The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) partners up with Urban Dreams, an inner city non-profit organization offering human service programs in the greater Des Moines area and Polk County, to transform tickets paid for by generous donors as an incentive to encourage at-risk youth volunteerism and involvement in community service.
Every $1000 donation rewards 20 at-risk youths who are involved in community service and acts as an incentive for young people to get involved and stay active doing service work and making positive choices.
Tickets to 80/35 gives these youth more motivation to connect with their community and explore opportunities to develop long-term volunteer commitments. Their experiences volunteering will create lasting impressions, build up work ethics and esteem, and encourage ongoing service as a mechanism for change–in their lives and communities.
80/35 is a two-day music festival held in downtown Des Moines, Iowa July 3 and 4, 2009. Globally known acts such as Ben Harper and Public Enemy are headlining the 2nd Annual festival, along with dozens of large-scale national and local acts. The all-ages festival features art, music, kid’s zone, a non-profit “Village” area, fireworks, food, drinks and more.
DMMC and Urban Dreams need help underwriting this program to foster the community teens’ growth by purchasing a block of donation tickets. Urban Dreams will distribute tickets at a special recognition ceremony prior to the festival. In addition, all sponsors will be recognized as a contributor to this unique program at the 80/35 festival.
Please contact Justin Schoen at Justin@desmoinesmc.com if interested in being a donor.
80/35 is made possible by U.S. Cellular, Meredith Corporation, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mediacom, American Trust, Olde Main Brewing Co., Greater Des Moines Partnership, Jasper Winery, WHO-TV, Des Moines Metromix, Clear Channel, and Prairie Meadows. 80/35 was founded in 2008 by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse live music economy in greater Des Moines. For more information visit www.desmoinesmc.com.
Urban Dreams Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for all non-traditional client groups through a comprehensive information and referral component; to administer high-risk youth/adult projects utilizing a holistic approach; to consult in the areas of urban development and minority sensitivity; and to bridge the gap between the traditional and non-traditional communities.
