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BUZZ stars Elimisha Kakuma

Join us at the historic Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg, Va., for a sneak peek at our newest BUZZ starring Elimisha Kakuma followed by a panel discussion with the leaders of this inspiring nonprofit!

The first 100 people to arrive will receive a ticket for a free small drink and popcorn combo (a $6 value).

Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp was established in 1992 with the arrival of the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” who were fleeing civil war. What was meant to be a temporary refuge has become a permanent settlement of over 300,000 refugees. In Kakuma, education offers children an escape from a difficult reality. But more importantly, a decent education creates a pathway to opportunities for children and their families. However, as students get older, access to higher education becomes all but unattainable.

Elimisha (Swahili for “Educating”) Kakuma provides access to higher education – including Virginia Tech – for the camp’s high school graduates. Students receive intensive academic instruction, exam preparation, mentorship with current college students, and guidance through the college application process. As more refugees gain access to higher education, their long-term life outcomes will be improved and their communities will be strengthened.
Episode airs October 29 on Blue Ridge PBS and our YouTube channel!

Our work highlighting and helping Elimisha Kakuma is supported by the Cranwell Family Foundation. 

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BUZZ Live! stars Blacksburg Refugee Partnership

Join BUZZ Live! on stage at the historic Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg, Va., or via livestream, as we highlight the inspiring work of Blacksburg Refugee Partnership!

Hosted by BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill, the hourlong show is August 27 at 7:00 pm EDT (doors open 6:30 pm) and is free to attend in person or to watch on our Facebook and YouTube channels. It will later be rebroadcast on Blue Ridge PBS.

About Blacksburg Refugee Partnership: Globally, 26 million people have been forced to flee countries torn apart by war, violence, and tragedy. They’ve had to abandon their homes. So we welcome them to ours, in Blacksburg, Virginia. BRP is an organization run entirely by community volunteers who believe all humans have the right to a safe, peaceful, happy home. We connect displaced families to the resources and ongoing support they need to successfully plant roots here in America.

 

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BUZZ Live! stars Elimisha Kakuma
Join BUZZ Live! as we go international to meet the inspiring founders and leaders of Elimisha Kakuma! Join us either in person at the historic Alexander Black House in downtown Blacksburg, Va., or via our livestream on Facebook or on YouTube.

About Elimisha Kakuma:

Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp was established in 1992 with the arrival of the “Lost Boys of Sudan,” who were fleeing civil war. What was meant to be a temporary refuge has become a permanent settlement of over 300,000 refugees. In Kakuma, education offers children an escape from a difficult reality. But more importantly, a decent education creates a pathway to opportunities for children and their families. However, as students get older, access to higher education becomes all but unattainable.

Elimisha (Swahili for “Educating”) Kakuma provides access to higher education – including Virginia Tech – for the camp’s high school graduates. Students receive intensive academic instruction, exam preparation, mentorship with current college students, and guidance through the college application process. As more refugees gain access to higher education, their long-term life outcomes will be improved and their communities will be strengthened.
We thank the Cranwell Family Foundation for making this BUZZ Live! possible.

Contact Michael Hemphill for more information by email or 540.556.2879.

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BUZZ Live! stars Give Local NRV
Join BUZZ Live! to kick off the Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s annual GiveLocalNRV! On the stage of the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Blacksburg, Va., BUZZ Live will feature the nonprofit leaders and musical guests who are all competing to raise vital funds to support their missions through the annual GiveLocalNRV Day of Giving.
Hosted by BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill, the 2-hour show starts June 25 at 12 noon and features Blacksburg Refugee Partnership, Brain Injury Solutions, Calfee Community Center, Cardinal News, Family Resource Center, Giles Community Garden, Handmade Music School, Literacy NRV, Lyric Council, Junior Appalachian Musicians, New River Conservancy, Plenty!, Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, Springhouse and YMCA of Virginia Tech.

Win an episode of BUZZ Live!

Submit a video about your work for a chance to win a BUZZ Live episode! Additionally video submissions may be featured during a special Giving Day event hosted by the CFNRV and BUZZ (details coming soon.)
What is BUZZ Live? During a BUZZ Live show – which BUZZ live-streams to their Facebook and YouTube channels and later broadcast on Blue Ridge PBS – BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill chats with the inspiring people who serve, and are served by, nonprofit organizations…and features a musical guest affiliated with a nonprofit.
What do you need to do? Send us a short video (no more than 30 seconds) with your elevator pitch about your work that includes:
1) who you are,
2) what you do, and
3) what you’re raising money for during GiveLocalNRV.
You are welcome to be creative and entertaining as you’d like with the video, but make sure the audio is good and shoot in landscape (holding the phone or camera horizontally.) Also, feel free to use the video you create in other places such as social media or your website!
Deadline to be considered: submit the video to Lindsey at lindseygleason@cnfrv.org no later than 4 p.m. on June 20 to be considered for this prize! Late submissions will not be accepted.
This special prize can be won in additional to winning up to two other prizes and one grant.
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BUZZ Live! stars New River Valley TimeBank

BUZZ Live! is spending time with the New River Valley TimeBank, a nonprofit that connects people to exchange skills and services, using time rather than dollars. When a member provides one hour of service for someone, they earn one Time Credit!

Join us May 3 as the TimeBank hosts its twice-a-year Repair Cafe at the Habitat for Humanity NRV ReStore in Christiansburg. You’ll meet the folks who donate their time at the Repair Cafe – offering free repairs for small furniture, sewing, jewelry, small appliances, and electronics, plus knife and tool sharpening. We’ll be broadcasting from the TimeBank’s “Public Living Room,” which provides a space for folks to sit and visit with neighbors … maybe even enjoy a cup of tea, some live music and Alistair the therapy dog!

Our hour-long free show starts at 12:00 pm and is open to all. It will also be live-streamed to our Facebook and YouTube channels. Repair Cafe and Public Living Room are from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Register below to attend.

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Contact Michael Hemphill for more information by email or 540.556.2879.