In this world, as hard as it is right now for many of us to get by… imagine you had no where to go at the end of the day. How would you cope? We really believe these two organizations in our community are filling a void in this world and helping those who are in need. The future of our world is in the hands of the youth.
We hope you will take a moment to be thankful for all that you have in your life.
The Monarch School
A Reason To Survive
i’m looking for:
it’s our game.
Street musicians:
Where will you be?
I’ll be There.
Proceeds benefit Fruit of the Soul.2009 & The Minutemen Movie.
They’re comin’ to Fruit of the Soul 2009!
Check them out at the Little Italy Mercato from 9am to 1:30pm
& read the chef interview @ the Specialty Produce Blog!
Here are a couple photos from our day - The best part was when the chefs told us they are in for this year–even when we were so late in thanking them properly! Round 1 - still more to go.
San Diego pretty much rocks our socks off!
Fruit of the Soul 2008 was a blast — Niamh and I are meeting often… Stay tuned, we will bring more info to you as it comes. For now here’s a little before & after to give you an idea of where it takes place. It’s pretty crazy what comes together in a matter of hours! Specialty Produce is a 24/7 working warehouse everything, and I mean everything is put together the day of, and broken down immediately after. It’s really amazing, actually. What a group of people working together can create, makes my heart swell.
Before Fruit of the Soul 2008
After Fruit of the Soul 2008
There are so many people deserving of a shout-out but I can’t name one without mentioning the others - so if you’re curious, please check out the contributors pages for those that have helped us the past couple years. It’s grown so much in 4 years, I almost can’t wrap my head around it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! WE couldn’t have done it without each and every soul who’s hearts beat for this cause.
Another year has passed and Fruit of the Soul is growing faster than ever, with more and more “Thank Yous” going to people just like you!
Thank you so much for all of your support for the 3rd annual Fruit of the Soul! Over 600 passionate people from near and far came together in one night to raise close to $20,000 for two amazing causes! Fruit of the Soul.2008 linked with two extremely inspiring San Diego organizations, the Monarch School & A Reason To Survive (ARTS). These organizations work passionately to give adversely affected San Diego youth a drive to find happiness & success in their own lives.
The evening may have been a blur to all those working for the cause, but EVERYONE experienced a thriving, positive flow! There were delicious treats from the likes of San Diego’s best restaurants, including Market Restaurant & Bar, Nine-Ten , Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion , and over 20 more! The Tractor Room served up electric, hand-crafted cocktails and Honest Tea backed them up with organic, fun juices!
There was a beat for every rhythm, from the soothing notes of The Monarch Steel Drum Band to the funky jams by The Notorious R.U.G. and the Latin love jazz from Gilbert Castellanos & his Latin Jazz Quartet! Art from the sublime to the eclectic, generated close to a quarter of the funds raised, donated by some of the most talented local and national artists & designers!
Thank you again, to all who participated and attended Fruit of the Soul.2008! We look forward to a flourishing 2009!!! Fruit of the Soul.2009 is going to be a contagious, successful & beautifully entertaining event that you won’t want to miss! We’ll see you there…
how do we disperse it? any suggestions on SD art, music or other organizations that would be great beneficiaries for FotS.2009?
It took me a while but here are the amazing record totals for art sales this year!!! We are still working on the rest of the money but this is what I have….
Total art sales = $4,775
(this includes the LOST art sold at auction which totaled $450 and the rest was all from the trucks without subtracting the payouts to artists)
Total Payouts = $1,286
($850 of which will go directly to ARTS Center Students! I think I like that part the best…)
Total Fruit of the Soul.2008 earnings from art sales (drum roll please)= $3,489 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Without a doubt, that’s the best art show I’ve ever been a part of & I love that the kids are personally getting something back from their work as well as helping out their school!
We should have the rest of the money counted soon!
Photo Courtesy of: Theresa LaVelle
| fruit of the soul.2009 benefiting A Reason To Survive (ARTS) & The Monarch School September 2009 @ the Specialty Produce Warehouse 1929 Hancock St. Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92110 (get directions) |
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