January 2012 Update:
We are happy to report that by year-end 2011, we met and exceeded our matching pledge, BIG Thanks to our supporters for believing in our mission and work! Now onto seeing 2012 through with many exciting programs to implement. Your continued support means a lot to us. We welcome your input and participation as we expand and prosper…and of course making a donation for 2012 will be much appreciated and will go a long way for us!
November 2011
Al-Bustan is pleased to celebrate its 10th anniversary! There is no better time to invite you to join us in commemorating ten years of successfully sowing the seeds of Arab arts and culture in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
In 2002 Al-Bustan was launched as a summer camp for 18 boys and girls. Since that time, Al-Bustan has become an established year-round organization serving youth and adults. With the support of individuals like you, our expanded programming has made a difference in our community in many ways by:
- offering school and community-based educational arts and language programs
- targeting underserved communities of immigrants and Arab-Americans
- providing educators with resources for instruction on Arab arts and culture
- exposing the broader public to presentations of the highest quality Arab arts
- fostering cross-cultural understanding and exchange
We need your help to sustain these invaluable programs!
A generous donor has pledged $10,000 to Al-Bustan if we are able to match it with another $10,000 between now and December 31, 2011. You can double the impact of your support and help us raise $20,000 by making a tax-deductible contribution to Al-Bustan today! Donors at the $500 level and above will be invited to an exclusive event with Tunisian vocalist Sonia M’Barek during the week of March 19th!
Although we have been successful over the past years in obtaining grants, such as the National Endowment for the Arts for the 6th consecutive year, given the state of the economy, we are facing major cuts from public agencies and private foundations. Now more than ever, we need you to demonstrate that you value what we do with your financial support.
The reality is that fees for programs and ticket sales do not cover the costs of our work.
We hope you will choose to support the unique work of Al-Bustan and make your tax-deductible gift – click here!
