A local organization is hoping that an upcoming concert will not only raise the roof, but raise funds for local teachers.
Harrisburg University Presents has teamed up with Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg (YPOC) for its July 29 concert, presenting hip hop band The Roots.
YPOC is offering tickets to the show, which kicks off HU Presents’ Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park, at a reduced rate. A portion of the money will go towards YPOC’s Adopt-a-Classroom program, which donates supplies to Harrisburg teachers and classrooms.
“HU Presents has been awesome about extending this partnership to us,” said Dr. Kimeka Campbell, co-founder of YPOC. “We believe in these kind of collaborative efforts.”
The tickets purchased through YPOC do not include any extra fees, which they would if purchased through Ticketmaster, making them a discount at a flat price of $60, Campbell explained. A four ticket bundle is available for $192.
YPOC first started its Adopt-a-Classroom initiative in 2017, but put the program on hold during the pandemic.
Campbell said that several of YPOC’s members are local teachers who have shared how much of their own money teachers often invest into classroom supplies each year.
Funds raised through ticket sales, along with direct donations to the program, will fund teachers’ wish lists, providing access to technology upgrades, new furniture, snacks for students and other classroom supplies.
Considering YPOC’s mission to create community for and to empower Black and brown professionals, assisting the next generation “was a natural fit” for the organization, Campbell said.
“We are hoping for the best,” she said of the fundraiser. “It’s an honor to get to do this alongside The Roots. They are one of the most amazing groups that come to the riverfront.”
At the concert, there will be a designated tent for YPOC members. According to Campbell, everyone who purchases the specially priced tickets through YPOC, is invited to a pre-concert party with YPOC at 6 p.m. at Hurston Manor, 315 S. Front St., Harrisburg.
Tickets for the concert will be available up until the day of the show, according to Campbell.
To purchase tickets for The Roots, on sale in partnership with YPOC, visit Harrisburg University Presents’ website. For more information about YPOC, visit their website. Click here to donate to their Adopt-a-Classroom fundraiser.
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