Try Change was recently in La Jolla California where we discovered a very nice event at St. James by-the Sea Episcopal Church. The name of the event was "The Art of Latin America". At the festival the church raised funds for Dorcas House (a foster home Tijuana) and the "Responsibility" school at the municipal dump in Tijuana. All proceeds from the event were divided between the the two schools and will help pay for schooling, food and medical cost.
The church was able to raise funds through ticket sales that enabled you to enjoy food and music provided by Jose Morales and to see the "Danza de los Viejitos" (Dance of the Old Men). You can see some of the dancers in our video. Participants could also take part in a silent auction for the artists' work as well as for a group of paintings completed by the children of Dorcas House.
We had a great time at the festival, great music fantastic art work for sale and we had a great tour guide named Mary (We hope we remembered your name correctly!). She took the time to explain the roots of the festival as well as take us on a tour of the church- Thanks Mary!
If you would like to to visit Dorcas House contact Colin Mathewson: colinmathewson@gmail.com
To join the medical team, contact Dr. Patrick Sweet: Patrick.sweet@med.nav.mil
To make a donation, contact Terri Mathes: tmathes@cox.net
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Try Change shirts now available at the following stores:
Swank - Pentagon City Mall
Indigo - Georgetown
Changes - selected stores
Sports Zone - selected stores
Shadows - Forestville Mall
Fashion Mechanics - Springfield Mall
Evado in the Fair Oaks Mall
Remember, 10% of all proceeds go to Volunteers of America Chesapeake!
Thanks for your support!
Vince & Chrissie
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