Sol Adventurers Foundation is preparing for a Sol Adventurers Mission to Jamaica to empower the orphans for the month of June. Posted at 5:36 PM Jun 3 view more
Join us to Empower our Youth!! Delicious Food & Live Reggae
Start 2009 off on the right foot by getting out and enjoyed the Irie vibes at another Sol Gathering at Industry Cafe and Jazz for great Ethiopian food and Live Rootz Reggae while supporting a great cause.
Sol Adventurers Foundation needs your help in raising funds to empower our disenfranchised youth!!!
Sol Adventurers is working with youth in Los Angeles and Jamaica. Our misson is to assist disenfranchised individuals, especially youth to discover their gift, share them with the world and gain strength through reconnecting with the community. Sol Adventurers will facilitate and provide needed services to these individuals through education, advovacy, empowerment and program implementation. The Program is created for the youth by the youth. We do workshops with the kids to help them create the programs and activites that they want to do. Activites might include sports clubs, theatre, dance, arts and crafts, swimming, sailing, science clubs, health clubs, music lessons and performance, agroculture, field trips and more..... These enrichment activites will be coupled with one on one life coaching, "core gift" activites, and support services. Empower the Youth!
Who I'd like to meet: Sol Adventurers Foundation, Inc. will assist disempowered individuals globally, particularly focused on youth and women, to discover their “gift” and to assist them down the path of sharing their gift with the world. Through this process they will gain motivation, self-esteem, strength and stability.
“Core gifts is an old idea, rooted in cultures around the world, which says that each person comes into this world with the capacity and desire to make a certain contribution to the world around him/her,” states Bruce Anderson, co-developer of the core gift process. In indigenous cultures, each person in the village had a specific and unique gift to bring, this gift was tied to spirit, and the giving of this “gift” was a primary way for the person to relate to others, fulfill his/her life’s purpose, and find solid ground in times of trouble. Most importantly, each person, regardless of any surface abilities or inabilities, was believed to have a gift. Youth initiation processes were often designed with the intention of assisting the young person to discover his/her gift, which then became one of the primary ways of contributing to community life.
This concept has gotten lost over the generations and many of us go through life never discovering our gift. Knowing your gift helps to define your primary concept of self. Being acknowledged for your core gift by others helps us to strengthen our ability to feel good about ourselves. Awareness of your core gift can raise self confidence in relating to others and is often the ticket to locating and maintaining relationships.
This program is on a voluntary basis. In order to be enrolled each participant needs to have a desire to work with the program. The program is focused on working with individuals most in need, initially focused on homeless shelters and children’s homes. More than 1.3 million children are homeless at some time each year. 1 The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimates that 88,345 people are estimated to be homeless each night in LA County, the largest homeless population in the nation for any major metropolitan area.2 Sol Adventurers volunteers are currently outreaching to several Los Angeles area shelters to find locations to conduct our pilot project with those individuals that are interested in participating.
In the first phase, each individual will go through an engagement process where they learn about the program and can decide whether this is something they would like to participate in. During this process program staff will focus on building relationships and accessing the individual’s functioning in seven Domains, Principles, and Needs (DPN), which will be discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
In the second phase of the program, the participants will be engage in the core gift interview process, which has been developed by Bruce & Gina Anderson of Community Activators. The interview process takes approximately an hour. Through the information gathered during the interview we help each individual to discover their gift.
We will then help the individuals learn how to use their gift, give them opportunities to use their gift and set up situations where they could be mentored by others with similar gifts, thus assisting them in reconnecting to their community. During this phase we would also guide individuals to clearly state their goals in writing and help them start taking steps to achieve them. Sol Adventurers Foundation works from a team concept. During this phase we begin team building and group activities once the individual is engaged in the program. The group activities will include outings as well as on-site activities at the shelters.
We understand that many of these individuals may have various issues that are getting in the way of their giving of their gifts and achieving their goals. We seek to assist them in working through these issues to find true happiness no matter where they are or what their circumstances. To address these issues we would be using the DPN method developed by Pete Linnett at the Life Adjustment Team. The DPN method assesses seven domains, teaches seven principles for use in daily functioning and strives to meet seven needs, which have been found to contribute to overall happiness. This model is based on 30 years of practice and research out of UCLA. The domain areas which are assessed include: psychiatric/medical, social/ interpersonal, recreation, self-management, family, educational/vocational, and belief system.
During the second phase, the treatment plan will be developed based on the 3 domains that are the highest priority. These will be agreed upon by the team and the participant. Each domain has modules or skill sets that can be utilized. For example, in the social/interpersonal domain individuals are offered training in social problem solving and basic conversation skills. There are also specialized programs that teach skills on how to overcome obstacles, such as answering questions that are intimidating in a social setting or learning appropriate levels of disclosure, such as how and when to share personal information. Other modules include learning critical thinking skills, skill development, life skills and mind/body/spirit connection.
Another component of the program will be an enrichment program in which the participants are given opportunities to grow through artistic, musical, spiritual and creative endeavors. These often address the recreation component, which is a necessary element in all of our lives to assist in maintaining balance. Examples of these activities include: art workshops, learning to work together to sail a boat, wilderness survival weekend, music workshops, and various other activities to assist in discovering and developing their gifts, reconnecting with nature and the community, and learning cooperation and leadership skills.
Reconnecting with nature will also serve to help them feel more grounded and centered. While working with the participants experientially we will teach them some principles to guide them on their journey. These include being centered, giving and receiving, karma, acceptance, intention & desire and dharma; which is your purpose in society or implementing your gift. The DPN method is built on the principle that we all have certain needs that must be met to live happy, healthy lives, including: variety, consistency, significance, connection, growth, contribution and passion. The team will assist the individual to fulfill these needs. We will encourage participants as they obtain more stability to give back and mentor an individual new to the program.
The organization will be funded through private donations, scholarships, grants, benefit concerts and other various fundraising activities. The program will become operational once enough start-up funds are raised.
Our staff, who are currently offering their service on a voluntary basis outreach to various shelters in the Los Angeles area focusing on youth and women. As we grow and as the budget allows we plan to move to a larger space. The program will be operationally based in Los Angeles but will serve the needs of individuals most in need in Jamaica, and globally through various different outreach projects. The first outreach pilot program will be working with youth and women in homeless shelters in the Los Angeles area. We are currently negotiating with a shelter in Downtown Los Angeles to offer our pilot program to their participants. Roseanne Ware, the founder and executive director has been in Jamaica setting the groundwork for the foundation in Jamaica. A project is planned for the fall of 2008 to work with youth at children’s homes in Jamaica.
Come Inspire the Youth!
Join us at our next volunteer meeting and do your part to help the next generation. be the change you wish to see in the world... -gandhi
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The meeting was a great success on last Sunday for "QueenDomCom", everyone is excited for the project to come together.....Thank All Of You For Your Interest & Support! This Is going to be such a great movement of Sista-Hood!
We will have the photo shoot this Sunday night, 12/27/09, @ 7:30pm, @ Club Libertine, 8210 Sunset Blvd, LA CA.
(Special Notes):
Attire: "WHITE" - With Your Choice Of Accessories.
Props: If you have any thing like percussions, African Drums, Baskets, Rasta Flags, Afro-Items, Easy Carrying Instruments, Mics, Etc., bring them for props.
Bio's: (Any information on yourself & your Art)....There will be a Myspace Web Site set up for us....So we want everyone to be represented.
Please Spread The Word To All The Queens You Know That May Want To Be A Part Of This Historical Women's Movement In Arts & Music!
NO MATTER WHAT YOUR POSITIVE TALENTS ARE!!!! COME AND SHARE THEM WITH "QUEENDOMCOM"!!!! .....This is where the Queens Voice Can Be Heard!!!!
The first Official meeting for the "QueenDomCom" Show, 01/31/10, will be held on this Sunday, 12/20/09 @ Club Libertine @ 6pm, 8210 Sunset Bvd.
We all look forward in coming together & sharing our ideas & gifts from the Most High.
What ever your beautiful & positive talent is, we welcome it!
Sista's Unite and let's show the World The Powers of Love we have to offer in the Arts of Music! After our first tour date in Jan, we will be taking the show up North to the Bay Area, and then after that, the tour will open up many doors of opportunities that will Ignite The Movement......So Let The Healing Begin All Thru Out The Nations!
Atten: All Female Artists, Singers, Writers, Dancers, Promoters, Live Art Artists, Spoken Word, Rappers, Designers, Models, Etc......What Ever You Do In A Positive Vibe - WE NEED YOU!!!!!!
Forming a Professional All Female Reggae Band. Being able to play other genders of music is a plus.
In preparation for upcoming performance...."QUEENDOM - COM", Jan 31, 2010 - (Sunday, 9:00pm - 2:00am) "Reggae On Sunset" Inside Of Club Libertine, 8210 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA....Cost $10.00 - 21 & Over.
See Offical Flyer For More Info....SOON COME!!! This Is An "Inspiring Entertainment Presentation".
The "QUEENDOM - COM" Band will be an International & Domestic Touring Band.
Services: Music Festivals, Concerts, Clubs, Shows, Weddings, School & College Events, Non Profit Organization Events, Community Awareness Events, Cultural Awareness Events, Etc.
Mission: Healing The Nations Thru Music - Bringing The World To A Oneness In Peace..... Vesseled Thru The QueenDom-Ship Of Di SIsta-Hood.....
SEPT. 28, 2009 @ THE MARATHON RESTAURANT GUEST OF: "MS FAE DC" 1043 S. FAIRFAX LA CA 90019 TIME: 9:00 PM - COST: (FREE / DONATIONS APPRECIATED) 4-INFO CALL: 323 317 - 3309
OCT. 10, 2009 @ THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS MANSION GUEST OF: "IMIUSWI" AND A HOST OF OTHER HOT ARTISTS! 1750 VINE STREET LA CA 90028 TIME: 8:30PM - 4:00AM COST: TICKETS $20, $25 & $35 21 & OVER SHUTTLES LIVE EVERY 15 MIN FROM CAPITAL RECORDS 4-INFO CALL 323 798 - 4813
0CT. 17, 2009 @ THE LITTLE EITHIOPIA RESTAURANT HOSTED BY: DJ GREGORY - "G". (CRUCIAL SOUND) 1048 S. FAIRFAX LA CA 90019 TIME: 9:00 PM - COST: FREE 4-INFO CALL: 323 - 317 - 3309
OCT. 30, 2009 @THE ALCOHLIC CENTER FOR WOMEN ALONG WITH "MS. FAE DC" 1147 S. ALVARDO LA CA TIME: 6:30PM COST: FREE 4-INFO CALL: 323 317 - 3309
Hope To See You @ My "BLACK & WHITE" BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!
YEP YEP, WE RASTA'S GOT SWAGG TOOOO!
WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009 WHERE: THE CUSTOM HOTEL/BY THE POOL!! LOC: 8639 LINCOLN BLVD (MANCHESTER & LINCOLN) TIME: 9:00PM UNTIL THEY MAKE US GO HOME!!! : ) COST: $10.00 INFO: 323 317 3309
"BIG UPS TO ALL OF DI LEO'S INNA DI HOUSE"!!!
ALL THANKS & PRAISES TO JAH 4 LETT N ME C 1 MORE YEAR!!!...
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Thanks for the add! I really appreciate your support. Let me know which song of mine you like in particular. Come to one of my gigs! Bring friends! BTW great photo!
