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Saatchi.org: Angelight Films

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Saatchi.org is a monthly feature where the SaatchiNY team shares the charities and non-profit organizations that really hit them on a gut level. We’ve asked the entire agency to tell us about where they volunteer, why it’s such a worthwhile cause and how you can get involved to help out. This week’s .org, Angelight Films, comes to us from SaatchiNY Communications Director Lynne Collins.  

Angelight Films gives children with brain and spinal cord tumors the opportunity to express themselves by creating and even starring in their own short film.  Each production is guided by a core team of talented, professional filmmakers, beginning with the Director/Producer who works closely with the child to transform his or her ideas into a filmable format.  The child can choose what type of short film they would like to make, such as, a narrative, a documentary, a comedy or a music video.

They’re currently in the running for a 50k Pepsi Refresh Grant.  It’s a great cause, so I’d love for folks at SaatchiNY to take a minute out of your day and vote for them here. You can vote once a day, every day, now through November 30th.

You can also text vote from your mobile 109735 to Pepsi 73774.

Please spread the word and voting information via email, twitter and Facebook!

EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

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Saatchi.org: Amy Biehl Foundation

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Saatchi.org is a regular feature where the SaatchiNY team shares the charities and non-profit organizations that really hit them on a gut level. We’ve asked the entire agency to tell us about where they volunteer, why it’s such a worthwhile cause and how you can get involved to help out.This week, SaatchiNY AAE Aisha Washington takes a look at a fundraiser she’s planning for the Amy Biehl Foundation.

THE CHARITY: AMY BIEHL FOUNDATION
The Amy Biehl foundation is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. The organization is named after a Stanford graduate, Fulbright Scholar, and anti-apartheid activist who was murdered during the final days of apartheid. Amy’s killers were later pardoned during the Truth and Reconciliation committee at the urging of her parents–an event that became fundamental to the economic and racial integration of post apartheid South Africa. Today, the foundation continues to support Amy’s vision by reaching out to thousands of children in South Africa’s townships through after school programs. The programs not only keep youth off the streets, but also help them develop the necessary skills to thrive as productive members of post-apartheid South African society. For more information about the Amy Biehl Foundation please visit: http://www.amybiehl.org/.

HOW TO HELP
Come out for a night of dancing, drinks and live 80s music in support of the Amy Biehl Foundation.  On Thursday, June 23rd from 8pm until midnight the ABF will host its first inaugural NY fundraising event at Canal Room.  Rubix Kube, the “ultimate 80s tribute band,” will be performing and there will be a top shelf open bar, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and a silent auction.  All proceeds benefit the foundation and help to continue the important work being done for the children of South Africa.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit: http://www.ABF-June23.com/.
For more information about the Amy Biehl Foundation visit: http://www.amybiehl.org/

We would love to see you there!