FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
September 10, 2008
Contact: Vivan Hughes
(404)815-5667
Vhughes@chitchatcommunications.com
Chit Chat Communications / C. Morrison Presents…. launches “Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT)” nonprofit organization 501C(3), Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 6pm-8pm in the historic district of Auburn Avenue at the APEX Museum,135 Auburn Avenue, downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
The official launch is hosted by SOT Board of Directors. During the reception-fundraiser, SOT will introduce their Board, show their 5 minute promotional video and be inspired / entertained by Performance Poet/Writer/Activist Kim Salaam (KIMOTION), sultry songstress Dawn M. McClain & soul sista Eva. “The reception-fundraiser will give donors, professionals in the community and the youth that SOT have worked with, the opportunity to connect and witness what is to come for the organization,” says Carla Morrison, President of Chit Chat Communications & Executive Producer/Director of SOT. There will be past participants as well as a few local and national celebrities attending the celebration. The food is provided by the Women’s Ministry Council at Big Bethel AME.
Chit Chat Communications / C. Morrison Presents... has been producing innovative community programs for the past 5 years. “And we are now formally turning our 3 signature programs into a nonprofit organization, Sisters of Today& Tomorrow,” says Morrison.
“Our mission is to raise the consciousness of youth and young adults through innovative programs and workshops, focusing on self esteem, education, health & fitness and careers/entrepreneurship,” says Morrison.
3 Signature Programs
“After The Party, What's the Plan?” Symposium Series, which promotes higher education & entrepreneurship through a panel discussion, for boys & girls, ages 16-21 (primary); 9-15 & 22-26 (secondary).
·“Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference, an all day program for girls ages 9-18, focusing on self esteem, health & fitness and careers.
·“Celebrating Women of Color”, a women's history month celebration, which involves a keynote speaker, poetry, musical entertainment, drama, food and fun; for women ages 21-45 and their families.
The innovative programs that Chit Chat Communications / C. Morrison Presents… has produced, has had the likes of Magic Johnson, Mo’Nique, GA State Rep. Alisha Thomas-Morgan, 1st African American Woman Fire Chief Rosemary Cloud, Singer Lyfe Jennings, DJ Greg Street, SOHK/Tradition Clothing CEO Gerard Murray and a host of other great celebrities and professionals participate. The organization will continue to touch communities across the country, including: New Haven, CT; New York City, Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore/DC; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, Al; South Florida and Los Angeles, CA, as well as aspiring for future international community coverage: London, England; Toronto, Canada; Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana.
“As we continue to grow, you will begin to see more collaborative efforts with prominent figures and organizations across the country and direct results from the young people that come through our programs, as we continue to motivate, inspire, educate and empower young girls & boys as well as women around the world,” says Morrison.
This is an overview of what is to come with “Sisters of Today & Tomorrow”, founded by yours truly, Carla Morrison.
Monday, October 13, 2008, 10am - 4pm (Columbus Day), “Sisters of Today & Tomorrow” will host its 2nd Annual “Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference at Big Bethel Village, 500 Richard Allen Blvd., in Southwest Atlanta, with the likes of Film Director Sylvia Jackson of Film Captive Productions, Life Style Cuisine Chef/Owner Angela Gorham, Author/Writer Ronda Racha Penrice, Celebrity Photographer Donna Permell of Prime Phocus, Atlanta Actress/Radio Personality Tangie of V103 and a host of other great women in Atlanta. “We will host the same program with prominent women from Connecticut and NY, during the Christmas holiday at James Hillhouse High School, in New Haven, CT,” says Morrison.
Chit Chat Communications (CCC) is a boutique public relations & marketing firm. C. Morrison Presents... is the community division which produces special events/community programs for their clients. CCC was founded in 1993 and is celebrating its 15 year anniversary.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Carla Morrison, Chit Chat Communications, (404) 815-5667 or email: Cmorrison@chitchatcommunications.com or Vivian Hughes Vhughes@chitchatcommunications.com
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