Sampaguita In My Pocket

**RSVP REQUIRED UPON ENTRY **

RSVP CLOSED Monday, 10/18/21 @ 11:59P or once we are at maximum capacity | 18 & over

About the organization:

Non-profit Focuses On Arts Programming and Mentorship for Filipina/x Youth

PINAYSPHERE Fundraising Event Brings Ventura County Filipino Community Together during Filipino American History Month

PINAYSPHERE (pih-nai-sphere) is a non-profit organization for Filipina/x American (Pinay) girls and young adults, that provides support in their artistic exploration by providing art programs to grades 9-12 in Ventura County, and mentorship for ages 18 - 24 across the U.S. Our mission at PINAYSPHERE is to provide classrooms and community centers with different art (medium) programs, 1:1 mentorship support, & provide the building blocks to develop self-confidence through our annual awards ceremony / art exhibition.

About the event:

‘Sampaguita In My Pocket’ Fundraiser

‘Sampaguita In My Pocket’ / sahm-pah-gee-tah/ (Philippine’s national flower, similar to a jasmine flower, that symbolizes purity, devotion & dedication) is PINAYSPHERE’s first fundraising mixer to raise funds to grow the organization’s capacity, build more youth programming, and hiring staff. We will be going over our 2022 year budgeting plan, hearing from mentors & mentees from our recent mentorship program and a few local art advocates in our community.

Please read our COVID-19 Protocols:

We are taking safety at our event seriously. After careful consideration with our PINAYSHERE team, we have implemented the following measures to promote the health and well-being of attendees and staff:

What’s expected of attendees:

-Masks required for all guests

-Color coded bracelets worn based on your preference

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Host or Publisher PINAYSPHERE Filipina-Youth Arts Organization