Please support!

This is a support letter that I have written... please take a moment to read it.

Dear friends and family,

I hope this note finds you well! As many of you know, I am currently working with City Dance – a non-profit organization located in Peoria, IL. I wanted to take a moment to share why I have a heart for this organization, inform you of the exciting work that we are doing in our community, and invite you to become a part of it.

The sad reality is that many youth in Peoria participate in unhealthy activities such as gang involvement, criminal activity, drug as well as alcohol abuse, and the list goes on. While these might be activities that they choose to participate in, they don’t get to choose the life circumstances that they are born into. I have met children whose parents are in and out of jail regularly, children whose parents have abandoned them. There are kids who come home from school wondering if they will be able to eat a meal, let alone see their parents at all that day.

These staggering facts break my heart. In some ways, it is no wonder that these kids head down destructive paths; they do not know anything else. They have no hope of a better life. What they need are options that are relevant to their interests in order to discourage participation in unhealthy activities. Some of them need a family. Some just need to be loved. And our communities are in dire need of quality programming that can be effectively utilized to decrease behavioral problems, improve academic performance, and bolster the development of positive character traits and healthy relationships.

So here is where we come in. City Dance is committed to changing lives through dance and the creative arts. We are currently operating as a multi-site after-school/weekend arts program with a community outreach mission. Our particular focus is the under-served youth population in Peoria and surrounding communities, but given the opportunity, we serve all ages.

Our larger mission is focused on using the arts as a vehicle to provide a supportive, positive environment for the under-served youth and young adults in our city – one that fosters a love for creativity and positive self-expression and offers the opportunity for mentorship and positive decision-making.

Dance is our primary focus, with a large emphasis on the styles that connect most with the youth and the population we are serving. Currently, these styles are hip hop, street jazz, break dance, lyrical, and contemporary. We also offer creative arts mentorship opportunities to individuals interested in other areas including graphic design, photography, videography, audio production and recording engineering, painting and drawing, vocals, drums, etc.

Unfortunately, for many of these kids, there is no possible way that they are able to afford a program like this. They need your help, and so do we. Would you please consider partnering with City Dance prayerfully and/or financially? While any help is greatly appreciated, we are in most need of consistent support.

Thank you so much for considering this unique opportunity. We truly believe that in partnering with us, you are not only helping us transform our community, but ultimately, fulfilling a greater purpose: bringing God’s Kingdom to earth. If you have any questions, I would love to connect with you. Please let me know if this would be something of interest. I am really looking forward to hearing from you!

In His Name,
Sabriah

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Please consider:

_ I would like to commit to a consistent contribution of $_______
monthly/semi-monthly (circle one).

_ I would like to make a one-time donation of $_______.

_ I would like to commit to praying for City Dance as well as Sabriah.

Please note:

You can either donate by sending a check to

613 Pierce St. Morton IL 61550-OR-

online at citydancepeoria.org 

*Make checks payable to City Dance*

**Remember that all donations are tax deductible.**

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If you decide to give to City Dance, please let me know. I would love to personally keep you updated you on the happenings and express my thanks!!