So far, the project has given grants to more than a dozen organizations throughout the city. Author: Barbara Bingley (ABC 10) Published: 6:52 PM PST February 18, 2021 Updated: 6:52 PM PST February 18, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. On a mission to raise money for Black youth organizations in Sacramento, the women behind Boards For Change announced they have raised more than $20,000.
ABC10’s very own sports anchor, Lina Washington, along with Kimberly Prince and Shannan O’Rourke created Boards For Change in June 2020 and the momentum hasn’t stopped since. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response, explained Boards For Change Co-Creator Lina Washington.
Boards For Change began as a project and call for artists last summer when businesses were boarded up during protests over the death of George Floyd.
Boards for Change, Republic FC prep for Black History Month auction to boost local groups
The auction will feature 20 works by local artists and a series of custom cleats donated by Republic FC players. Author: Staff (ABC10) Updated: 9:24 PM PST January 18, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif A new auction is preparing to build on the work that Boards for Change and Sacramento Republic FC have done for local organizations in Sacramento.
More than 20 works by local artists and a series of custom cleats donated by Republic FC players will be part of the Boards for Change auction on Feb. 1, 2021. As part of the Republic FC s Black History Month efforts, an expanded pop-up exhibition featuring additional works will also be launched to raise more funds and generate more community grants.