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                          What’s New?
 
Here Is What We Have Been Up To In 2022 - We Want To Give A Special Thank You To Everyone Who Was Able To Come Out And See Our “12 Diva’s Of Christmas Extravaganza!” Of 2021 Where We Were Able To Raise Over $23,000!!! So, We Just Wanted To Let You Know We Have Already Started The Brainstorming Process On How To Make The Extravaganza Of 2022 Even Better!
 

2022 Has Brought Some Challenges So Far But It Has Also Brought Good. Let’s Talk About The Good; We Would Like To Introduce You To Lanny Adkins, Our New “Board President”. Next, We Are So Excited To Announce That We Are Hiring! Read Below For The Details And Let Us Know If You Or Someone You Know Would Be Interested.

 

 

a short story written and read by Silas House
with musical interpretations by Buffy Lawson
and an exhibition of theme-inspired artwork  

Directed by Joe Ferrell
Produced by Kate Savage, Arts Connect
Friday, 19th and Saturday 20th August 2022 in Downtown Public Library - William T Farrish Theatre
 
How to be Beautiful will be an in-person reading by Silas House of passages from his previously un-published work of this same title interspersed with original songs written and performed by Nashville music star Buffy Lawson who now lives in Lexington.  These songs have been composed in response to and inspired by the themes presented in House's short story.
There will be two performances.  Friday, 19th August and Saturday, 20th August 2022.

In addition, a curated exhibition of work by local and regional artists - similarly inspired - will be on display in the Library Rotunda.  A 10% donation of all art sales will be made to Moveable Feast.

A catered reception will follow each performances when Silas House will sign and sell his books as well as copies of the specifically printed and limited edition of How to be Beautiful.
 
For more informaton click here HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL
 
 
 
Charles Williams was a visionary artist born in Blue Diamond, an old coal town outside of Hazard, where he drew inspiration from the superhero and space travel comics of his youth. He received little recognition during his lifetime while working in Lexington until his untimely death from AIDS related complications and starvation in 1998.
 
His story inspired the founding of Moveable Feast in Lexington, which provides meals to those affected by HIV/AIDS. More recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in Williams’ work, with retrospectives in major galleries in Atlanta, Chicago, and in Lexington. From Kentucky Life, Season 27, Episode 5, 2022 Learn more about KET's programs and educational services at http://www.ket.org/

Job Posting: Director of Development

Job Description

  1. Fundraising

Systemize existing strategies and find new initiatives to increase donor giving, planned giving, and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Work with the Board and Staff to organize and implement special events. Identify new grant opportunities, coordinate with staff to write, renew grants, and submit grants. Work with the Executive Director to initiate strategy for MF’s donor database, including correspondence with donors and donation records.

  1. Marketing and Communications

Update and regularly schedule content on MF’s website and quarterly newsletter. Manage all social media accounts and work to grow those audiences. Develop an annual Integrated Communications Strategy to ensure we are in front of and growing our audience for special events, donations, and volunteers

  1.  Volunteer Engagement

Help to schedule and train new volunteers and while keeping existing volunteers engaged. Working with the Executive Director to manage driver calendar

  1. Capital Campaign

Work with the Board and Executive Director to determine maintenance repairs for the building and set up a capital campaign to fundraise outside of the annual fund.

***Please email resumes to: Board President, - Lanny Adkins

 

Interested in helping?

Volunteer

Our low-income clients depend on nutritious meals to keep their immune systems strong, help manage HIV symptoms as well as side effects, process medications and improve the overall quality of life.

Moveable Feast provides 150+ meals a day and has a current need for volunteers to help us deliver. Here’s what a normal day of volunteering looks like:

  • Arrive at Moveable Feast between 4:00- 4:30 pm
  • Receive clipboard with delivery instructions as well as directions to each location
  • Assemble boxed meals according to clipboard
  • Place meals in your car and start delivering meals (approx 2 hours to deliver)

For your first time, we have trained volunteers to help you package meals and drive. If you are interested in volunteering click below to sign up and, don't forget your friends!

 

                             

Donate

60% of Moveable Feast’s budget comes from donors. With good nutrition and proper medication, our at-risk AIDS clients can achieve a viral load so low as to live as close to normal life and be unable to transmit the virus to someone else.  So, by donating to Moveable Feast you are not only feeding those in need of food but aiding in stopping the spread of AIDS.