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NAACP Youngstown scholarship fundraiser hopes to get program going again
The Youngstown branch of the NAACP is holding a Cruzin into Fall fundraiser to get its scholarship program going again.
Sunday, September 24th 2023, 6:15 PM EDT
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YOUNGSTOWN -
The Youngstown branch of the NAACP is holding a Cruzin into Fall fundraiser to get its scholarship program going again.
On Saturday the organization invited folks to enjoy some music, food and fun at the DOPE Cider House on Federal Street.
The NAACP Youngstown Mahoning County branch invited guests to take part in a Cruizin into Fall Fundraiser outside the
D-O-P-E Cider house. Money from that fundraiser will go to a scholarship to help students gain opportunities to succeed.
"We are trying to make it better for some of the kids to go to either trade school or college to become self-sufficient," James Brown, President of the NAACP Youngstown/Mahoning County, said.
At that event which continued until 7:00 p.m., there was a classic car show, with local car clubs Royal Rides and the B.O.P club taking part.
There are vendors such as LaTasha Jewelry Stylist, Poetry's Puzzles by Nessa, a D-J, a renowned Jazz Violinist, and an Art Auction.
"Our musical entertainment, Jerald Damian, Patty Laci from Chicago Illinois, and Minneapolis Minnesota we have Maple Turner III, a local artist who will have several pieces of his art auctioned off," Darla Dunlap, Secretary of the NAACP Youngstown, and Education Justice Chairwoman said.
The event is all to help provide scholarships to help students succeed.
"It's very critical with inflation right now the uncertainty, Right now I understand A-I is coming or AI is here I should say. These young people need to know how to navigate through the murky waters of what's coming down the road," President of the NAACP Youngstown James Brown added.
Guests who purchased tickets also enjoyed a Southern Styled Sea Food Boil by Kyle's Catering.
If you missed the event there are other opportunities to help fund the scholarships that can help a student become a success story through the NAACP's website.
"It's important we work together to help others. We can make a difference. People can go through that NAACP Youngstown branch and it will have a place where you can donate. There is also information on how to join," Reverend Walter Gillespie, Head of Religious Affairs for NAACP Youngstown, said.
