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Rise Up: Our Celebration of Resilience
Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00pm CST
Online sale ends: 11/17/20 at 9:00pm CST
Youth Empowerment Performance Project
835 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60613
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Description

Join the Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP) for an evening in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience and Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. Through performance and communion we will honor those whose lives were taken, rejoice in the resilience of Trans, Trans Non-Binary, and Non-Binary Youth, build community, and raise funds to support us in continuing our work.

This event will take place on November 17th, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm (CST) through Zoom. Zoom link will be sent via email.  



Here's what you can expect from this gathering: 


  • Performances by YEPP Members

  • Breakout sections (optional)- Let's have some community building and fun!
    Session #1 - Music Room by YEPP Member and DJ Ty Jones. 
    Session #2 - Let's Have a Kiki (facilitated conversation)
    Session #3 - Breathing Room (guided meditation)

  • Youth Speakers - Addressing Youth Homelessness and Trans Day of Remembrance

  • Raffle Prize -  YEPP Member Levi Perez will create a live art piece during our event which will be raffled away during closing.

  • Music and More!



Ticket Sales/Sponsorships:

General Admission: $25
If you are not able to afford a ticket, you can email us at info@WeSayYEPP.com and ask for one. Some sponsors have been providing the funding for those that can't afford it. We are prioritizing Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Communities of Color to take advantage of free-complimentary tickets.


Level 1 Sponsorship: $500

This sponsorship level receives 5 tickets to attend our Rise Up 2020, 5 tickets to attend any future YEPP events in 2021 (Rise Up and/or Healing Performance Program Cycle 7 Production), 5 YEPP T-Shirts with the sizes required, Special Virtual Session for up to 10 attendees (pick one: salsa class, meditation, or creative writing), name on the YEPP website as a sponsor for one year, personal 'thank you' from the stage on the evening, logo displayed at the event, and photo 'thank you' on YEPP's social media pages.



Level 2 Sponsorship: $250
This sponsorship level receives 5 tickets to attend our Rise Up 2020, 5 tickets to attend any future YEPP events in 2021 (Rise Up and/or Healing Performance Program Cycle 7 Production), 3 YEPP T-Shirts with the sizes required, name on the YEPP website as a sponsor for one year, personal 'thank you' from the stage on the evening, logo displayed at the event, and photo 'thank you' on YEPP's social media pages.



For sponsorship information and/or questions, and volunteer positions, please email us at info@WeSayYEPP.com.


Additional Information
We will have a Sign Language Interpreter and Close Captioning.

Presented By

7:00pm to 9:00pm
Doors open at 6:45pm

General Admission: $25.00

Age
All Ages

Youth Empowerment Performance Project<br> 835 W. Addison St.<br> Chicago, 60613

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