December 2014 Newsletter
In this issue:
- The 2015 Cahoot
- RPG Solutions – Our Cahoot Sponsor!
- Our 2016 Partner…Kidznotes
- 14 Days of Band Together
- The StepUp 25th Anniversary Event
- A Look Back at 2014
- A Season of Giving Back
- StepUp & Kidznotes – Stay connected
The 2015 Cahoot
Don’t miss 2015’s Big Cahoot at City Limits Saloon! It’s going to be…wait for it…Legendary. Not only is Yarn back to headline, but we’ve also got rising star Kasey Tyndall opening and the Johnny Orr Band playing late night. And all of the dollars raised will go towards Band Together and our community programs!City Limits is renowned for its epic bull-riding events and is the sort of place for one of our more laid-back events. But be prepared for some foot stomping, whoopin’ and hollerin’- and don’t forget - jeans and boots are required! VIP tickets are just $75 and that includes three drink tickets, great down-home barbecue from Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue, plus food from the Oxford and Cameron Bar and Grill! General admission tickets are just $12 in advance and $15 day-of. The fun begins at 8:30 p.m. Get tickets or more info here.back to top
RPG Solutions – Our Cahoot Sponsor!
A big thanks to our good friends at RPG Solutions, who not only sponsor the Main Event but have stepped up to support the Big Cahoot. Band Together co-founder Phil Gruber is RPG’s CEO and founder. And he also serves on our advisory board! Phil and his team are proud to be the exclusive sponsor for the Big Cahoot.Since 2000, RPG Solutions has served as an advocate and trusted partner for their clients. Committed to delivering tailored employee benefits, HR and technology solutions, they deliver thoughtful strategic planning and professional services that result in sustained client and employee satisfaction.For over a decade, RPG has had a legacy of supporting our community through numerous charitable organizations and is a dedicated corporate partner with long-standing commitments in our community. For more information, visit www.rpg-solutions.com.back to top
Our 2016 Partner…Kidznotes
In case you missed the news, we’ve chosen our 2016 nonprofit partner! Kidznotes is inspired by “El Sistema,” the international movement of music for social change from Venezuela. Kidznotes changes the life trajectory of underserved K-12 students through orchestral training.Together, we aim to raise more than $1.5 million to expand the number of students served by Kidznotes in Durham and Raleigh to 600 by the 2016-2017 school year – an addition of 290 students over two years to Kidznotes’ current roster of 310. To see more about our new partner, check out our release from the announcement.back to top
14 Days of Band Together
Band Together is blessed to have a generous community supporting us, primarily through our concert events. Over 14 years, we have grown to support organizations beyond Wake County, and raised over $3.5 million. Our footprint continues to grow and we are aggressive in our intention to improve more lives.We also know that not everyone is able to be a sponsor at an event, or even join us for a concert. And because every dollar matters, we’re asking our Band Together faithful to find the money under the couch cushions and make a small, but meaningful contribution this season.For 14 days leading up to Christmas, we’ll be posting reflections of the journey so far, talking about the impact that YOU have made possible, and providing simple and quick ways for anyone to give just a little. For more info or to give, visit the 14 Days of Band Together.back to top
The StepUp 25th Anniversary Event
On October 10, 2014, StepUp Ministry hosted a gallery of photographs, Faces of Transformation, at Marbles Kids Museum to celebrate 25 years of service to unemployed, low-income individuals in the Triangle. Nearly 350 guests attended to view the photographic journey of five StepUp Ministry participants. The stories depicted in the gallery represent only a handful of the hundreds of individuals who have transformed their lives by finding gainful employment and learning the skills needed to sustain stable living in family and work over the long-term.The event raised $175,000, which will go towards the operational costs needed to teach 350+ people how to find and sustain employment, and to support 100+ and children in its yearlong life skills class. You can view images from this stunning gallery here. back to top
A Look Back at 2014
This year we topped the $3.5 million mark, but our success is measured in more than dollars. From Communities In Schools of Durham and Wake County to new partners and events, 2014 was also just plain FUN. We started the year with the Big Cahoot, raising thousands of dollars while wearing jeans and cowboy/girl boots! In March, our concert season was fully underway with our third Last Band Standing, showcasing local musicians where the winner, Jack the Radio, took the cash prize and a spot opening our Main Event.
The spring concert with Hall & Oates marked our biggest lineup to date, with the Robert Randolph Band, Jack the Radio and DJ Logic. It was also our biggest venue (Walnut Creek Amphitheatre) and the biggest VIP party. And, we raised nearly $600,000 with our 2014 partners Communities In Schools of Durham and Wake County.In September we joined the Hopscotch party in downtown Raleigh to raise a little money at Deep South the Bar for our own new event, HOPEscotch. And in October we partnered with Cameron Village for a little fundraising and some BT Awareness at their backyard concert series. We documented much of the year through videos thanks to our friends at Trimark Digital.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Isw5xZyBk&list=UUeyqmLN4ATEJue453_FGGVAback to top
A Season of Giving Back
As the holiday season rolls on, we wanted to help identify some local charities (many of which are our past nonprofit partners) that are spreading the cheer to those in need. Friends like Communities In Schools of Durham, Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, Urban Ministries of Wake County, Alliance Medical Ministry, Meals on Wheels (Durham) and more.We hope that this list will spark your philanthropic passion, and you will join them in their mission this month. And remember, there are lots of non-monetary ways to give that make a big impact! back to top
StepUp & Kidznotes – Stay connected
Sure, you’re part of the Band Together family but are you interested in finding out more about our 2015 and 2016 partners? They’ve got more news than we can share, and we recommend you visit their sites and email StepUp Ministry to receive their newsletter and go here to sign up for the Kidznotes newsletter.back to top