GR!R Spring Gala

180 Reservoir Ave,Rochester NY 14620

03 June, 2022

Description

GR!R's First Ever Spring Gala!! We have been patiently waiting to throw our 10 year anniversary party... and now it's year 11! Help GR!R kick off the camp season and help us raise money for our financial aid fund! With accessibility being one of our core values, we are committed to including all youth in camp, regardless of their ability to pay. Our scholarship fund is critical for us to be able to provide financial aid to current and future campers who need it. In 2019: 47% campers received some amount of financial aid $6,400 - amount of financial aid provided to campers last year (that’s 21 FULL scholarships!) The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted an urgent need for social justice and change, and we hope to empower the next generation through our Girls Rock! values and mission. We counter oppression by working to build confidence and community in those who often feel silenced through educational workshops, as well as encouraging inclusive conversations about identity, diversity, and understanding one another. We believe that music is a powerful vehicle for personal growth and positive change, and the Girls Rock! community is dedicated to providing youth with the tools to make this change happen. It is more important than ever to have spaces that value self-expression and emotional connection. Music can act as an escape and a powerful medium to build relationships with others. The pandemic has caused increased feelings of isolation and loneliness, and we recognize the power of music to break down these walls and reconnect us with each other. We are excited to return to our signature summer camps this summer! Your attendance at our gala will ensure that our camps will be back and better than ever!