VOICES OF THE UNHEARD
Event Information
Description
SPIRIT AWAKENING FOUNDATION (SAF) presents its annual VOICES OF THE UNHEARD/L.O.V.E. spoken word and theatrical performance fundraiser hosted by Rev. Michael Beckwith at Skirball Cultural Center, Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 7 - 9 p.m. This event features the writings of incarcerated and at-risk children and young adults in the Los Angeles County juvenile justice system. All proceeds and donations raised from this event go towards funding the art-based programming, mentorship, career counseling, and financial aid services SAF provides for some of the most vulnerable, underserved and neglected youth in LA County.
The powerful, heart-pounding and soul-searching words written by our most vulnerable youth are performed through song, dance, poetry and storytelling. This year, SAF honors longtime Board Member Bertrand Christian Esq., Actor and Comedian Debra Wilson, and The California Wellness Foundation, with CEO Judy Belk.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime begins promptly at 7 p.m. followed by V.I.P reception at 8 p.m.
For questions/more information, contact: P: 1.866.456.8002 or Email: info@spiritawakening.org
Organizer Spirit Awakening Foundation
Organizer of VOICES OF THE UNHEARD
Since 1995, Spirit Awakening Foundation, 501(c)(3) has served over 2000 incarcerated youth throughout L.A. County by delivering art-based programming, mentorship, career counseling and financial aid throughout various detention centers. Utilizing the tools of meditation, dramatic improvisation and creative writing, SAF’s mission is to facilitate Spiritual transformation and positive social change through written and spoken word, and to create empowering stories for the stage and screen. Simply, Spirit Awakening Foundation exists to be a place for authentic expression.
http://www.spiritawakening.org
