Event:            1^st Annual Liahona Youth Empowerment Concert

Date:             To Be Announced

Location:       Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis High School, Honolulu

Main sponsors:

• Liahona Youth Empowerment LLC
• Hawai'i  Department of Education
• Prabble, Inc. Animation/Grantwriting  

PRESS RELEASES

George Lucas Educational Foundation
Why After-School Programs Matter: Spotlight on Liahona Youth Empowerment
http://www.edutopia.org/after-school-programs-matter

Liahona Youth Empowerment Guides With a Football 

http://www.khnl.com/global/story.asp?s=8327279

Reaching Autistic Kids With Sports

http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/keepingscore_article/reaching_autistic_kids_with_sports/

ANIMATION LABS

We are seeking funding to provide mobile animation labs to at-risk and special needs keiki on the island of Oahu.  Our partner, Prabble Inc. describes this exciting service on their website at www.esalutes.com  with details about career paths, online courses, and local schools providing exciting opportunities for parents and teachers in stimulating youth creativity, economic development and future entrepreneurship.

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

At Liahona Youth Empowerment our mission is to build multiple pathways for our youth to be successful.modern, traditional and cultural arts and theatre programs will allow for all youths to discover their talents and gain self-esteem and confidence. Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance will be emphasized. These will include voice, dance, acting, and hula.