The Marcus Graham Project would like to thank all of those who supported this past weekend’s supply drive for our summer boot camp, iCR8. The event was an incredible intersection of friends, family, and most importantly several of our boot camp team members, eager to ensure that the provision for our program has been met. Through the efforts of our supporters, we’ve been able to make a significant dent in the resources that we will need for the 12 extraordinary gentlemen that will participate in our intense 10-week program. Please check the following link for a video recap of this past weekend’s event, including the results of what we’ve received to date (5/3).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiMsJ–mpe4
For those that did not have the opportunity to give, we will continue this drive moving throughout the month of May, as we have several items that we are still in need of. Those items are as follows:
CREATE
- Three (3) Laptops (New, Gently Used or Refurbished)
- Notebooks/ Sketchpads/Pens
- HD Video Camera (Canon 5d prefered)
- Digital Camera
- Software (Adobe CS4 or CS5, Final Cut Pro)
LIVE
- Eight (8) Travel Scholarships ($250 Each – 5 Roundtrip flights, 3 gift cards for Gas)
- Gift Cards for Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) for 12*
- Gift Cards to Wal-Mart or Target for Toiletry Items for 9
- Beds, Cots, Futons, Air Mattresses for 12 *
- Bedding (Sheets, Comforter) for 12 *
- Bottled Water, Fans (Items to help with the TX Heat)
- Dressers or Storage Containers
- Bath Towels for 12
- 12 DART (Public Transportation) Monthly Passes
- Kitchen Supplies (dishes, cooking utensils, pots/pans)
- Sofas/Futons/Chairs (3)
THINK
- Books (including: Emotional Branding, How Brands Gain the Irrational Edge by Darryl Travis; Truth, Lies & Advertising by Jon Steel; Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Advertising by Luke Sullivan (Third Edition); or other books that could benefit their learning
- Informative marketing case studies, presentations, decks
- DVDs/Links to relevant documentaries, speeches or presentations
*Priority Items
Our total budget for the program is approximately $70,000 (includes value of items listed above). With nearly a third of that budget currently secured, we truly need your assistance in reaching our goal. Please share this information with a friend and help us make an impact on the young leaders that we have selected. If you have any questions, need more information or if you would like to pledge your item, please email us info@marcusgrahamproject.org. Additionally, if you were unable to attend, but would like to drop off your items, we will be available Monday through Friday from 2pm until 7pm. Please schedule your delivery by calling 214-810-6475. Lastly, items may be shipped to The Marcus Graham Project 1409 S. Lamar #111, Dallas, TX 75215. Checks are payable to The Marcus Graham Project.
A Special thanks is in order to the following individuals and companies for making our event a success:
A.J. Simms, Heather Woodard, Sandra Stephens, Lashell Nelson, Sederrick Raphiel, J.D. Garza, Randi Brown, Traci Williams, Takiyah Harness, Massage4U, Texas Caribbean Foods, V’s Vibe Spot, Cause 360, Tenants Direct, The People’s Lunch Counter, illtelect, Cajun Family Entertainment, Point Blank Entertainment, and Neo Soul Café.
