Crispus Attucks Association

EVENTS

Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day May 8, 2008 8 A.M.- 2 P.M. Crispus Attucks - 605 South Duke Street, York, PA 17401 A day of informative and interactive opportunities to learn about the effects teenage pregnancy has on the individual and society. Local teens are invited to come and learn for themselves. For more information contact Holly Gould, Program Director, at 717-848-8857.

Crispus Attucks Annual Events

	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
	Each year on the third Monday in January, the Crispus Attucks Association is joined by the Volunteer Center of York County to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. by engaging volunteers in service projects. The day starts off with a home-cooked breakfast and entertainment for community residents. To show their support of Dr. King’s vision of community unity, after the program, attendees can participate in one of several service projects that benefit York residents. Please contact Jacquie Martino at Crispus Attucks 717-848-3610 ext. 262 for more information.

Annual Meeting
The third Sunday of every March, the Crispus Attucks Association holds its annual meeting to highlight the previous year’s accomplishments. All members of the Crispus Attucks Association can vote for new Board of Directors members prior to the meeting; ballots are counted and the results are announced. Recognition is given and awards are presented to: community members who support the Crispus Attucks Association in special ways, employees for years of service, and retiring Board Members. This meeting is open to the community, so please join us!

	Red Cross Blood Drive
	Every April and October the Red Cross collects blood donations in Crispus Attucks Lounge. This project is sponsored by the Crispus Attucks YouthBuild Charter School students. To make an appointment or for more information, contact Jamiel Alexander at 717-848-3610 ext. 272.


Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day
The mission of the Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day is to provide an interactive and appealing forum for adolescents to learn preventive measures, behavioral changes, and the effects that teenage pregnancy has on them as an individual and on society. Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day is hosted by the Crispus Attucks ELECT (Education Leading to Employment & Career Training) Program; please call the CA Center for Employment & Training at 717-848-8857 for more information.

	Day of Caring
	The Day of Caring is a volunteer event hosted by the United Way of York County that helps United Way Agencies and volunteers connect. Please contact The United Way of York County at 717-843-0957 for more information.

Cultural Thanksgiving Celebration
Each year in November, the Crispus Attucks Rising STARS program hosts a Cultural Thanksgiving Celebration for CA members, staff, and the greater community to promote an understanding of cultural and racial diversity. Short presentations by our youth, entertainment and an awards ceremony recognizing community members and their commitment to working with our youth throughout the year is followed by entertainment and a family-style meal. Please contact Jacquie Martino at Crispus Attucks 717-848-3610 ext. 262 for more information.