Live MAGAZINE VOL 8, Issue #210 June 2nd THRU June 16th, 2015

FAMILY HEALTH AND SUPPORT NETWORK
ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT FOR
‘JUNETEENTH IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY’
CELEBRATION
Actor and Performer L. Young and Saxophonist Curtis Brooks to Be Featured
Family Health & Support Network (FHSN) is pleased to announce the
entertainment for its Juneteenth in the Coachella Valley Celebration and Pioneer
Awards Fundraiser, to be held at the La Quinta Resort & Spa on Saturday,
June 20, 2015. The eighth annual event honors African-American culture and
heritage, and is a benefit for the organization’s foster care, prevention, and early
intervention programs.
Actor and performer L. Young and saxophonist Curtis Brooks will be the featured
entertainment at the event, with Jasmine Tyiesa Roy serving as Emcee. Former
foster child Royland Kirkwood will deliver the keynote address.
The evening begins with a V.I.P. reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the
Pioneer Awards at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear “smart casual white.”
Tickets are $55 for general admission, and $75 for V.I.P. reception and seating.
Sponsorships are available, and individual and group tickets may be purchased
at 760-340-2442 or visit juneteenthcv.com.
“We encourage those who share our passion for helping children and youth to
join us for this very special evening,” said Sandra Austin, Co-Founder/CEO of
Family Health & Support Network. “Your assistance is essential to provide muchneeded
recognition to high-risk youth and young adults and help them flourish
with healthy and supportive attention.”
Headliner L. Young hails from Louisville, Kentucky and was groomed for music
via his local church. By the time he was five years old he was singing in the adult
choir, and at age 13 he established himself as a professional actor in regional
theater. Before graduating from the prestigious Youth Performing Arts High
School in Louisville, Young had already performed abroad in Brussels, London,
the Bahamas, Hawaii, and also toured the continental U.S. as a performer. His
four albums to date include 2004’s They Just Don’t Know, 2008’s The 12th Letter,
Love Is A Verb in early 2011, and the recently released ReVerb featuring his
Billboard Urban AC Top 20 single Love Is A Verb.
Curtis Brooks is a talented young improvisational musician who first picked up
a saxophone in the fourth grade. His play list includes songs from a variety of
genres including Classic, Contemporary Jazz, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Blues, and Pop.
V.I.P. tickets include a private reception with a wine tasting, passed hors
d’oeuvres, photo opportunity and live entertainment. V.I.P. guests will enjoy
premier seating during the Pioneer Awards and the main celebration, including
dinner and a special performance.
The “It’s My Life” Pioneer Awards offer an opportunity to honor youth and
young adults age 12-25 who, despite challenging life circumstances such as
foster care, homelessness, economic, physical or emotional challenges, have
persevered and thrived. Earlier this year, community members were encouraged
to submit the names of young people who have overcome such adversity.
Nomination categories include Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and
Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
The event will also feature African-American art and culture, with a selection of
vendors and exhibitors showcasing their artwork, products and services. This
“All White Attire” evening inspires and empowers local residents and visitors,
and 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the children and families served by
the FHSN foster care program.
About Family Health & Support Network, Inc.
www.fhsnet.org
Family Health & Support Network, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in
2003 by founding members Sandra Austin, Robbie Peer, and Michael Scott, that
serves high-risk children who have been removed from their homes as victims of
abuse and neglect and who have been placed in protective custody. FHSN also
offers a set of evidence-based, culture-specific Prevention and Early Intervention
programs to the African-American population of the desert region.
www.juneteenthcv.com