AGENCY NAME:

Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration Planning Committee

PROJECT /ACTIVITY NAME:

Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration

CONTACT PERSON:

Donna M Bell/Janine Colter

ADDRESS:

PO Box 748 Lawerence KS  66044

PHONE NUMBER:

785-423-4508

AMOUNT REQUESTED:

5,000

When does the fiscal year for the program being funded begin?

2005

Has your organization received funding from the City previously ?

yes

If so, what was the source and amount of funding received ?

5,000

Description/Justification (Using 300 words or fewer, describe the program for which funding is being

requested, the importance of the program and why City funding is needed.)

Juneteenth is celebrated by more than 200 cities in the United States and serves as a

historical reminder of the end of slavery, the triumph of the human spirit and of

freedom.  The Lawrence Juneteenth Planning committee is organizing a series of events

such as a essay/poster contest, an oral history and gospel choir showcase, a 3 on 3

basketball tournament, a unity march, family festival and prayer breakfast.  All events

are educational and mulit-cultural in nature and reflect well upon the City of Lawrence's

history of struggle as a "free state," and to the City's commitment to civil rights.

This grass roots effor has obtained support from the University of Kansas, the Lawrence

Arts Commission, and most notably, from the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club.  The

committee is currently in the process of garnering additonal support form other private

organizations and individuals in the community.

The Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration provides and opportunity for the families to

spend a little time in remembrance and understanding about how the key values of

freedom and respect have shaped and continue to shape our nation and our city's

history and future.  While the City of Lawrence is involved with celebration of  the

Federal Holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr., this celebration is intended to be "closer to

home" and better reflect the incredible history of the City of Lawrence.

In-Kind support is needed as well.

This request should be supported (maximum of three pages) with the following information:

1.  Description of funding support received from all other sources such as the United Way, Douglas County,

USD 497, state/federal grants and private funding.

2. Total budget for the agency, number of personnel, and how the funding would be used (e.g., personnel,

equipment, material, etc.).

3. Does the agency anticipate the need to request funding beyond 2006?

Debbie Van Saun, Asst. City Manager, via email to: dvansaun@ci.lawrence.ks.us

Additional information may be provided within the three (3) page limit.

Submit this form and any additional supporting material electronically by April 11, 2005 to

Debbie Van Saun, Asst. City Manager, via email to: dvansaun@ci.lawrence.ks.us