In my previous blog about the Pico Youth and Family Center
(PYFC), I mentioned that the center was in danger of being defunded by the City
of Santa Monica and we organized a rally to protest at the City Town Hall
meeting.
More than 200 people came through to support the PYFC, and
more than 70 people gave testimonies.
Supporters stayed until 3 in the morning, which is when the
city council members unanimously voted to continue funding the PYFC until June
of this year.
Thank you to all who supported us and we hope to continue to
have your support in the future!
Now, I want to invite you all to
the International Women’s Day Event/Fundraiser that we in the Wombyn’s Group
have organized. Friday, March 8, we will
be honoring women and featuring an all female lineup at the PYFC. Those
interested in supporting female empowerment through art, music, culture, and in
advancing social justice are invited to attend. This is a fundraiser for the
young women of PYFC. We want to keep our program running and growing for future
events and services. We are asking for a ($5-10) donation at the door, which
will enter guests in a raffle.
international
wombyn/women’s day will include
live art by Sand One, performances by Hope, Jasmine Nicole Jamison, and K'la J
(Krystal Jasmin), Azteca dancers (Majawil wq'ij), Grupo Folklórico de UCLA and Traditional
Southern Cloth (Native American dance). Arrive early to be apart of a special
ceremonial blessing of the center.
Support vendors, such as: Ilaments Jewelry, Checa Chic, Angelsity
Banditz Klothing, Cha Cha Covers, Special Blends, Teocintli Shop, Piece Magazine and more! Homemade
food (made with love by some of our mothers) will be for sale. The evening will also include music by DJ Bella
Foxx and Miss Sunny Z. Throughout the night, we will be paying homage to
Rigoberta Menchú and other women leaders, including, honoree of the evening, Maria
Loya.
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please come and support! We hope to see you all there!
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