I Will Survive, Inc. and Manifest Destiny present:

The Art & Jazz Gala on April 30, 2023 at The Gathering Spot

Focus: Mental Health

• 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year!
• 1,405,000 adults in Georgia have a mental health condition!
• More than half of Americans report that covid-19 had a negative impact on their mental health!
• Now ADD breast cancer and generational poverty!
• What about our youth? 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year!
• 104,000 Georgians age 12–17 have depression!

This partnership is vital for the future of our youth. Join us to help mitigate the terrible effects that mental health and breast cancer have on disadvantaged families in Georgia.

Learn more about Manifest Destiny, visit www.manifestdestinynpo.com

Event Details:

• Food Art curated by Executive Chef Robin Lewis
• Vendor Art for sale, Survivor Entrepreneurs
• VIP Swag Bags
• Mental Health Resources, NAMI
• Hosted by Poet, Author, co-Founder Manifest Destiny, Mario Reyes
• Guest Speakers Melissa Ifill, LCSW & TEDx Speaker Dr. Curtis D. Jasper, MEd, PhD
• Live Music with Celebrity Saxophonist Richard Shaw, Jr. and more
• Poetry
• Silent Art Auction with Artists (follow them on IG):

1. Chanell Angeli, co-Founder Manifest Destiny @ChanellAngeli_
2. Andrea McKenzie @Andreas.Heart
3. Kelly Free Spirit @KellyFreeSpirit333
4. Honey Pierre @HoneyPierre_
5. Riyah Bronx Bird/Head Sancocho @RiyahNiko
6. Reina Reinilda Blair @ReinildaBlair
7. Lillian Blades @LillianBlades
8. Tracy Murrel @TracyMurrelArt

We are raising $50,000 to help add effective Art & Music Therapy Programs for healing in Atlanta, Georgia!