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Shape Center marks 35th
Anniversary Homecoming
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center plans a two-day
Homecoming celebration for Friday, April 23, 2004 and Saturday, April 24,
2004, 3815 Live Oak at Alabama.
1969 S.H.A.P.E.(Self-Help for African People through Education) offered
community) chiLdren free homework assistance and tutorial activity as its
first real program. Today the program is referred to as the Family
Strengthening and Empowerment Program ,EP), a program which began its focus
on children, was broadened to include services for the whole family. Within
its 35 years of service this has been the emphasis of L.A.P .E. Center, to
improve the quality of life for community families, through direct action
and provision of programs and services to meet real needs. Deloyd Parker,
member and Executive Director of S.H.A.P.E. said; "Our motto is Strong
Family: Strong ion. The quality of our community can be no stronger than the
quality of the families : make up that community." Within its 35 year life
span S.H.A.P.E. has tirelessly worked with individuals, families and
organizations to improve the quality of life for all. though programs like
family guidance and counseling; legal services; parenting support families;
the Kazi Shule Alternative School for elementary school children;
Forums,workshops, lectures and rallies to educate and inform the community
in a wide range of event issues; Voter Registration, education, mobilization
and transportation; the freedom Tour; Drug Treatment Referrals, and the
Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival Kwanza Celebration; S.H.A.P.E. has
established a reputation as an institution of all integrity and progressive
community involvement. Positive impact of S.H.A.P.E Community Center in the
life of the community could have been realized without numerous individuals,
families, businesses and mizations who over 35 years have continued to
selfishly offer their time and sources. On Friday, April 23 and Saturday,
April 24, S.H.A.P.E will be celebrating 35 years of valuable service to the
Houston and World community. The theme of this two celebration /fund-raiser
is "Returning to S.H.A.P.E. Tomorrow. The fund raising goal 50,000.00.
Corporations, organizations and individuals have been contacted, and have
agreed to respond. If you are a friend of S.H.A.P.E. you are invited to
return home to celebrate 35 years of helping others help themselves. Come
share the fun and commit to meeting the fund-raising goal. The value of
S.H.A.P.E. can be no greater than your contributions.
April 23.2004 (6:00 PM - 12:00 PM) Live Oak Street at Alabama Street
Live/Silent Auction (donated goods and services for auction) Product vendors
(a variety of specialty products for sale) The Raw Truth (natural food cafe
will be opened)
Saturday. April 24, 2004 (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM) 3815 Live Alabama Street)
Live/Silent Auction (donated goods and services auctioned) Kick-off Opening
Ceremony African Attire Processional (from Unity bank to S.H.A.P.E.) Outdoor
Stage Performances (dance, poetry, music, storytelling & testimonials)
Product vendors (a variety of specialty products for sale) The Qualls Room
(chess, dominos and computer games / Named for the Qualls, volunteer chess
game instructor) Oldies But Goodies Night (1960's music, 1960's dress,
contest. There will be activities just for the children on both days Call
713.521.0641 for additional information |
