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25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Celebration

Gala/Party for Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impacting Program
Jan 17, 2025 6:00 PM to Jan 18, 2025 11:30 PM
Deadline: December 27, 2024

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $240,000
Expected Attendance 1,000
Reach 50,000
Ticket Price $35
Metro Area San Jose, CA
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category O - Youth Development
Attendee Gender Ratio 25% Male, 75% Female
Potential Item Uses A-Thon Incentive/Prize Gift Bag Online Auction Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction Supply Drive Volunteer Appreciation
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Newsletter Printed Flyers Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 12-17 Years 18+ Years
Description

 

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

The Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact (PARTI) Program is seeking church groups and corporate sponsors , civic, and community volunteers to serve alongside youth in the 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Celebration. This two-day event will empower diverse youth to showcase their talents through performances, art, and cultural expressions that promote racial equity, wellness, and social justice. By volunteering, you will help empower 100 youth as they lead efforts to support 1,000 of their peers and community members to foster unity, leadership, and positive change in Silicon Valley and Bay Area communities.

 

25th Annual MLK Experience! Make an Impact!  
The PARTI 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Event youth led event is a two-day celebration, January 17-18, 2025. Volunteers, Sponsors, and Donations Needed! 


"Winston Ashby, we are truly honored to be part of your movement. Your resilience in the face of adversity is nothing short of inspiring. Despite the challenges you face, you continue to uplift and support the kids who need you most. "

Christine Thach -Meriwest Credit Union

Day 1 - January 17, 2025 Signia Hilton - VIP Reception, Networking, Performances, Remarks, 

The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration features:

● Celebrity performer

● Stepping and Step Dance

● Traditional California Artists

● Youth Art

● Youth, Community and Celebrity Fashion Designers

● Self -Care Artistic Curators

● Cultural Performers – dance, singing, stepping, Folklorical, West Indian. Etc.

● Youth Performing Cultures: Hip Hop- K-pop, Cheer, pop, etc.

● Video production

● Film production

● Photography

● Artistic makeup and hair design productions.

 

Why This Event Matters to the Community
The celebration is a platform where youth from marginalized communities can rise to leadership, using their voices and talents to address the issues that directly affect them. It provides them the opportunity to express their experiences and aspirations for a future where racial justice, equity, and peace are the norm. By engaging in cultural performances, stepping, film production, and more, these youth are not only honoring Dr. King's legacy but actively building a more inclusive, safe, and empowered community.

Purpose of the Event
The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Celebration aims to honor Dr. King's legacy by fostering unity, racial equity, and youth empowerment through artistic and cultural expression. The event, led by students, is designed to create a platform for diverse youth to showcase their talents, voice their concerns, and advocate for social justice, safety, and wellness.

Why This Event is Important in 2025
As we inaugurate a new President of the United States, this event becomes more relevant than ever. It not only honors the vision of Dr. King but also serves as a reminder of the work that remains to be done in building a fair and equitable society. In a time of change and reflection, the celebration symbolizes hope, progress, and the ongoing struggle for justice. By engaging youth, particularly those from marginalized communities, in leadership roles, this celebration empowers the next generation to carry forward Dr. King’s vision of racial equity, safety, and gender equality.

About PARTI:

PARTI was founded in San Jose, Ca. when 3 African American High School 9th grade students asked support from Winston Ashby to create a presentation that they could do during a school assembly so that African Americans could have a equity on campus.


Our Why:
PARTI was created in 2000 to provide activities for youth that build racial equity, safety, culture, wellness, and gender equality. Every day, we work to transform the lives of youth who suffer from bullying, depression, violent lifestyles, unhealthy relationships, and unstable families.

Our Values:
We envision a world where every youth has access to the resources and tools to thrive, regardless of race, gender, nationality, family economic status, or ability status.

Signia By Hilton
84 W Santa Clara St,
San Jose , CA 95113