Olympia Community Benefit Brunch Campaign For Gaza Children Families!

It’s time once again for Media Island International’s monthly community benefit brunch! We are celebrating the presence of our friend, and current Media Island roommate Anees Mansour, and partnering with the Rachel Corrie Foundation, Al Basma Club For The Disabled and the Rachel Corrie Cultural Center (in Gaza) to bring you a wonderful morning of delicious food and productive conversation.

Community Benefit Brunch For Gaza
Sunday, January 5th from 11am-2pm
at Media Island (816 Adams St SE, by downtown library)
Sliding scale starting at $5-20 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Presentations and Discussion around Noon!

YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND EVEN IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND, PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS CAMPAIGN (specify “RCCC Books” in your donation)

Anees and the Rachel Corrie Foundation are leading the effort to raise money for a couple of current projects in Gaza. Come chow down on January 5th and join the conversation as we discuss these important projects for Gazan families and children:

1. The Rachel Corrie Cultural Center in Gaza is seeking $1500 dollars to help purchase much needed books for their library for the children and youth. This cultural center is an important place of learning and socializing for the community, especially the young, and the center is in need of new materials and books to help the children continue to learn and grow.
2. Since Operation Cast Lead in 2008, the Gazan people have suffered with extreme power outages. These outages have become even more severe in the last six months, with most families now only receiving 4-8 hours of electricity a day. The Al Basma Club For Disabled seeks $5500 to purchase 150 rechargeable emergency lights for the poor families in Rafah and to educate all on the risks of using candlelight.

For more information on these organizations:
Rachel Corrie Foundation: http://rachelcorriefoundation.org/
Al Basma Club For Disabled: http://www.basmaclub.ps/en/index.php
Media Island International: http://www.mediaisland.org/
KOWA Community Radio: http://www.kowalp.org/