During this week of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, CitizenGulf’s National Day of Action — promoted by Gulf Coast Benefit — is hosting a nationwide series of fundraising meetups to benefit Catholic Charities of New Orleans. Proceeds will go directly to education for the children of fishermen hit hard by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. WhatGives!? pal, Andy Sternberg is one of the organizers of the gathering in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening and asked us to help spread the word.
Below is the info on the LA party – which, by the way, is actually in Santa Monica. Not to be confused with the Santa Monica party that is also in Santa Monica. You’ll be pleased to hear the the Houston party is actually in Houston. Find a party and GO!!! Or, if your social calendar is jammed, you can donate online!
CitizenGulf LA: August 25, 2010
Join us at the newly-opened The Central Social Aid & Pleasure Club, a music and events venue in Santa Monica to raise funds for education resources for children of fishing families affected by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. The Central is a 21+ venue.
MUSIC (8:30p):
and Stranger Danger (DJ Set)
ART & FILM (5-8p):
Five Years ago… An 18-minute documentary shot in New Orleans’ lower ninth ward 6 months after Hurricane Katrina will be screened. The filmmakers will be present.
…to Today… A collection of photographs, paintings and installations depicting and inspired by the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to the present day Oil Spill disaster.
FOOD:
The world-renowned Dante Fried Chicken truck will be serving it up in The Central’s lot.
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CitizenGulf LA is a collaborative initiative between Andy Sternberg, Clinton Schaff, Citizen Effect, Gulf Coast Benefit, Social Media Club, Shelly O’Neill of Rootz Media and The Central.
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Thanks for the shout-out! Would love to meet anyone who can make it. I'll be taking your donations at the door. Let's make an immediate impact for the children of the Gulf Coast! if you're not in LA you can find other August 25th #CitizenGulf events at http://gulfcoastbenefit.com
Yes, we Houstonians are simple like that! Thanks for the article.