ATLANTA+acumen to host DIGNITY fundraiser

Make plans to attend DIGNITY Atlanta, an exhibition of art and social innovation to benefit Acumen Fund on Thursday, October 25, at Hypepotamus. The evening’s highlights include stunning photojournalism for sale by Nuru Project, which uses art to support positive social change, 'Ten Things We've Learned About Tackling Global Poverty,' - an exhibition of Acumen Fund's global investments in ventures that serve the poor in the developing world, Silent auction of fun and exciting items and experiences donated by your favorite Atlanta restaurants, bars, and social businesses and Limited 6pm-7pm VIP silent auction of pieces by local artists like Mali Azima, Kelly Blackmon, Gary S. Chapman, James Crissman, Jason Francisco and Elaine Oyzon-Mast.  Special guests Megan Beck of Acumen Fund and Lucas Westby of Nuru Project will be present.

VIP admission tickets are $50 and include 6pm-7pm private viewing, exclusive silent auction of local art, and reception with artists. General admission tickets are $25 and allow attendance 7pm-9pm. All tickets include drinks and light hors d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased here - http://dignityatlanta2012.eventbrite.com/

ATLANTA+acumen is a volunteer-run chapter of Acumen Fund, a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Our mission is to champion patient capital as an effective complement to traditional aid by building a community of like-minded individuals in Atlanta.  Visit atlanta.plusacumen.org for more information.

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Its aim is to help build financially sustainable and scalable organizations that deliver affordable critical goods and services that improve the lives of the poor. Visit www.acumenfund.org for more information.

Nuru Project leverages photography for social change in the developing world. Nuru raises charitable funds and public awareness through auctioning donated photographs at gallery exhibitions. Learn more at www.nuruproject.org

Contact atlanta@plusacumen.org to become a cash or in-kind sponsor, or if you are unable to attend but would like to give.

Hypepotamus is located at 817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308