Elementz Hip Hop Youth Arts Center, one of the few of it's kind, was awarded a $108,500 grant from a local women's philanthropy group. The Cincinnati Business Courier explains that:
"Elementz uses hip-hop arts to teach young people in the downtown and Over-the-Rhine area to help create a safe environment, with respect for people and property. Islord Allah, director of the West End-based center, said the group will use the money to add more staff and expand the center's hours." Read the article.
In another Impact Award competition, the Vera Project was nominated and awarded by MySpace users for this month's Impact award meaning they will get 10K and lot of press.
The Vera Project is an all-ages, volunteer-run nonprofit that fuels personal and community transformation through music and arts events produced in partnership with young people in Seattle.
Veri Et Recti Amici (VERA) - True and Sincere Friends