Thursday, December 27, 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012

D-Town Farm: DBCFSN Year End Solicitation Letter.

D-Town Farm: DBCFSN Year End Solicitation Letter:   Dear Supporter of Food Justice: The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) has worked tirelessly for nearly sev...

Donate to DBCFSN! DBCFSN Year End Solicitation Letter.


 
Dear Supporter of Food Justice:

The Detroit Black Community
Food Security Network (DBCFSN) has worked tirelessly
for nearly seven years to contribute to the public dialogue about, and practice of, food security and food justice in Detroit. We continue to operate innovative programs that grow fresh produce, train urban farmers, sell food cooperatively, influence public policy, engage youth and address racism within the food system.
Among our many significant milestones achieved in 2012 were:
          Completion of feasibility study for the expansion of our co-op buying club to a full service retail food co-op store
          Installation of water lines and frost-free hydrants at D-Town Farm
          Implementation of our first Summer Urban Ag Internship Program
          Awarded a $10,000 grant from Food Co-op Initiative to conduct community education and engagement sessions on our food co-op
          Expanded our 6th Annual Harvest Festival to two days and featured keynotes by Urban Ag Guru Will Allen and Vegan Chef Bryant Terry
          Received the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award
          Provided leadership and helped to frame the issues in the struggle for land justice in Detroit

We are asking our friends and supporters to make a generous year-end donation to the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network to help us deepen and broaden our on-going work of building food justice, food security and food sovereignty for Detroiters.  We appreciate all donations from $10 to $10,000. DBCFSN is a 501c3 non-profit, so all donations are tax deductible. Your generous donation will help us continue making progress towards achieving our goals.
Donations can be made on-line at our website (www.detroitblackfoodsecurity.org), or can be mailed to:
Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
3800 Puritan
Detroit, MI 48238
We appreciate your support and look forward to the opportunity to continue serving our community in the upcoming year.
 Respectfully,

 Malik Yakini, Executive Director


Wednesday, December 5, 2012

D-Town Farm: Danny Glover speaking at a meeting this Saturday,D...

D-Town Farm: Danny Glover speaking at a meeting this Saturday,D...: The battle for land justice heats up further with actor/activist Danny Glover speaking at a meeting this Saturday organized by Detroite...

Danny Glover speaking at a meeting this Saturday,December 8, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology, 10800 E. Canfield, 1 block east of French Road, Detroit, 48214.

The battle for land justice heats up further with actor/activist Danny Glover speaking at a meeting this Saturday organized by Detroiters opposed to the proposed sale of more than 1500 City owned lots to John Hantz. The meeting will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology, 10800 E. Canfield, 1 block east of French Road, Detroit, 48214. Spread the word!!! We need a heavy turnout by those living on Detroit's lower east side.
The battle for land justice heats up further with actor/activist Danny Glover speaking at a meeting this Saturday organized by Detroiters opposed to the proposed sale of more than 1500 City owned lots to John Hantz. The meeting will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology, 10800 E. Canfield, 1 block east of French Road, Detroit, 48214. Spread the word!!! We need a heavy turnout by those living on Detroit's lower east side. "The hotter the battle, the sweeter the victory!"