Wednesday evening was the grade 12 class’ matric ball, which is equivalent to the prom and/or graduation in the U.S. Erika was the keynote speaker for the night and encouraged the students to persevere and finish school so they could “leave a legacy”. The rest of the team members were the waiters/waitresses for the night and served the students and faculty of the SOH. Pictured is the grade 12 graduating class with the principal, Laura Collura, and Erika. They are the participants in the interACT mentoring program this year and who we are raising funds for to bring them to NYC in December!

ACT is proud to announce Act 1 of 3 in our benefit Concert Series! The performance will showcase original compositions by world renowned artist, Judy Kang and feature Nouveau Folk Singer, Joanlie Shiah. The action is happening this Wednesday, August 12th from 7-9PM at the Bowery Wine Company.

Grab the Flier for ACT Concert Series, Act 1 here!
flier designed by drooyoographix@gmail

Tickets are available online for $15, or $20 at the door.

The show will feature original compositions written by Judy Kang, blending her classical background and passion for improvisation with the eclectic/experimental genre. This will be a collaborative effort with cellist Rubin Kodheli and drummer Wayan Zooe as they bring a unique blend of lyricism over complex beats and harmonies. Joanlie Shiah will be the opening act.

Judy has had the privilege and honor to perform for former US President Bill Clinton and Korean president Noh Moo Hyun.

Tickets: $15 online; $20 day of concert at the door
(Ticket donations are made to the interACT Mentor Program, a project of the Good Neighbor Foundation, being managed by ACT. Good Neighbor is a tax-exempt organization with EIN 62-1854502.)

A full Dinner Menu will be available, along with following Drink Specials:
- $5 House Red and White Wine
- $5 Red & White Sangria
- $5 Well Drinks
- $3 Bud and Bud Light

Specifics
ACT Concert Series, Act 1
August 12, 2009 - 7PM to 9PM
Bowery Wine Company
13 East First Street, between Bowery & 2nd Ave
Nearest Subway: 6 Train @ Bleecker / F, V @ 2nd Avenue

ACT is excited to be partnering with musical artists over the next several months for a Benefit Concert Series! We’re thrilled that world renowned violinist, Judy Kang (www.judykang.com), will be kicking off these concerts for a cause next Wednesday, August 12th at the Bowery Wine Company.  More details as well as tickets for the event will be available for purchase online tomorrow! Stay tuned..

Support Active Compassion Transforms for swirly goodness! Pinkberry teams with ACT this Sunday, July 12th, 2009! Visit your nearest participating Pinkberry store location in NY and present this flyer when purchasing!

Pinkberry & ACT Promotional Flyer - Print this flyer and bring it to your nearest participating Pinkberry store! You get 4 flyers, so share them with your friends & family!

Pinkberry & ACT Participating Store Locations

Can’t make it to the nearest Pinkberry location? Missed the promotion date? You can still support ACT by donating online! Read more here!

just download and print this ad!

And bring it to a participating location

NYC

Whole Foods, 10 Columbus Circle, lower level
Time Warner Center, in Whole Foods Market
212.823.9600

Times Square, 47th & Broadway
712 7th Avenue
212.582.1915

Bryant Park, between 5th & 6th Avenue
9 West 42nd Street
212.730.9338

53rd & Lexington
599 Lexington Avenue
212.752.6786

86th & Lexington
1291 Lexington Avenue
212.831.4833

6th Avenue & 56th
1381 Sixth Avenue
212.956.3719

60th & 3rd
1026 Third Avenue
212.751.6607

Broadway & 85th
2341 Broadway
212.873.7040

Broadway & 54th
1700 Broadway
212.247.9291

Broadway & 40th
1440 Broadway
212.354.3435

23rd & 5th
176 Fifth Avenue
212.675.8204

Union Square South
125 University Place, between 13th & 14th St.
212.473.0232

West Houston
25 West Houston St., at Mercer St.
212.219.8162

23rd & 8th Avenue
249 Eighth Avenue
212.633.1080

24th & 7th Avenue
238 7th Avenue
212.229.2967

Warren & West Broadway
88 West Broadway
212.227.9065

Port Authority
625 8th Avenue - Main Concourse South
212.947.5205

13th & 6th Avenue
498 6th Avenue
212.645.0370

32nd & 5th Avenue
321 Fifth Avenue
212.213.3369

New Jersey

Whole Foods/Edgewater
905 River Road
Edgewater, NJ 07020
201.941.4000

EWR Newark Airport
Newark Airport, Terminal C
Newark, NJ 07114
973.286.0710

Shoppes at North Brunswick
652 Shoppes Blvd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732.227.0490

Garden State Plaza
One Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652
201.843.0674

We would like to thank everyone for participating in our very first fundraising event for Active Compassion Transforms.

We have posted a handful of the photos from the night on our site in the PHOTOS section.

COME CHECK THEM OUT!

Join us in celebrating the PRE-LAUNCH of interACT,

a cross-cultural e-mentoring program connecting New Yorkers with teens in South Africa, and April birthdays!

We’ve reserved the upstairs space: $5 cover at the door for all guests; $5 additional fee provides access to discounted drink and food specials all night

special musical performance by Emme

Thanks again for your interest in partnering with Active Compassion Transforms (ACT) to inspire and empower South African students to live successful, productive lives! We would like to cordially invite you to learn more about ACT at our upcoming Volunteer Orientation sessions next week.

Perhaps you have an interest in e-mentoring a South African high school student in our interACT Mentorship Program? Or, maybe you’re a NYC professional with some available time to volunteer within the ACT organization. The common theme? - - You want to make a difference!

Below please find more information including RSVP details:

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Spread the word - By telling friends, family, and co-workers about Active Compassion Transforms, you can raise awareness and bring more people to our site so they too can find out how to help.

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Our vision is to see people embrace life, engage in community and be empowered to change the world. We will provide New Yorkers avenues to help individuals in South Africa identify, through our e-mentoring,  passion and empower them to implement change.