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October 17, 2007, except when noted Starbucks is partnering with CARE to hold in-store National Day of Action events in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. |
Atlanta, GA
Mason Murer Projects Gallery
325 East Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA (map)
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Featured speakers will be: - Melissa Faye Greene, Author
- Sita Rachod-Nillson, PhD, Director, Institute for Developing Nations, Emory University
- Pamela Scully, PhD, Director, Emory University Institute of African Studies
- Kevin Willis of the NBA (invited)
Food and beverages will be provided as well as music by the Lost Boys of Sudan Duo. If you would like to attend, R.S.V.P. to Derreck Kayongo at dkayongo@care.org or by phone at (404) 979-9146.
Boston, MA Stand Up Against Poverty Rally
Boston University
Morse Auditorium
602 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA (map)
7:00-9:00 p.m Join Boston University, Brandeis, Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern for a Boston-wide rally to raise awareness for the crisis of global poverty. There will be inspiring speakers and exciting entertainment focused on mobilizing Boston students and residents around a commitment to help make extreme poverty history! All are welcome. National Day of Action Cocktail Party
District Lounge
180 Lincoln Street
Boston, MA (map)
October 19, 7:00-10:00 p.m. – Note Date! Help make poverty history at the Boston ONE Campaign second annual fundraiser for Oxfam, CARE and Nothing But Nets. Enjoy cocktails and good company while learning about the different ways you can help end extreme poverty. There is a cover charge donation of $15 which can be paid at the door. The first fifty attendees will receive a terrific goody bag. If you would like to attend, R.S.V.P. to oneboston@gmail.com. Farmington, CT
Tracy Maloney's House Party
319 Mountain Spring Road
Farmington, CT (map)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The ONE Campaign and CARE will host an evening of conversation and camaraderie as we learn about ways in which we can improve the lives of women and children around the world. Enjoy an evening of wine and hors d’oeurves with others excited about making a difference.
Please R.S.V.P. to Tracy Maloney at U2grace1@aol.com.
Hoboken, NJ
Lounge 11 Bar & Restaurant
505 Madison Street
Hoboken, NJ (map)
6:30 p.m. HobokenONE (a local chapter of The ONE Campaign) together with CARE will be hosting a poetry & music event with live entertainment, poetry reading, DJ, complimentary buffet and much more. All are welcome. For more information, contact Erika Cusimano at elcusimano@yahoo.com
New York, NY
CARE
32 W. 39th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY (map)
6:00 p.m.
The Women’s Initiative of CARE invites you to celebrate their commemoration of the National Day of Action. We will be hosting Senator Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Congresswoman Lowey’s Deputy Chief of Staff as they discuss the Education for All Act and how we can continue to work to ensure its passage. Wine and hors d’oeurves will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Jamie Olsen at events@care.org or by phone at (212) 803-2911.
Philadelphia, PA The Carriage House
3907 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA (map)
October 19, 7:00 p.m. – Note Date! Please join us on Friday, October 19 for an evening of dessert and drinks. Meet other Philadelphians concerned about the plight of the world's poor, and learn about CARE’s work around the world. You'll hear about different ways you can participate in and support CARE's mission including concrete steps you can take right here in Philadelphia. You'll come away both informed and inspired! If you would like to attend, R.S.V.P. to Katie Holscher at kholscher@yahoo.com. San Francisco, CA Fifty Crows
49 Geary Street, Suite 225
San Francisco, CA (map)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
In partnership with WOW Exchange and Spark.
Space is limited! Please R.S.V.P. by October 12. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact us at cwiggs@care.org or by phone at (415) 781-1585.
Stafford, TX The Vineyard Church-Mosaic Room
5015 Grove West Boulevard
Stafford, TX (map)
6:30-8:00 p.m. To join CARE's National Day of Action event in the Houston area, please R.S.V.P. to Jennifer Holzaepfel at jennyholzaepfel@gmail.com by Monday, October 15. Dinner will be served.
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