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Give Art a Home Fundraiser - Save the Date!

Give Art a Home Fundraiser - Save the Date!

Excited to announce the Give Art A Home AFTS Fundraiser!
SAVE THE DATE ~ April 26th

We want YOU to sponsor AFTS! 
Go Online to our website to the drop down menu "Events" OR Print out form and mail in below!
THANKS for your support and can't wait to see you for a fun evening with drinks, eats, art and giving back!
We are looking forward to an amazing evening raising money for AFTS!
If you or your business would like to sponsor Give Art A Home please reach out to learnmore@artfromthestreets.org for sponsorship information.  
THANK YOU for your support!
Art From the Streets rely on generous donations of people like YOU! 
Purchasing artwork supports the artists directly. 
Donating to our program helps us to offer a free Open Studio 
for the homeless and at risk. THANK YOU!
 

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