AAFE Chinatown Summer Street Festival

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On Sunday, August 2, 2009, Asian Americans for Equality will hold its annual Chinatown Summer Street Festival, which attracts approximately 20,000 visitors. Asian Americans for Equality, Inc. (AAFE) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization established in 1974 that is committed to community service and the empowerment of immigrants, low-income families, and minorities throughout New York City.

Under the theme of “Building Green and Healthy Communities,” the 18th annual 2009 Chinatown Summer Street Festival will highlight the many initiatives and programs currently available to keep our environment clean, safe, healthy and sustainable.  AAFE will also introduce free green and health programs by state and city government, utility companies, nonprofits, and businesses to reduce our ecological impact and create a healthier community.

At this festival, AAFE hosts Solar One’s Green from the Ground Up workshop, a three-part presentation for multifamily buildings that focuses on implementing energy efficiency, recycling, and green rooftop applications. Other activities include a composting workshop, a recycling information table, an electronics recycling collection, and marketing of CFL’s and other energy saving products.  AAFE youth will also be present to showcase their TruLight green businesses and sell eco-friendly products.

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As always, the fair will feature entertainment by professionals and amateurs, children’s activities, health screenings, and information tables about housing rights, social services and immigrant initiatives.

When: Sunday, August 2nd, from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Where: Bayard Street (between Elizabeth and Baxter Streets) and Columbus Park (location of cultural program).


Posted on Friday, July 17th, 2009 at 1:58 pm | Tagged in Solar One | posted by Jamie

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