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Donor Spotlight: Brian Clark

Wednesday, 11 August 2010 19:24 by Interns
Name: Brian Clark  (View Brian's Gift Page and Photos of His Impact Here)
 
    
1. How did you hear about The Generation Project? 
I heard about The Generation Project while I was working with Teach For America's Alumni Affairs Team in the New York Regional Office.  My interest was perked by its innovative approach to donating.  At present, I am a Program Manager with Teach For India in Pune. 
 
2. Tell us a little bit about the gift you designed.
The gift I designed was rather broad for the purpose of teaching ballet or about ballet in low-income communities.  My partner is a classically trained ballet dancer who is a company member with Rioult in New York City.  Though I am not a dancer myself, it struck me how little I had been exposed to dance in my life as the son of a Mexican immigrant who had come to the states to pick fruit.  As I thought about it more, I became rather perturbed by the idea that so many kids in inner-city schools may be surrounded by the arts throught he nature of the cities in which they reside, but otherwise unable to access them due to the stratification ofour society.  I wanted to create a gift that would allow a talented teacher to help expose students to an art form I have grown to love.
 
3. What advice do you have for other donors? 
One thing I would tell other donors: Be creative!  Though I may not be a classically trained ballet dancer, nor am I fluent in dance-speak, I know that I love it.  And our scholars should likewise have the chance to fall in love with dance too!
 
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Daphne Willis Rocks!

Thursday, 5 August 2010 01:33 by Interns

Last week Daphne Willis, the incredible songstress (think female Jack Johnson) performed (barefoot!) at SPACE in Evanston to a packed house.  Five of us from The Generation Project's summer intern team, plus founder Jessica Rauch, attended the show and were blown away -- not only by Daphne's beautiful voice and engaging presence but by her incredible generosity.  At the show Daphne kicked off a long-term partnership with The Generation Project, encouraging her fans to give back through our organization and committing to giving gifts at numerous future shows.  Her first gift through The Generation Project will be an acoustic guitar for a budding musician.  Such a perfect example of how someone can use their deepest passion to make a very real difference in the life of a child growing up in poverty. 

Sincerest thanks to Daphne from all of us at The Generation Project!  We are so excited to continue collaborating with you to expand opportunities for kids in need!!

Check out Daphne's website here.  And see pics from the concert below and after the jump.  Sincerest thanks to Justin Barbin, our amazing photographer! 

The team with Daphne after the show!  From left to right: Janice, Matt, Tricia, Jessica, Daphne, Lee, and Andrea (wearing Daphne's sweet goggles). More...

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Donor Spotlight: Marie' Digby Awards Guitar to Student Who Shares Her Passion

Tuesday, 15 September 2009 18:30 by Jessica Rauch

Today we're celebrating the launch of Marie' Digby's sophmore album, Breathing Underwater.  Marie', a huge supporter of The Generation Project since the beginning, has done a lot to spread the word about our organization and to support our start up efforts.  

Congratulations Marie'!!!  We are so proud of you!

It also seems fitting on this exciting occassion to highlight Marie's first donation through The Generation Project.  As one of our pilot donors this spring, Marie' designed and funded a songwriting contest for students in New York City.  Marie' was particularly touched by the lyrics submitted by Kevin, an eighth grader from the Bronx. She awarded him a brand new Martin guitar, similar to the one that helped her realize her passion for music when she was Kevin's age:

"I had been looking for ways to encourage children to turn to music when facing difficult times in their lives," Marie' told us.  "I am thrilled that The Generation Project finally gave me the chance to do that!  I was able to give away an acoustic guitar to a young songwriter.  This project is an amazing opportunity for anyone to give back to their communities in their own unique way." 


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