Raising Expectations Firer Starter

On August 12, 2008 Raising Expectations held its very first FireStarter[donor program] fundraiser at Nani Salon & Spa, a beautiful new facility located in Atlantic Station. Owner, Shandon Anderson was gracious enough to not only offer his beautiful facility as a backdrop for our event but also had his staff members available to offer free mini-spa treatments for all those that attended. This FireStarter event was one of many avenues our esteemed board members and co-founders pursued to accomplish the goal of raising funds to match our United Way grant and share the great news about our work. Attendees included APS Board Member Khaatim S. El and new state representative Rashad Taylor just to name a few.

Raising Expectations, Inc. is a youth development program offering high quality, well-organized support services and mentoring to local Atlanta youth. For nearly 14 years, RE has served the lives of Atlanta’s youth with an unparalleled commitment to their education and advancement.

We are still raising much needed dollars so please support our efforts to spark the fire of hope and ambition in the lives of our youth residing in Atlanta’s Westside communities (Vine City, English Avenue, Washington Park, and Simpson Road Corridor). Donations can be made online at our website http://www.raisingexpectations.org/ or mailed to Raising Expectations Inc. P.O. Box 92814 Atlanta, GA 30314. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 678-768-4932.

In Service,
Maria E. Armstrong
Co-Founder
Raising Expectations Inc.
678-768-4932

http://www.raisingexpectations.org/

“Tell a child that they will never amount to anything and watch as a tiny flame is extinguished before it ever had the chance to become a source of warmth and light. Tell that same child that nothing is out of their reach given the
skills and confidence to achieve their dream and watch instead how that flame becomes a bright, life-sustaining fire. “