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WHO.We are a gathering of non-profits, individuals, corporations and communities of faith coming together to celebrate the uniqueness of our city, identifying how we can grow by serving each other when a disaster strikes and to encourage this spirit to remain in place.WHAT WE ARE DOING.We are organizing and hosting an event to recognize those individuals and groups who have been instrumental in providing assistance to recent tornado victims, as well as making donations to two local organizations (Wake Interfaith Disaster and The Green Chair Project) who will provide assistance in moving those impacted from short-term relief to long-term recovery. FESTIVAL IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE NEWSComeUnityNow replaces Raleigh Wide Open as the hottest festival in town. Celebrating the spirit of unity by serving each other when a disaster strikes. Two whole city blocks barely containing 30 jamming bands. The Music and Arts Festival is free and open to the public. The ComeUnityNow Festival replaces Raleigh Wide Open on July 30th at City Plaza as a FREE family-friendly festival that celebrates the spirit of Raleigh through music, art and service. This Music and Art Festival will feature live bands, dancers and artists. Wake Interfaith Disaster Team and The Green Chair Project will benefit from the proceeds of this festival, which will be used to help the many victims in their recovery effort of the tornadoes of April 16th.South Stage will be dedicated as a Musical VIP venue from 10AM – 10PM. Musical performers will entertain audiences and be involved in jam sessions throughout the day. Tickets or the 360RALEIGH H-CARD are required for access to the Musical VIP venue . The musicians have graciously donated their time and talent so all proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the victims. Musical VIP performers include: ~Monika Jaymes, Country~Bull City Syndicate, Horn Band~BushHawg Band, Rock Cover~Outside Soul, Funk~Mary Selvidge Band, Country~Inflowentia , hip hip/soulMusic and dance will be performed from 10AM – 10PM at two additional stages. Music styles will include jazz, country, gospel, blue grass, African Congo, hip hop, soul, rock, indie rock, rap and funk. At noon the NCSU Bagpipe Marching Band will lead a parade of first responders and disaster relief-workers down Fayetteville Street. Artists will be creating work of art live on the streets of the festival. Paintings, sculptures and other forms of artwork will be auctioned off in live and silent auctions to benefit the charities. WHERE.The Heart of Raleigh, the City Plaza on Fayetteville Street.
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WHY.UNIFY AND HELP OUR NEIGHBORS.More than 25 tornados touched down dozens of times in 33 North Carolina counties on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Twenty-four people were killed, hundreds of homes were destroyed and thousands were damaged.The community needs to raise approximately $400,000. It is estimated that 2,000 families have been adversely affected by the recent disaster and approximately 200 of these families do not qualify for relief from FEMA grants nor do they have property insurance to fully cover their damages. Organizations such as Wake Interfaith Disaster (WIFD) and The Green Chair Project will be recipients of our fundraising efforts. The April 16 tornados which hit Wake County fortunately did not cause damage as severe as that caused by Floyd or Katrina. The former recovery took 2-1/2 years. The latter occured nearly six years ago and recovery remains incomplete, Our hope is to help complete the recovery project within in a year.comeUNITYnow celebrations are FREE and open to the public and the identified organizations will receive 100% of all donations received. OUR beneficiariescomeUNITYnow is delighted to give to WIDT wake interfaith disaster team (www.wakeidteam.org) and THE GREEN CHAIR PROJECT. (www.thegreenchair.org)Check out the local news links about THE GREEN CHAIR PROJECT below.

April 16, 2011 tornado. RALEIGH, nc

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A naturalist at making the Piccolo Bass come alive, the performances on his CD’s consisted of exceptional material, covering gospel, jazz, and rhythm & blues.Songs like,” I Wanna Thank you, Walk With Me Lord, Oh Happy Day, Going Up Yonder, Joy, as well as originals tracks like Convertible, My Girls, and Basses Covered,” were uniquely inspire and saturated music lovers everywhere.Having quickly developed a substantial fan following from as far away as Uganda, Bernard Harris continues to make music to uplift, console, and INSPIRE. Operating as an independent artist under the label of IMG, Bernard Harris continues to deliver musical compilations that are sure to be enjoyed for a lifetime.So where has he been LATELY….Europe, Canada, Sweden, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Turks & Cacaos, and all over the US.He’s played with Nicole C. Mullen, Aaron Neville, Johnny Lane, Rachel Lampa, Toby Mac, Michael Tait, Kirk Whalum, Phil Keaggy, Calvin Nowell, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims, Michael O’Brien, Amy Grant, Jackie Valesques, Nia Allen, Iisha Woods, Mom & Pop Wynans, and is currently Music Director for MANDISA ~ Season 5 Finalist of American Idol,His work for FEED THE CHILDREN, has also inspired a new passion and partnership with Habitat for Humanity, where he’s able to give back to the community through music ~ “Jammin’ for a Cause.”Bernard is also back in the studio preparing the music world for his next delivery, entitled, SoundProof

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WE can make a DIFFRENCE. Please continue to DONATE!! ComeUnityNow sponsors. we have many levels of sponsorship and opportunities to help us financially. The long term recovery of helping people affected by the tornados to move from victims to survivors is going to cost our community approximately $400,000. Please select an amount that is appropriate for you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.Platinum Sponsor $10,000Gold Sponsor $7,500Silver Sponsor $5,000Bronze Sponsor $3,500Venue Sponsor $2,500Community Hero- other ComeUnityNow H-CARD.360Raleigh.com is offering the H-CARD! Help your neighbors, Support Local Businesses, Save Money, and Support comeUNITYnow. $20! Through July 30th, proceeds from the sale of every 360Raleigh.com H-CARD goes to ComeUnityNow to help local residents displaced by the April Tornadoes. the H-CARD Is a Show and Save discount card recognized at over 400 local raleigh businesses. Save UP TO 25% at some of the best local restaurants, shops, and stores in Raleigh AND offers a 20% Gift Card bonus at some national restaurants like Chili's, Macaroni Grill, On the Border, and more...AND great discounts from Avis, Sears, Southwest Airlines, PLUS...

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ComeUnityNow DONATIONSHow can you Donate? 1. SECURELY Online via PayPal – click on the button above.2. By Checks made payable to ComeUnityNow. -1319 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603.3. Purchase a Show & Save H-CARD, for only $20, from our partner, 360Raleigh - click on the H-CARD image below. Proceeds from the sale of every 360Raleigh.com H-CARD goes to ComeUnityNow to help local residents displaced by the April Tornadoes.The H-CARD is a discount card recognized at over 400 local Raleigh businesses. Save UP TO 25% at some of the best local restaurants, shops, and stores in Raleigh AND it also offers a 20% Gift Card bonus at some national restaurants like Chili's, Macaroni Grill, On the Border, and more...AND great discounts from Avis, Sears, Southwest Airlines, PLUS... Donate Now - Help your neighbors and Support ComeUnityNow
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MEET the ComeUnityNow commiteeJim Bailey - Chair of ComeUnityNow Festival....founder and executive director of BuildBridgesNow a community service and fundraising organization.Dan Nelson - Founder of Streetlight Productions and ComeUnityNow organizer. Dan has painted many festivals from Fayetteville Street to Moore Square! www.dannelsonsart.comTim Sauve - a gifted musician that has organized events in Raleigh that have drawn over 10,000 attendees.Lynn Sears - President and co-Founder of Sears Contract. Lynn employees hundreds of our city's residents and cares deeply for our downtown and our community.Mary Jane Clark, developmentCrash Gregg, Owner of Raleigh Downtowner Magazine Leslie Logan, Logan’s Trading CompanyHolly Yanker, sponsorshipRaleigh Mayor Charles Meeker,Honorary Chairman

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