Buffalo Tree Party 2006 – 10th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 11, 2006, (6-11pm) The Buffalo Green Fund cordially invites you to the 10th Anniversary Tree Party, at the First Presbyterian Church of Buffalo (at Symphony Circle).
With the recent damage caused by this year’s October storm, this event is more important than ever before. This will be the 10th Anniversary Tree Party, which has been a rousing success since the first event in the Fall of 1996. Efforts have helped raise $191,774 and plant 1,412 trees.
And with the recent damage caused by this year’s October storm, this event is more important to our city than ever before.
Over the last ten years, most of the new trees have been placed in the Elmwood Village, the area between Allen and Forest and Richmond and Linwood. However, last year’s event focused much effort outside the traditional area by planting west of Richmond on Rhode Island. This year, continuing to plant saplings on the lower west side will follow up the success of last year’s plantings.
In addition to the planting of trees, a portion of the funds will be used to assist the Fight Back Program at First Presbyterian Church. The latter focuses on assisting inner-city children with a series of initiatives that include after school tutoring, martial arts training, and conflict resolution classes. The program reaches out to a diverse community of children, but the majority are former refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Funding from the party will not only beautify the neighborhoods where these children live, but also enhance the opportunities for these young people to become successful individuals.
Last year’s party saw over 200 people in attendance, making this fun event (at a great location) the ideal opportunity to meet, greet, and network with friends and neighbors in the community.
Please mark the date on your calendar for this exciting Tree Party. Invite all your friends, then give an RSVP to Kevin Cunningham at 716.886.0252 by Nov. 6th, so they can anticipate the size of the crowd.
Looking forward to seeing you!
P.S. – If you can’t attend the party but still want to help, make donation checks payable to: Buffalo Green Fund, c/o Kevin Cunningham, KC’s Fitness, One Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201, or call 716.886.0252.