2010-2011

To Whom It May Concern:

I write to you on behalf of the YES I CAN “Unity through Music and Education” 501(c)3 organization, specifically in request of your assistance to produce our 8^th Annual Summer Meltdown Autism Awareness and Social Inclusion Concert. The YIC program combines students with special needs, possessing a wide spectrum of disabilities, with general education mentors. The students spend the majority of the year working towards the common goal of throwing the Summer Meltdown concert. The majority of the students with special needs have a form of Autism known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Although often gifted academically, their major area of deficit is their ability to socialize and communicate with peers. This is why it is essential to provide these students with the opportunity to challenge them to work together and practice the techniques they’ve been taught throughout the program. The costs of producing the concert are covered through class fundraisers, donations, and sponsorships.

In the past, donations and sponsorships included:  Fender, VH1, Monster Energy Drink, REMO Drums, SRH clothing, Volcom, Andy Gump, Vans Warped Tour, AV Party Rentals, The Museum of Tolerance, NLA, Unite the United, Chronic Tacos and many other businesses. Their assistance helps provide support for maintaining the same level of professionalism found in all major professional concert productions. For example, donations help purchase back stage passes, security, stage, sound, lights, and food. For more information on the Summer Meltdown please visit www.sponsorthemeltdown.com  and www.myspace.com/yesicaneducation.com

Over the past seven years, local businesses, have contributed through direct monetary donations, gift certificates, and sponsorships. These donations have helped us book national talent and cover all demands in the artists’ rider. Over the last 7 years, we have booked the following headliners The Dirty Heads, Smile Empty Soul, Fishbone, Phunk Junkeez, Trapt, Stephen Perkin’s of Jane’s Addiction, Shwayze, Cisco Adler, Iration, Chris Young, and Far East Movement. These artists performed in the 2,000 seat outdoor amphitheatre at Golden Valley High School. This years Summer Meltdown Concert is set for May 21, 2011 in the same location.

We ask that you please consider making a contribution to this very worthy cause; the form of which is entirely up to you. We are still booking supporting talent for this year’s concert. If you would like to perform or sponsor us, you will be given a tax identification number for tax-deduction purposes as well as listings as a valued sponsor on all fliers, posters, and all professionally printed materials. If you have an interest in helping us in any way, please contact the representative who gave you this letter, or the YIC Summer Meltdown program advisor at Golden Valley High School (661) 298-8140 ext. 1414, email blieber@hartdistrict.org,  

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us; we really appreciate your time.

Sincerely,

Bret Lieberman

Yes I Can Program Advisor