Support Al-Bustan: Make a Difference in Your Community!

December 2018Dear Friends,As we approach the end of 2018, we reflect on the many ways that Al-Bustan has enriched our community…… from the youth who participated in creating An Immigrant Alphabet and serve as mentors to a younger generation; the middle schoolers who are recent immigrants learning English and the arts in our program with the School District of Philadelphia; the campers who shared their culture and learned about the historic Silk Route… to the audiences who appreciated themes of displacement, home and identity through new poetry, a mural in West Philly and music in Philadelphia and Princeton; as well as the general public who can enjoy the 26 banners of An Immigrant Alphabet currently on display at Cherry Street Pier.[ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="123" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails" override_thumbnail_settings="0" thumbnail_width="120" thumbnail_height="90" thumbnail_crop="1" images_per_page="8" number_of_columns="0" ajax_pagination="1" show_all_in_lightbox="0" use_imagebrowser_effect="0" show_slideshow_link="0" slideshow_link_text="[Show slideshow]" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]We are only able to offer this range of educational and performance programs with the continued generosity of individuals like you!Please support the crucial work that Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture provides in our community with a gift before December 31!Your gift will make a difference:

• $50 provides supplies for two art classes for the 24 students in the Moffet Arab Arts After-School Program
• $100 supports two Northeast High School students to present in schools across Philadelphia about their experience in creating #iAlphabet
• $250 provides one round-trip bus for students from Moffet Elementary in Kensington or from Northeast High to our performances in Center City
• $500 compensates two artists for their time teaching after-school at Moffet Elementary
• $1,000 provides full scholarship for two students to attend Al-Bustan Camp

Individual donor support is vital to sustaining our programs!  In order to continue enriching cross-cultural understanding and celebrating diversity among youth and adults in Philadelphia, we need your support.  Please make your tax-deductible gift today below.You can choose from three funds:[highlightsm]Al-Bustan EDUCATION Fund supports scholarships for youth of diverse backgrounds to attend summer camp, free arts instruction for underserved students in public schools, and continuation of community music ensembles and workshopsAl-Bustan ARTISTS Fund supports presenting internationally renowned guest artists from various disciplines and genres, and supports a resident takht ensemble of exemplary musiciansAl-Bustan's GREATEST NEED Fund supports general operations and various programs of the organization[/highlightsm]We are pleased to offer these Al-Bustan Giving Societies:The Seeds - البذور$0 - $249 | Benefit: name listed on our website and in upcoming concert programsThe Blossoms - الأزهار$250 - $999 | Benefits: name listed on our website and in upcoming concert programs, 2 complimentary tickets with premium seating, complimentary CDHarvest Circle - دائرة الحصاد$1,000 - $2,499 | Benefits: name listed on our website and in upcoming concert programs, 4 complimentary tickets with premium seating, complimentary CD, invitation to special eventsOrchard Circle - دائرة البستان$2,500+ | Benefits: name listed on our website and in upcoming concert programs, 6 complimentary tickets with premium seating, complimentary CD and #iAlphabet book, set of 4 Al-Bustan logo coasters; invitation to special events, annual reception with artistsTo make a contribution secured online:https://secure.qgiv.com/for/albseeocul[highlightsm]To make a contribution by mail:Please use the DONATION FORM and mail it to the address below. Please make your check payable to:Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 526 South 46th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143[/highlightsm]Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Shukran – Thank You for your generosity and support!Hazami Sayed, Executive Director and Omar Harb, Chair of the Board