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A gathering of nonprofit groups will give everyone the chance to learn more about their mission in a fun, informal setting.
The second annual “Stronger Together” festival, hosted by the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance, will take place from 12-4 p.m. next Sunday (Sept. 16) at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St. in Livermore, with more than 50 booths. Admission is free, and all ages are encouraged to attend.
“The Bay Area has many amazing nonprofits that make a huge impact in our communities,” said Kathy Young, Nonprofit Alliance president and co-founder. “‘Stronger Together’ is a great platform for bringing these organizations together to build awareness of, and support for, the very important work that they do.”
The festival will feature a variety of activities, with a “Recycled Rodeo,” an interactive art project, and a demonstration by the Crayon Initiative of repurposing old crayons into new ones. There will also be a diaper collection, food drive and a prize drawing for those who visit every exhibitor.
“This year’s theme is ‘Be Inspired, Discover Your Cause,'” Young said. “Many community members want to volunteer but don’t know where to start. ‘Stronger Together’ provides a one-stop shop for people to connect with a nonprofit that matches their core values.”
“‘Stronger Together’ is a fabulous opportunity for anyone who wants to give back to our community,” said Susan Houghton, board president of Sunflower Hill. “Seeing all the local nonprofits together, supporting one another and focusing on the needs of our area, is extremely powerful.”
“As a volunteer, I am continually impressed with the myriad of new organizations that have emerged to make a difference,” she added.
For more information, visit tvnpa.org.
A separate event, “Taste of Downtown Culinary Stroll,” will be presented by Livermore Downtown Inc. in partnership with the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance, that same afternoon. The Stroll runs from 12-5 p.m. and will feature wine tasting, food sampling, shopping specials and live entertainment at businesses throughout downtown Livermore. Passes can be purchased at Flag Pole Plaza, corner of First Street and Livermore Avenue.
Paws In Need is a proud member of Tri Valley Non-Profit Alliance and will have a booth at the free Stronger Together Festival on Sunday, Sept. 16th, 12n-4pm. Stop by our booth while attending the Taste of Livermore Culinary Stroll or at the Festival – we’ll have volunteer info available! See you on the 16th! 🙂