2. Craft a Better Community
• Support an organization with a strong focus on
families and children.
• Give back to your local community and to
education to empower children.
• Positive publicity and exposure as a community
leader and a champion of education with an
event of this magnitude.
• Sponsor package to include title exclusivity
• Tax deductible with our 501(c)(3) status.
3. Our Mission
We seek to maximize educational opportunities for
teachers and students by funding projects and activities
that are not within the budgetary guidelines of the Irving
Independent School District and for which tax dollars
may not be expended.
Our funds provide enrichment to teachers increasing
their productivity and innovations to improve student
achievement. We also strive to empower our graduates
to achieve their full potential by providing the gateway to
higher education.
4. Culturefest
A Celebration of Cultures
• Hosted at Irving Arts Center
• Buffet of various cultural foods
• Salsa & Belly dance exhibitions and lessons
• Arts & Crafts from various cultures
• Music from various cultures
• Raffles & Auctions
5. A Taste of Cultures
• Mexican buffet - Los Lupe’s
• African buffet - African Village
• Indian buffet - Our Place Indian Cuisine
• Chinese buffet – Empress of China
Dinner for two raffle provided by each restaurant.
6. A Dance of Cultures
• Salsa Dancing Exhibition – Mambo Dallas
• Belly Dancing Exhibition – Belly Dancing
Entertainment
Free lessons raffle provided by each studio.
7. A Craft of Cultures
• Arts & Crafts
• Jewelry
• Clothing
• Decor
Blind auction items provided by Pier 1 Imports
and World Market.
8. A Sound of Cultures
• African Drum & Dance Exhibition provided by
Ayubu Kamau Kings & Queens
• Other background cultural music played
between exhibitions.
9. An Experience of Cultures
• Trip for two to Cancun, Mexico - Raffle
– 4 days, 3 nights (all inclusive resort)
12. PARTNERSHIP
• Irving Arts Center facility rental - $ 800
• Catering - $ 2,000
• Music group and equipment - $ 200
13. PARTNERSHIP
• Irving Arts Center facility rental - $ 800
• Catering - $ 2,000
• Music group and equipment - $ 200
• Trip to Cancun - $ 1,500
14. PARTNERSHIP
• Irving Arts Center facility rental - $ 800
• Catering - $ 2,000
• Music group and equipment - $ 200
• Trip to Cancun - $ 1,500
• Michael’s positioned as a Community
Champion of Education - PRICELESS