Postponed – KAI 4th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser

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Friends of Kinsella Arts Inc.,

On March 10, 2020, the Board of Directors of KAI held a meeting and decided to postpone the Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser. We know this is a disappointment, but given the current circumstances in our nation regarding the COVID-19 virus and the immediacy of the situation, in the interest of the public we have decided to delay our event until more information is published. We would like to reschedule the event before the end of the current school year so that those students that worked so hard to prepare for their performances can still participate, but the next date will depend entirely on the state of our community at that time.

Our vendors are still on board. Our venue (Hal Holbrook Hall at the Mark Twain House) has agreed to work with us for a new time slot when we are ready. Our students are still eager to perform! Please let us know if you have any questions. And again, we are truly sorry for any inconvenience.

The Board of Directors of Kinsella Arts Inc.
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

Email: KinsellaArtsInc@gmail.com

Best,
Kel Thomas, Chairman

In the Spirit of Giving

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Kinsella Arts, Inc. and the United Way

It’s fall…And the season for giving, whether through your company’s Employee Giving Campaign or the United Way Community Campaign. Please contribute in whatever way works for you, in the interest of strengthening our school community.

Kinsella Arts, Inc. (“KAI”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to support the Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts. The mission of Kinsella Arts Incorporated is to provide arts-integrated educational initiatives through financial support and community partnerships. We enrich learning experiences that benefit students, families and the community.

KAI is controlled by an independently-elected Board of Directors, consisting of parents, local business leaders and school administrators, all of whom serve on the board as volunteers. KAI raises money through corporate and community foundations, grants, donations, sponsorships, individual gifts and fundraising events.

Another way KAI raises money is through United Way donations, which many employers encourage participation in. If you donate to United Way, please consider directing the donation to Kinsella Arts, Inc., 65 Van Block Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 by using the designation code – DS1412.

Kinsella Arts, Inc. and AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support KAI every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to KAI. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, just select “Kinsella Arts, Inc.” as your charity of choice, so that we can begin to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

#Giving Tuesday

Please also give to KAI on #Giving Tuesday. #Giving Tuesday refers to the Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving in the United States. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving at the beginning of the holiday season. #GivingTuesday has become a significant giving moment for causes to raise money and create impact.

Go to https://kinsellaartsinc.org/ways-to-contribute and click the “Donate Today” button.

PayPal Giving Fund

KAI is now enrolled in PayPal Giving Fund, affording KAI even more from holiday shopping and fundraising. PayPal is adding 1% to all donations made through PayPal’s donate page and the PayPal app from November 27 through December 31. Go to https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2133388 to donate directly through PayPal.

Students Wow at KAI Partner Breakfast!!

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At our recent KAI Partner Breakfast a quick performance from various age groups gave a glimpse into not only the enjoyment that can be seen on each and every child’s face during the performance but in the dedication of the instruction as well.  A great start to the day!!