It Started WAAAY Back in 2009
Highlights of the Event:
· 2,000 people participated
· 39 community organizations hosted a combined total of 52 service projects
· 8 Youth Performing Groups entertained and dazzled thousands
· 38 youth groups marched along side San Diego Council Member Donna Frye in the Parade of Wishes to celebrate their service
· Thousands of dollars collected to support youth in San Diego County
· 2,000 people participated
· 39 community organizations hosted a combined total of 52 service projects
· 8 Youth Performing Groups entertained and dazzled thousands
· 38 youth groups marched along side San Diego Council Member Donna Frye in the Parade of Wishes to celebrate their service
· Thousands of dollars collected to support youth in San Diego County
Media Coverage and Outreach
San Diego Network News
http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-04-23/lifestyle/the-kids-are-alright-first-annual-servapalooza
KUSI News Promotion (featured above)
Coverage of event on San Diego 6 evening news on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Outreach:
· Posters and fliers distributed to 715 schools (public, private, charter, and university)
· 25 on-line community calendars and 12 published newspaper and magazine calendars
· Listing of activities and sponsors on four websites: www.servapalooza.kintera.org, www.volunteersandiego.org, www.excelyouthzone.org, and www.kidsforpeaceusa.org
· Promotion on multiple email blasts to over 15,000 people, Facebook, Twitter, California Department of Education’s statewide CalServe Listserve, and Youth Service America’s Global Youth Service Day national calendar.
http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-04-23/lifestyle/the-kids-are-alright-first-annual-servapalooza
KUSI News Promotion (featured above)
Coverage of event on San Diego 6 evening news on Sunday, April 26, 2009
Outreach:
· Posters and fliers distributed to 715 schools (public, private, charter, and university)
· 25 on-line community calendars and 12 published newspaper and magazine calendars
· Listing of activities and sponsors on four websites: www.servapalooza.kintera.org, www.volunteersandiego.org, www.excelyouthzone.org, and www.kidsforpeaceusa.org
· Promotion on multiple email blasts to over 15,000 people, Facebook, Twitter, California Department of Education’s statewide CalServe Listserve, and Youth Service America’s Global Youth Service Day national calendar.
Testimonials
“I had a lot of fun at the Servapalooza last Sunday! The kids came up with really good ideas that can help us stop global warming right here at home and I feel we must be doing something right if they are the next generation.”–Wes, GreenPeace
“Just wanted to drop you a note of Kudos for a fun event today! From my perspective there was a lot of education, fun, and networking going on! Thanks for inviting Day-McKellar Preparatory School and getting us all on board with Servapalooza!” – Amy, Parent from Educational Partner
“The youth entertainment was so good and they were so talented!” – Elizabeth, Youth Participant
“I learned that people actually want to know other people’s wishes for the world. When we were doing the parade of wishes, people were honking and looking at our wish banners, asking about what Servapalooza was and what our wish was.” – Pearly, Youth Participant
“I really liked the booths. We passed by the help booth for people with special needs. I learned that they have sports for them every month, which is really cool. They accommodate them and have things that they can do to give them a more normal life.” – Princess, Youth Participant
“It was a fantastic and amazing event. All the kids were engaged and really seemed to be enjoying their projects. It made me wish I were a kid to be able to paint and color!” Marie, Educator
“Just wanted to drop you a note of Kudos for a fun event today! From my perspective there was a lot of education, fun, and networking going on! Thanks for inviting Day-McKellar Preparatory School and getting us all on board with Servapalooza!” – Amy, Parent from Educational Partner
“The youth entertainment was so good and they were so talented!” – Elizabeth, Youth Participant
“I learned that people actually want to know other people’s wishes for the world. When we were doing the parade of wishes, people were honking and looking at our wish banners, asking about what Servapalooza was and what our wish was.” – Pearly, Youth Participant
“I really liked the booths. We passed by the help booth for people with special needs. I learned that they have sports for them every month, which is really cool. They accommodate them and have things that they can do to give them a more normal life.” – Princess, Youth Participant
“It was a fantastic and amazing event. All the kids were engaged and really seemed to be enjoying their projects. It made me wish I were a kid to be able to paint and color!” Marie, Educator