IYCLAC came together on Sunday at Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles to host a fundraiser for Flint, Michigan--a community whose water supply has been tainted with lead and, as a result, made undrinkable. The White House declared a state of emergency for the majority African-American Flint community. Our students looked at the situation in Flint and wanted to help by raising money to donate to a local organization that provides clean water and healthcare to those affected by the tainted water supply (among other community resources).
Our group of IYCLAC students, with the help of family and friends, coordinated a potluck and information booth about what was going on in Flint. Individuals who donated to our cause received food, henna tattoos, and Flint stickers to express our gratitude. Our group successfully educated numerous people who were unaware of the situation in Flint and raised money to donate to the cause. We are grateful to those of you who came out and supported our group and the Flint community.
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