Traditions Catering

I will be catering the Surge for Water Fundraising event on October 15th at the Douglas Dawson Gallery in Chicago. It's a fantastic organization that helps bring sustainable, safe water to underdeveloped countries.  Here's a little more info...

"SURGE is a U.S. 501(c)3 non profit organization that improves access to clean, safe water for life.

OUR MISSION.

FUND projects that provide access to safe water

ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and EMPOWER communities in which we live

INVEST in innovation that drives sustainable solutions

SURGE 100% PLEDGE.

100% of public donations directly fund sustainable water projects. All administrative costs are covered by our partners, sponsors, private donors, and volunteers.

EDUCATION.

SURGE’s educational and awareness programs reach thousands of people in our community every year. The “Films and Cocktails” series engage our audience in exclusive settings. Our “Just for Kids” initiative partners with local organizations to educate and empower youth; and the program shows how their local action has global impact.

OUR WORLD TODAY.

1 in 6 of us do not have access to safe water

5 in 10 of us live on $1 to $2 a day

9,800 of us die each day as a result of water-borne diseases; most of these victims are children less than 5 years old.

We believe that everyone has the desire and the ability within themselves to do good everyday and everywhere. Our challenge is to tap into this goodness. You are our partners in the call to action."

I will be catering the SIA Olympics Fundraising Event on October 22nd at Maria's Community Bar in Chicago!!  SIA is an organization that I truly believe in...giving people a hand up and not a hand out. Their powerful CEO, David Flynn, has an exciting vision for this organization and I'm thrilled to be a part of it!  Here is some more info on them...

Vision

"The Grow Khula Movement is an international movement for social activists, entrepreneurs, and social sector professionals to unite and leverage their individual passions, talents, and resources to collectively build socially and economically just societies.

Mission

Social Innovation Advocates is a socially driven business that was established to lead the Grow Khula Movement. Its mission is to increase the impact of the social sector and empower social innovators from underserved communities to become agents of positive social change."

SIA Olymipcs

October 22, 2011McGuane Park / Maria’s Community Bar$250 / team 

On October 22 Social Innovation Advocates (SIA) is hosting its first SIA Olympics. The event will start in the morning with some friendly competition at McGuane Park that combines throwback field day and summer camp activities with a good tailgate party. After gaming, teams will head to Maria’s Community Bar (a 5-minute walk away) for lunch and one round of team trivia to determine the gold medal winners.

To add to the festive atmosphere, DJ Mwelwa will be adding his unique sound. Mwelwa Musambacine is influenced by cultures and people across the globe. He is recognized across music circles as one of Chicago’s best international and world music DJs. Mwelwa’s assorted global mix includes reggae, morna, forro, kizomba (semba), salsa, bachata, samba, merengue, afrobeat, ndombolo, rai, jazz, funk, son, soukous, blues, calypso, classical, rock, bhangra, zouk, house, soca, and various types of Arabic, Indian & African varieties. Mwelwa also plans and promotes events as a part of Akasuba. www.akasuba.com

Team registration costs $250 for a team of up to 5. Teams can have no less than 3 players. Lunch will be provided for everyone and all drinks will be $1 off. All proceeds will support the growth of Social Innovation Advocates. Register your team today!

Schedule

10:30 am – Team registration

11:00 am – Announcement and kick-off

11:15 am – Games begin

1:00 pm – Games end – go to Maria’s Community Bar           

1:20 pm – Bar trivia

1:30 pm – Entertainment begins

2:00 pm – awards ceremony / presentation