UPCOMING EVENTS 

Aid Sudan Nashville's Fundraising Dinner
September 9th at 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Factory at Franklin
 
Serving the Sudanese community for two years, Aid Sudan Nashville reflects on the past and makes plans for the future at an annual fundraising dinner. Join us for a memorable evening that will include dinner from Stoveworks Catering, a silent auction and special speakers including Aid Sudan Executive Director Peter Swann and Maker Manyang one of our Sudanese missionaries.    

In addition to local work, the Nashville office supports initiatives in southern Sudan, including building and repairing water wells, providing educational tools and supplying medicine. The organization is also committed to establishing the local church by supporting three Sudanese missionaries and building a radio station infrastructure to reach remote villages with music, hygiene training and the Word of God.

A special thanks to our sponsors for making the event possible! Sponsors include Barger-Tanner Construction, Northwestern Mutual, Scott Fowler Productions and The Law Office of Lannie J. Cates.

For more information or to make a complimentary reservation, please contact Leigh Ann Cates at leighann@aidsudan.org. Due to limited seating, please confirm reservations as soon as possible. 

Sudanese-American Festival in Nashville

September 20th, 2008
Trevecca Nazarene University, The Quad
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free

Featuring food vendors, crafts and entertainment from Sudan and America, this festival is a cultural experience for the entire family! Nashville’s Sudanese community is serving up traditional Sudanese food, filling the air with African music and showing off local artisanship.

Entertainment includes inflatables, face painting for the kids and demonstrations from local Lost Boys on how to “sculpt” Sudanese cows out of clay. A selection of vendors will also be on-hand selling an array of unique jewelry and handcrafted goods.

Booths from various organizations will be set-up to provide information on Sudan, the work that is being done in Nashville and how you and your family can get involved. Bring the whole family for an educational, entertaining and fun-filled day!

For additional information, please contact Nashville Director Leigh Ann Cates at leighann@aidsudan.org.