A.C.E. CENTER
Dear friends and family,
Since it's inception in 2008, the UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center has become a positive force and a beacon of hope and light for many youth in our community.
The UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center community invites you to join us in making a difference by supporting our 3rd Annual Holiday Trees for P.E.A.C.E. Fundraiser.
The UmojaThe UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center is a community based, multi-faceted youth-centric cultural facility in the heart of Seattle’s historic Central District focused on replacing negative culture with positive culture. The facility includes the audio recording and video production studios, library & reading room, fitness studio, Organic P.E.A.C.E. Garden.
If you or someone you know plans to purchase a live Christmas tree this year, you can make your purchase support the work of enterprising and hopeful young people?
Trees are priced to fit YOUR budget, you can even name your own price!
Place your order today! Better still, tell all your family, friends, church and other groups about this opportunity to continue being part of the change and let us know HOW MANY TREES should be set aside.
Trees will be available for pick up at the center daily from 9am-9pm starting Saturday, Nov. 27th. The UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center is located at 2314 E. Spring St. (24th & Spring St.) in central Seattle. One block south of Union st behind the Post Office.
To place your order today, please call 206.329.1591 or 877.505.6306.
If you do not want a tree but would like to support by making a contribution please do so at www.umojafestpeacecenter.com or mail your contribution to:
AAD-UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center
PO Box 22328
Seattle, WA 98122
Please reference tax ID#14-1798232 for your tax deductible contribution.
Thank you for your consideration and we hope that you can help us make the promise of change a reality.
Thank you.
UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center
UMOJAFEST P.E.A.C.E. CENTER
Report to Community
The UmojaThe UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center is a community based, multi-faceted youth-centric cultural facility in the heart of Seattle’s historic Central District.
UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center engages and trains youth, young adults and community members to be advocates for themselves and community through outreach, training, meeting with elected officials and other stakeholders as well as attending and participating in public forums and hearings.
Advocating for Positive Change
Members of Youth Stakeholders Team meeting with Seattle Mayor Michael McGinn
Councilwoman Jean Godden visits UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center
Community Building Events
Since its inception, the UPC has held several events at the site and throughout the community bringing together thousands people from across the northwest and nation. UPC events offer a unique mix of education, entertainment, cultural awareness and civic engagement from weekly dinners to rally’s to candidate forums.
2010 Event highlights include:
3rd Annual 206 LOVE for Haiti Benefit Concert
2nd Annual Seattle/NW Hip-Hop Leadership Conference
Rap Sessions: Global Hip-Hop, Youth & Economic Recovery
4th Annual Malcolm X Day Conference & Music Fest
Umoja Fest African American Seafair Celebration
1st Annual Seattle Hip-Hop Career & Business Expo
UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center Programs
Through partnerships to implement innovative program models in arts, technology and entrepreneurship the UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center seeks to provide educational programs that fosters positive, experiential learning alternatives for youth.
Through partnerships to implement innovative program models in arts, technology and entrepreneurship the UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center seeks to provide educational programs that fosters positive, experiential learning alternatives for youth.
Hip-Hop Communiversity
The Hip Hop Communiversity is a learning center started by a group of youth and supporters who felt like sitting around just talking about the school system wasn’t enough. So they started a school! The goal of the project is to coordinate culturally enriching entrepreneurial based activities that address social and community development using technology as a bridge to future employment. The program is hosted at the UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center in central Seattle. The Hip-Hop Communiversity features recording and video production studios and free classes in the Music Business, Debate, Politics & Civics, Video Production, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Science of Flow/Art of Emceeing, DJing 101, Event Planning & Promotions and more.
The Hip Hop Communiversity is a learning center started by a group of youth and supporters who felt like sitting around just talking about the school system wasn’t enough. So they started a school! The goal of the project is to coordinate culturally enriching entrepreneurial based activities that address social and community development using technology as a bridge to future employment. The program is hosted at the UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center in central Seattle. The Hip-Hop Communiversity features recording and video production studios and free classes in the Music Business, Debate, Politics & Civics, Video Production, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Science of Flow/Art of Emceeing, DJing 101, Event Planning & Promotions and more.
Sew Beautiful Fashion Program
Sew Beautiful is a youth empowerment program for young women of color, dedicated to the exploration of fashion and pop culture media careers. The mission of Sew Beautiful is to promote the fashion arts and encourage entrepreneurship, education and mentorship. Our goal is to help raise awareness, and offer support through activities, mentorship and discussion. Sew Beautiful seeks to build self-esteem of young women, broaden their creative minds and help empower their true beauty within. Participants get an up-close view of the fashion industry with opportunities to meet and work with some of Seattle’s industry experts and get a glimpse of the fashion industry.
GAME RECOGNIZE GAME Urban Sports Marketing Academy
Founded in 2008, the GAME RECOGNIZE GAME Urban Sports Management Academy is an experiential learning project for at-risk youth. The project introduces youth to the many business and career opportunities surrounding professional sports. Participants gain valuable skills including decision making, strategic planning, marketing and resource management by planning the annual Heal The Hood Outdoor Youth Basketball Tournament at Umoja Fest community basketball tournament and related activities. The curriculum uses professional sports as a lens to examine the attitudes and behaviors necessary for success on the court or playing field and in life. Guest speakers include professional and college athletes, sports agents, entertainment lawyers, sports journalists and more. For more info contact Earl Parker at 206.683.9164 or via email at earlparker21@yahoo.com
African American Heritage Festival & Parade
The annual Umoja Fest African American Heritage Festival & Parade is the oldest and largest African American community festival in the northwest and a shining example of youth using their creative energy to build stronger and safer communities. All members of the community are invited to participate and help make this event an overwhelming success. Programs in Development
Youth Chess Academy
The UPC Chess Academy introduces youth to critical thinking and problem solving skills using the game of chess as a lens to examine the attitudes and behaviors necessary for success in life. The program is intergenerational and also helps youth develop positive relationships with adults.
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