FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR VENICE 2000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008
epOxybOx, 600 SOUTH VENICE BOULEVARD
Dear Friends,
Gang intervention is an important issue in our neighborhood. Awareness is elevated when there is a shooting, but on a day-to-day basis, how do we embrace this complex tragedy? A large percentage of struggling individuals that might be open to a more productive life are often forgotten. I hope you will attend a panel discussion this December 5 and share your views on how we might work to resolve this issue.
Writer, teacher and political activist Tom Hayden will be a panelist and will also sign his book, Street Wars—described as "an honest and gripping frontline account of America's young urban untouchables" by Danny Glover. The event is a fundraiser for Venice 2000, our local non-profit gang intervention organization.
When: Friday, December 5, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: epObOx, 600 South Venice Boulevard, Venice, CA
Donation: $10 Suggested - donations go directly to Venice 2000
PANEL DISCUSSION:
The panel will discuss how the current economic crisis affects the safety and well-being of our local community and the issues that arise from this:
• Our community is made up of many member, including gangs
• Economic downturn = increase in crime and violence
• De-funding of successful intervention programs with the need increases
• Political indifference on how to succeed with gang intervention
• Importance of working directly on the streets like Venice 2000
Tom Hayden, Venice 2000 board member, community activist, and author
Ansar “Stan” Muhammad, Venice 2000 Executive Director
Melvyn Hayward Jr, Venice 2000 Director
George Avalos, Venice 2000 Director of Latino Gang Intervention Services
Claudia Bracho, Venice 2000 Case Manager
moderator: Mike Newhouse, President of Venice Neighborhood Council
There will be significant time allocated for questions and answers, so please give this some thought.
BOOK SIGNING:
Street Wars: Gangs and the Future of Violence by Tom Hayden
NOTE: This is a series of ongoing events in support of Venice 2000, sponsored by Venice Collaborative and Frank Murphy. Please consider supporting this organization in any form (money, time, political support) and forward this information to those you think might be interested.
Sponsor: www.venicecollaborative.com
www.venice2000.org
www.tomhayden.com/gangs.htm
NB: Please make checks payable to Venice 2000 Inc.
Donations are 501C3 tax-deductible
(Federal Tax ID: 95-4759013).
Checks can be sent to: Venice 2000 Inc, PO BOX 2541, Venice CA 90294.