Furthering a Tradition of Grassroots Giving

2005 Annual Report – Expanding Connections In our twenty-fi rst year, Rex strengthened its presence and organizations in those communities. In partnership with The giving capacity through continued outreach to an increas- Libra Foundation, Rex identifi ed and lent support to California ingly broad base of supporters and collaborators. Musicians organizations promoting environmental justice, conservation and fans came together for a benefi t concert at Berkeley’s and preservation, and sustainable agriculture. Word spread Greek Theater for “Comes a Time,” a celebration of the across the internet about the Rex Community Caravan, creative and humanitarian legacy of Jerry Garcia and and new riders joined our philanthropic journey. This report the Grateful Dead. Black Tie-Dye Balls in New York and describes the 2005 Rex Awards and Grants, events and

Washington, DC, initiated new relationships with grassroots fundraising activities, and collaborations.

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RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD BILL GRAHAM AWARD JERRY GARCIA AWARD In memory of music journalist Ralph J. Gleason, a In memory of pioneering producer and founding Rex In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex major fi gure in the advancement of music in America in board member Bill Graham, himself a refugee, this award board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to the 1960s, whose openness to new music and ideas tran- is for those working to assist children who are victims honor and support individuals and groups that work scended differences between generations and styles. of political oppression and human rights violations. to encourage creativity in young people.

WWOZ-FM Mercy Corps (MC) Marsh Youth Theater (MYT) WWOZ is a community radio station Mercy Corps alleviates suffering, MYT provides high quality theater established to serve the musicians poverty and oppression by helping arts education to San Francisco youth of New Orleans. Its mission is to people build secure, productive with a focus on outreach to children celebrate the cultural diversity of and just communities. The Award living in the multicultural Mission the city and its surrounding regions is in support of work in Western District. The theater brings to the through music and information. In Sudan’s Darfur region, where MC Mission community a much needed the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, is providing essential humanitarian intensive and unique integrated arts WWOZ is committed to create the assistance to internally displaced education program year round. At means to advocate for the music cul- Sudanese in the refugee camps, the core of all Marsh programs is the ture of New Orleans. The station is improving sanitation and hygiene, belief that if each individual is given establishing a news service for their distributing relief items, providing the tools, technique and venue to be website and broadcast/streaming protection and skill-building ac- successful in one venture, the seeds operations in order to keep displaced tivities for women and creating safe are planted to build a fundamental musicians informed and connected. places for children to learn and play. belief in one’s ability for success. 1008 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dept. W, PO Box 2669, Portland, OR 97208-2669 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 • 504-382-1239 • www.wwoz.org • 202-463-7383 • www.mercycorpsdc.org • 415-826-5750 • www.themarsh.org From the Executive Director Recently I was asked about my vision of the future of the Rex Foundation given that our origins are so tied to the Grateful Dead and the support of Deadheads. My smile broadened as I reflected on the last 4+ years of renewal, particularly all that happened in 2005, and what these experiences signify for the future. Furthering a Tradition of Grassroots Giving Since December 2001, when we launched the renewal of the Rex Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS with The Healing Power of Music at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, we Bob Weir have raised $1.1 million and granted $676,000 to 109 grassroots programs across Cameron Sears Sage Scully the U.S. and internationally. Adding to the base of grant making that occurred John Scher between 1984 and 1995, the Rex Foundation has now granted $8 million to over Cliff Palefsky Roger McNamee 1,000 programs. Nick Morgan John Leopold With our renewal efforts we have endeavored to create events which raise Michael Klein Rosalie Howarth funds for grant making while also fostering community connection, creativity Mickey Hart Freddy Hahne and collaboration for social change. The renewal seeds we have been planting Carolyn Garcia these last few years are flowering. What is most heartening is that we are not Andy Gadiel Stefanie Coyote only continuing to connect with the musicians and Deadheads already familiar Barry Caplan with our work, but also, and increasingly, with the new generation of musicians, Diane Blagman Steve Bernstein fans and philanthropic organizations who want to be part of our efforts. Bill Graham (1984 – d.1991) Jerry Garcia (1984 – d.1995) As you read through this report you will see the different ways we have con- ADVISORY BOARD nected with people to create collaborations that fund vital grassroots programs Bill Walton like those described here, and bring us together as a grassroots philanthropic Jon McIntire Larry Brilliant community. The added spark in these activities is the quality of the musical Bernie Bildman experiences generated by the creativity and positive energy of the musicians, John Perry Barlow EMERITUS – Hal Kant who generously contributed their time and talents to participate in our Black EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tie-Dye Balls and the Comes A Time benefit. Sandy Sohcot Administration Because of the successes of our 2005 endeavors, we granted $110,000 during the Chris Meharg year and began 2006 by distributing another $85,000. Each of you receiving this Writer: Barbara Saunders report is in some way responsible for these successes. As you look at the phrase Volunteers: Alan Trist sitting beside our logo – Furthering a Tradition of Grassroots Giving – take credit Brooke McKinney for being part of what we are doing to continue what the Grateful Dead and fans started at that first Rex benefit concert in the spring of 1984. I look forward The Rex Foundation is named after Rex Jackson, to traveling the road ahead with you on the virtual bus of the Rex Community a Grateful Dead roadie and later road manager until Caravan. – Sandy Sohcot his untimely death in 1976 Mission Statement HOW REX WORKS The Rex Foundation continues to embody the spirit of generosity and concern that evolved The Rex Foundation has no in the culture of the Deadheads and the Grateful Dead, aiming to help secure a healthy paid board members. Virtually environment, promote individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary all of our grant recipients are social services, assist others less fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous selected through the personal knowledge and outreach of our people and ensure their cultural survival, build a stronger community, and educate chil- decision makers – as a result, dren and adults everywhere. grant requests are not solicited. We have no application forms Guiding Principles and Values and no published guidelines. • We respect traditional wisdom cultures. Grants are made once or • We respect individual rights and differences. twice a year, and our report • We are willing to take risks and trust people. is published annually. • We help people who are helping others and are trying to make a difference. • We help people develop bold new solutions to problems. REX FOUNDATION • We benefit the broader community and the broader good. P.O. Box 29608 • We practice inclusiveness and open-mindedness. San Francisco, CA 94129 • We support organizations committed to grassroots action. (415) 561-3134 • We seek to identify entities doing good work that might otherwise be overlooked. www.rexfoundation.org • Our support helps beyond direct funding by boosting the visibility of the recipient’s work. • We want to be an agent of change, to help leverage greater impact. Federal ID # 68 0033257 • We are non-partisan. PRINTED ON • We promote an active, informed citizenry. Vanguard Ecoblend • The Foundation is an efficient conduit for supporting the community. 25% Hemp + 75% PCW • Being part of the Rex Foundation is enjoyable. Living Tree Paper Company • We carry on the best of the spirit of the 60’s to create a more harmonious world. Partnerships for Grant Making REX EVENTS – A MUSICAL YEAR This year, Rex expanded a partnership with The Libra The Rex Foundation held three very special benefit Foundation, a family foundation that aims to unite the concerts in late 2005, furthering endeavors to host global struggle for human rights with U.S. social justice events in cities throughout the United States. In the work. The Libra Foundation’s grant of $30,000 was for Bay Area, the Jerry Garcia Estate LLC partnered with grassroots programs in California working on sustain- the Rex Foundation for a one-of-a-kind celebration able agriculture, environmental justice, and environ- of Jerry Garcia’s music and spirit. In Washington, mental preservation, conservation and restoration. Rex DC and New York City, Rex collaborated with local also received grants from two other family foundations volunteers and businesses to produce Black Tie-Dye to support youth in San Francisco and environmental Ball events and identify beneficiaries in those regions. sustainability in California. Support from these founda- During the last few months of the year, images from tions represents recognition by the philanthropic com- Hurricane Katrina’s destruction reminded us all of the munity of the Rex Foundation’s track record for iden- universal importance of community, compassion and tifying worthy programs that larger, more traditional respect for people beyond our immediate circles. Tak- funding sources overlook. The Rex Foundation thanks ing concerts “on the road” enables Rex to expand its its funding partners for their generosity and trust and reach while staying true to its commitment to foster- looks forward to continuing to work together. ing service at the local level. Rex Foundation as Designated Beneficiary In 2005 Rex was designated the beneficiary of several music-related events across the country. In July 2005, the Rex Foundation was part of the10,000 Lakes Festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. On September 1st, Rex was named the beneficiary of a reception Palisades Financial held in connection with the concert in New York’s Central Park featuring Bob Weir & Ratdog and Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers. On October 21st, Dark Star Orchestra’s concert at the Fillmore in San Francisco was designated as a Rex fundraiser. The Rex Foundation is grateful for the support of everyone involved in these events. Rex Community Caravan The Rex Community Caravan, fully initiated in 2005, Comes A Time Benefit Tribute Band Photo: Susana Millman is gaining momentum on the Internet’s superhighway. Comes a Time – a Celebration of the Music Rex seeks to engage supporters with the reach of the and Spirit of Jerry Garcia, Greek Theater, World Wide Web, encouraging participation at any level Berkeley, California, September 24th of contribution. For five dollars, or more, supporters get The Jerry Garcia Estate presented an inspirational musi- on board the Caravan, and we are connected as a philan- cal tribute to Jerry Garcia, with proceeds going to the thropic community creating ripples far and wide. Rex Foundation. Under the musical direction of Bob Weir, with the participation of Bill Kreutzmann and Statement of Revenue and Disbursements Mickey Hart, five hours of Jerry Garcia music was per- and Changes in Net Assets for Year Ending 12/31/05 formed by an incredible line-up of musicians, including OPERATING REVENUES Trey Anastasio, Hamza El Din, Brian Godchaux, Warren Special Events Revenue $ 484,501 Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Bruce Hornsby, Jerry Garcia Less: Cost of direct benefit to donors (109,393) Band musicians Gloria Jones, Jackie LaBranch, Melvin Net Revenue from Special Events 375,108 Outside Fundraising Benefits 10,292 Seals, Marty Holland and Sam Howard, Donna Jean Contributions 89,981 Godchaux-MacKay, David Nelson, Sandy Rothman, The Merchandise Income 1,803 String Cheese Incident musicians Jason Hann, Michael Interest 6,276 Total Operating Revenues 483,460 Kang, Keith Moseley and Bill Nershi, Ratdog musicians OPERATING EXPENSES Kenny Brooks, Jeff Chimenti, Mark Karan, Jay Lane and Grants 110,000 Robin Sylvester, and very special guest Merl Saunders. Management and General Fundraising 141,015 Total Operating Expenses 251,015 The family of Jerry Garcia was there to remark on how Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets 232,445 important this evening was to carrying on all that Jerry Net Assets, beginning of year 212,870 has contributed. It seemed this sentiment was fully af- Temporarily restricted net assets 21,866 Net Assets, end of year $ 467,181 firmed by the musicians as well as the joyful, tearful and deeply grateful audience. 3 REX 2005 BLACK TIE-DYE BALLS

Mickey Hart Donna Jean

Tom Constanten

Rob Barraco

David Nelson Klyph Black

David MacKay

Greg Anton

Tom Circosta Black Tie-Dye Balls: the Zen Tricksters, with Special Guests (photos by Greg Kessler). Center bottom, the Dark Star Orchestra Center for Ethical Culture, New York, Nov.12th Nightclub 9:30, Washington, DC, Dec. 3rd The concert hall of the New York Society for Ethical Long time Rex Foundation supporters, the Dark Star Culture in Manhattan was the site of a musical extrava- Orchestra, and special guest Donna Jean Godchaux- ganza featuring the Zen Tricksters and a line-up of spe- MacKay honored the memory of DSO co-founder Scott cial guests. Mickey Hart contributed vocals and cowbell Larned, a devoted musician and dedicated Rex sup- to an all-star rendition of Iko Iko. Tom Constanten, porter, who initiated the first Black Tie-Dye Ball with Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, David Nelson, Michael the March 2004 Chicago DSO benefit. A student combo Falzarano, Rob Barraco, Greg Anton, Wendy Lanter, and from the Washington Jazz Art Institute, one of the ben- David MacKay joined the Tricksters to create inspired eficiary organizations, provided ambient music for the music. Rex is excited to have made the connection reception that preceded the main performance. In an within the world of “Ethical Culture,” an educational original set that formed a tapestry of past and present, movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim Donna Jean traded vocals with Dark Star Orchestra’s of life is working to create a more humane society. Lisa Mackey. 4 THE REX FOUNDATION’S 2005 GRANT BENEFICIARIES Organic Farming Research Foundation The mission of Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is to sponsor research related to organic farming practices, to disseminate research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopt- ing organic production systems, and to educate the public and deci- sion-makers about organic farming issues. OFRF’s work has catalyzed the development of new organic farming knowledge and prodded Congress, the USDA and universi- ties to begin serving the needs of organic family farmers. PO Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • 831-426-6606 • www.ofrf.org Sustainable Fishery Organic Farming Research Foundation Advocates JazzMasters Workshop A Living Library Sustainable Fishery Advocates (SFA) JazzMasters Workshop (JMW) puts A project of Life Frames, Inc. seeks to educate consumers, restau- the power of music performance A Living Library functions as a com- rants, distributors, and retailers on directly in the hands of children and munity learning environment using sustainable fishery issues, with the young adults by providing them a systemic approach to environmen- goal of decreasing unsustainable unprecedented access to world class tal transformation through interdis- fishing practices, while improving professional musicians. By facilitat- ciplinary, project-based learning, the livelihoods of people who fish, ing weekly hands on workshops, community ecological planning fish populations and ocean ecosys- artists directly interact with, educate and state-of-the-art communication tems. SFA’s FishWise is a seafood and inspire students. At the core of technologies. A Living Library is labeling system for grocery stores JMW is the belief that consistent committed to educating youth and that makes it easy for consumers to mentoring and music are key cata- adults through projects that enhance choose sustainable seafood. SFA also lysts in keeping children in school, communities by participatory de- works with Environmental Defense out of gangs and off drugs. velopment of the local habitat using P.O. Box 73, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. • 831-659- to develop labeling that will provide 4654 • www.jazzmastersworkshop.org local resources and skills. 93 Mirabel, San Francisco, CA 94110 • 415-206- consumers with information about 9710 • www.alivinglibrary.org the level of mercury and other con- Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice taminants in seafood. San Francisco Youth and PO Box 233, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 • www.sustain- Greenaction for Health and Envi- ablefishery.org Government Delegation ronmental Justice is a multiracial Youth and Government is a state- Californians for GE-Free grassroots organization that works wide program that engages urban Agriculture to educate, empower, mobilize, and youth in a hands-on approach to Californians for GE-Free Agriculture unite community members and the learning about democracy. Teens (Cal GE-Free) is a well-researched, public at large to stop existing and from grades 10-12 spend 6 months community based coalition that potential threats from pollution. The researching the lawmaking process, brings together sustainable agri- Rex Foundation grant will be used learning how government works, culture farmers and organizations towards Greenaction’s “Stop Incin- and drafting legislation. The pro- with consumer and environmental erators in Disguise, Support Healthy gram culminates in a 5-day model groups in order to educate, evalu- Communities” campaign in Cali- legislative session and court in ate and address the environmental, fornia working to prevent the sting Sacramento, complete with youth human health, and economic risks of incineration-like technologies governor, youth justices and the of genetic engineering (GE) in ag- related to medical and solid waste, enactment of legislation. riculture. tires, and sewage sludge. Embarcadero YMCA, 169 Stuart Street, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental, CA 95465 One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 760, San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA 94105 • 415-957-9622 • 707-874-1558 • www.calgefree.org 94102 • 415-248-5011 • www.greenaction.org • www.ymcasf.org/embarcadero

5 Planet Care Planet Care provides humanitarian aid to suffering people around the globe, with a current focus on grant- ing much needed medical care to mothers and children along the Thai- Burma border. Fifty years of civil war, tropical and infectious disease, and excessive land-mining have contributed to displacing thousands of people and giving Burma one of the worst health records in Southeast Asia. To this day, countless families are hiding in the jungle without ac- cess to medical care. The grant from the Rex Foundation will help Planet Care reach out to accommodate and care for more refugees. 801 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94701 • 510-594- 4027 • www.Planetcare.org People’s Grocery People’s Grocery is a community- Planet Care based organization working to find by industrial logging companies in intention to preserve and empower creative solutions to the food needs Humboldt County. Since that vic- the textile tradition and indigenous of the residents of West Oakland by tory, it has worked to ensure that wisdom of Peru’s ancient civiliza- building a local food system and state and federal agencies uphold tions. Without a written language, local economy. The mission is to up- environmental laws and protect the ancient Inca’s communicated hold the human right to healthy and endangered species. their wisdom in cloth, documenting P.O.Box 397, Garberville, CA 95542 • 707-923-4210 affordable food and to build com- • www.wildcalifornia.org and representing cultural and ances- munity self-reliance by increasing tral concepts and beliefs. TAPPT’s neighborhood access to locally-pro- Global Health Through mission is to promote the continu- duced fruits and vegetables and by Education, Training and ation of the traditional lifestyle of promoting social enterprise, youth Service harmonious existence with the envi- entrepreneurship, sustainable agri- Global Health Through Education, ronment while creating a sustainable culture and grassroots organizing. Training and Service (GHETS) is a economy for the tribe through the The vision is to help transform West non-profit organization that imple- marketing of their textiles. 2 South Pinehurst, #2D, New York, NY 10033 • 917- Oakland into a thriving center of ments innovations in education and 582-3349 • www.weaversofwisdom.org economic well-being, sustainability, service to improve health in poor The Immediate Life and social justice supported by an and underserved communities in entrepreneurial spirit for innovation developing countries. Founded The Immediate Life is a collaboration and self-determination. by a small international group of of Reverend Billy and the Church of 3265 Market Street, Oakland, CA 94608 • 510-652- physicians and health advocates, Stop Shopping with Forest Ethics to 7607• www.peoplesgrocery.org GHETS arose from the apparent set a precedent by changing compa- Environmental Protection critical need for an organization that nies’ purchasing decisions so as to Information Center could link and support individuals, stop sacrificing California and Cana- The Environmental Protection Infor- institutions, and other organizations da old growth forests for paper pulp mation Center (EPIC) is a communi- committed to realizing the vision of for catalogs. The catalog industry ty based organization that combines healthcare for all accounts for over 18 billion catalogs 8 North Main Street, Suite 404, Attleboro, MA 02703 public education, citizen advocacy • 508-448-8346 • www.ghets.org a year; and while much of the pulp and strategic litigation with inte- comes from threatened old growth grated, science-based approaches The Association for the boreal forests, many of the catalogs to protect and restore forests, water- Preservation of Peruvian go straight into landfills; e.g. one sheds, coastal estuaries, and native Textiles company generates one million cata- species in northwest California. The Association for the Preserva- logs a day, of which 97% are expect- EPIC originated in response and de- tion of Peruvian Textiles (TAPPT) ed to go directly into the garbage. P.O.Box 1556, Canal St Station, New York, NY 10013 fense of aerial pesticide application is a nonprofit organization with the • 718-853-4025 • www.Revbilly.com 6 The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Program – Disabled Sports USA From Proceeds of the DC Black Tie-Dye Ball The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project provides sports and rehabilitation programs to service members who are still in the hospital undergoing physical and emotional rehabilitation. The soldiers currently served are those who have been severely and permanently disabled after fighting in the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. The program involves in-service clinics held in the Physical Therapy wards to teach patients about sports programs. Patients are taken to out- door recreational facilities to learn to snow ski, snowboard, water ski, The Wounded Warrior – Disabled Sports Program bicycle, kayak, golf, rock climb and other sports. The program is a means Tipitinas Foundation ronmental issues that affect people of early intervention and transition From Proceeds of Katrina Recovery Fund all over the country, while uniting back into civilian life. The Tipitinas Foundation was es- artists and music lovers of dozens 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD tablished in New Orleans in 1997 of different musical genres. The Rex 20850 • 301-217-9838 • www.dsusa.org in support of childhood music Foundation grant will assist funding Adaptive Sports Foundation education, the professional devel- their challenge of the National Park From Proceeds of the NY BlackTie-Dye Ball opment of adult musicians, and the Service’s draft plan for the manage- Since 1984, the Adaptive Sports viability of New Orleans music as a ment of the Colorado River as it Foundation (ASF) has provided cultural, educational and economic flows through the Grand Canyon 1536 Wynkoop St Suite B200, Denver, CO 80202 • skiing and snowboarding lessons resource. The foundation’s mission 303-454-3304 • www.RocktheEarth.org to people with disabilities. Initially has changed to focusing on rebuild- South Royalton Legal Clinic starting with 20 volunteer instruc- ing the community devastated by tors and 30 students, the Foundation From Proceeds of the NY BlackTie-Dye Ball Hurricane Katrina. Funds raised is now serving over 1,500 individu- The Legal Clinic educates Vermont will now be allocated towards find- als annually, and has added sports Law School students in the skills and ing musicians housing, gigs, and and activities including swimming, methods necessary for the ethical instruments. tennis, hiking, biking, fishing and 1251 North Ardenwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA practice of law by providing a broad 70806 • 828-216-3960 • www.tipitinasfoundation.org overnight camping. ASF serves range of free legal services to working persons five years and older with and low-income residents of central Rock The Earth different types disabilities ranging and southeastern Vermont. Children Rock the Earth (RtE) is a non profit, from the relatively mild to severe First! Legal Advocacy Project was national public interest environmen- disabilities such as quadriplegia. developed to help children caught tal organization dedicated to protect- The Foundation offers the chance for in highly contentious divorce and ing and defending America’s natural disabled persons to gain confidence separation proceedings that often re- resources through partnerships with and self esteem that furthers their sult in real and substantial emotional the music industry and the world- full participation in day-to-day life. harm to the children. The primary P. O. Box 266, Windham, NY 12496 • 518-734-5070 wide environmental community. • www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org Rock the Earth joins many corpo- goal of this project is to protect the rations together through common best interests of children. A second G. Larned counsel to litigate environmental goal is to give law students experi- Port Education Fund issues of mutual concern, using the ence in difficult cases involving dis- From Proceeds of the DC Black Tie-Dye Ball medium of music as a uniting force advantaged populations to prepare The December 3rd Black Tie-Dye for funding support. With its range them to be effective advocates for Ball featured music by Dark Star those most in need of legal services. of partnerships, RtE is able to address P. O. Box 117, South Royalton, VT 05068 • 802-831- Orchestra. This benefit was in honor and raise awareness of various envi- 1500 • www.vermontlaw.edu of the memory of Scott Larned, co- 7 founder and keyboardist of Dark Star Orchestra until his untimely death at the age of 36 in April 2005. At the benefit’s silent auction, two items were auctioned with the pro- ceeds of $4,800 designated for the education fund of Scott’s 4-year old daughter. One of the auction items was a guitar donated and signed by Bob Weir. Bank One, 400 Central Avenue, Northfield, IL 60093 Perry School Community Services Center From Proceeds of the DC Black Tie-Dye Ball Perry School Community Services Center, Inc. was created to address issues of chronic poverty in the North Capitol St. area of Washington, DC. Community Harvest and provide services in youth devel- (WJAI) was founded to further the Community Harvest opment, economic empowerment teaching of music in a nurturing, From Proceeds of the DC BlackTie-Dye Ball and social services. The mission of mentoring atmosphere to the un- Community Harvest was founded in the Perry School Community Ser- derserved population of Washington February 1997 on the belief that all vices Center is to eradicate poverty, DC. The current mission and com- people should have access to good, its causes and consequences through mitment of WJAI is to the education, healthy food regardless of one’s a collaborative, comprehensive and presentation and documentation of neighborhood or income level. The integrated approach to social ser- Jazz Music in and for the Washing- mission of Community Harvest is to vices, economic empowerment and ton, DC community. Summer and create a locally rooted, sustainable youth development, resulting in weekend programs provide hands- food system that meets the needs positive outcomes for youth, adults on instrument instruction and the of both the underserved communi- and families 128 M Street, NW, #100, Washington, DC 20001 • basic tools to become successful, ties and small farmers in the DC 202-312-7150 • www.perryschool.org well-rounded artists. Students are region.Youth receive employment Rock and Wrap It Up! also exposed to the history of jazz opportunities and leadership train- through lecture, demonstration, ing to promote their growth as From Proceeds of the NY Black Tie-Dye Ball audio and video files and interaction individuals and agents for positive Founded in 1990, Rock and Wrap with successful, working musicians. social change. It Up! safely recovers leftover food 1409 Dellafield Place, NW, Washington, DC 20011- 325 Decatur Street, NW, #2, Washington, DC 20011 • from such venues as rock concerts, 4346 • 202-291-1949 • www.dcjazzmusic.org 202-667-8875 • www.communityharvestdc.org sports events and school programs to feed the hungry. Because of the success of Rock and Wrap It Up!, financial resources otherwise used to provide food are freed up to treat the root causes of poverty. The program has developed the concept of ‘con- tractual obligation of leftover food’, and works with entities such as cater- ers, government agencies, school ad- ministrators and inter-faith agencies to increase hunger awareness and develop strategies for food recovery. 405 Oceanpoint Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 • 516-295-0670 • www.rockandwrapitup.org The Wahington Jazz Arts Institute From Proceeds of the DC Black Tie-Dye Ball

The Washington Jazz Arts Institute Institute Arts Jazz Washington The 8