We're excited for our inaugural art gala benefiting underserved children in Buffalo, NY and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

 

During the event guests will enjoy:

• Artwork by students of Buffalo Public School #84 at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and orphans in the Democratic Republic of Congo

• Live art by Ani Janelle Creative Studio and Artist Jess Tomaino

• Performance by Concert Violinist and Maestro Henri Star Muhammad

• A fashion meets art segment

• Food and beverages

• Silent auction

• After party

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Guests' attendance and support will fund the following: 

 

Buffalo, NY: 

• Two scholarships awarded to underserved high school graduates

• Donation to Buffalo Public School #84 at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)

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Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo: 

• Purchase bunkbeds, tables, and chairs

• K-12 tuition payments (education is fee-based in the DRC)

• Purchase laptops and sewing machines for our vocational training programs

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In addition to the festivities, we will recognize two educational sponsors.