Project Name: Caribbean Beats & Eats
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Neighborhood organization or association (such as a non-profit)
What is the organization’s name?
Sarvis Park Neighborhood Association
What neighborhood does the organization serve?
North Flint Sarvis Park
First and last name?
Ladel Lewis
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Facebook Handle
Sarvis Park Flint
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Is the organization a registered 501 (c)3 non-profit?
Our application is in we are waiting for acceptance.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
What is the name of the neighborhood where the project will take place? (Please include city/village name too. Example: Mexican Town, Detroit)
Sarvis Park Neighborhood
Anticipated project launch date
August 25, 2023
Describe your project idea including: a) Is it a project or event? b) What will you do? c) Where will you do it? d) Who, if any, are your project partners?
Event, Encourage neighbors to fellowship together on one accord. We hope to ultimately celebrate the essence of life through food, music and fellowship. FOOD Caterers , Food Trucks, exotics smells in the air, live music, dancing and laughter is what we aim to be exuded into the atmosphere. We hire 3 musical Acts to perform live under a Tent alongside providing tickets for free catered food as well as we invite food trucks to sale their goods.
How will you engage your community in this project?
Providing food culture and the art of music. We will encourage the art community to attend and sale their art and creations. We will engage in taking pictures for our website. We will provide a clean park, We hope to add park games and more.
How will the project celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
2008 Financial Crisis, 2014-2016 Water Crisis, 2020 COVID19- Flint and the world have been through the best of times and the WORST of times. As our organization spends its days combing our parks and informing our members through various conversation platforms.
How do you plan to spend the $1,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
$250 DJ
$750 Performers
Will your project require special permits?
No
Are you the owner of the property where the project/event will occur?
Rachel’s Notes
Reviewed on 4.11.23. Confirmed member status. Not a non profit yet, more of an informal group, but it does exist. No cost to attend but has to register for the free food. Funds would be spent on DJ/music. Would have to work with Shari on how to route payment. http://www.mycitymag.com/sarvis-park-neighborhood-association-a-model-for-community-healing/
ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S NEEDS
Why does your neighborhood need this project?
We live in a community that has been devastated but not only the latter events but VIOLENCE in general. We have been in a state of emergency in this matter recently. Therefore Sarvis Park NA likes to have events that encourage positive family engagement so that we can get to know one another.
What do you hope to achieve through this project? Be as specific as possible!
We need to be able to resolve conflicts with a more civil outcome other that someone being shot and dying. We encourage togetherness and PEACE in all we do and we are Pro-Life and we want all our kids to grown past 21 and not have to even worry about that.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more.
This is an event that we have done the past 2 years. We have our DJ locked in for the date. We have plenty of Caterers and Food trucks to choose from. Our plan includes to buy $1000 worth of meals and provide tickets to the people who register at the event. They can then take the ticket and redeem it for a free meal. We are seeking other funds to cover the other costs. We have a roster of entertainers which allows us to book out as we need. Again this isn’t something that we are new to but something we are definitely true to. We would like to use the funds that your grant would provide for the most important part of the event the ENTERTAINMENT and the DJ. There is no charge to attend, have to register to get the free meal.
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Image Caption 1 (if any): Flyer from a Previous Music in the Park
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Ice Cream Socials
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Art from Participants
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Image Caption 4 (if any): A pic we took at our fitness in the park series
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Image Caption 5 (if any): Law enforcement positivly engaging with the people
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