Community2Community (C2C), presents its 4th annual “Hope and A Future” – A Celebration of Haïti”, an inspirational, cultural experience that explores the beauty and richness of Haitian culture at the Christian Cultural Center (CCC) Campus, 12020 Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Doors open at 12pm.
Sponsored by the Christian Cultural Center, New York Daily News, WBLS FM/WLIB AM, New York Amsterdam News and AKILA WORKSONGS this year’s celebration will feature the C2C Ayiti Marché, (Haitian Open Market) with international and local artisans, and the premiere of "The Story of the Trees", a multimedia theatrical experience spotlighting the initiatives of the C2C Haïti Restoration and Transformation Pilot Project (HRTPP). The cast of artists include international Haitian musician BélO, Haitian Jazz Ensemble Mozayik, Brooklyn dance troupe Francine E. Ott/The Walk, CCC Performing Arts Ministry and Haitian child prodigy, Mabou. This compelling story weaves music and culture to make a case for environmental protection and self-sufficiency.
The “Ayiti Marché” (Haitian Kreyòl for Open Market) will bring local, national and international businesses and organizations together for a cultural exchange of information, services and products to the Caribbean and surrounding communities of the tri-state area. Attendees can partake in the taste and sounds of Haïti, while exploring Haïti’s rich artistic and cultural contributions through various vendors and exhibitors. Festive Haitian music, raffles, giveaways, etc will be occurring throughout.
Proceeds will help complete the C2C Water Initiative and promote environmental stabilization in Petit Goâve, Haïti.
The “Ayiti Marché” is free to the public. Tickets for "The Story of The Trees" start at $15. See details below.
12pm “Ayiti Marché”
2pm “The Story of The Trees"
“A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.”
-John Ruskin
While “Hope and A Future” – A Celebration of Haïti is a friend & fundraiser to help bring water to our brothers and sisters in Petit Goâve, Haïti, we never want money to prevent you from joining us. We have a limited number of complementary tickets provided by an anonymous sponsor. Please contact us at [email protected].
If you are not able to attend but want to be part of the solution please consider giving a one-time as a C2C Angel. No amount is to small have an impact. Thank you!
For more information visit us at www.Community2Community.info or call 718.393.7740,
Come inspired, leave an inspiration
Community2Community (C2C) is a 501c3 non-profit, service organization dedicated to creating self-sufficient communities by working with the community. Our mission is mobilizing resources to support the transformation of developing international communities into healthy, self-sufficient communities through the four initiatives of the C2C Haïti Restoration and Transformation Pilot Project (HRTPP).
