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Maji  Mazuri USA would like to extend its sincere appreciation to all the supporters who came out for the 3^rd Annual Maji Mazuri Benefit Concert at Tin Roof Cantina in Atlanta, GA. We raised over $1000 to help the cause! A special thank you goes out to Chad Hunter, Tin Roof Cantina, and the band Moontower – the show would not have happened without them! Moontower is currently planning another benefit concert to support Maji Mazuri to be held this spring or summer. Be on the lookout for updates!

Maji Mazuri extends its sincere appreciation to Neurosport Physical Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia.  Neurosport is one of the top physical therapy and rehabilitation companies in Georgia.  When patients visit one of Neurosport's three Atlanta locations, they usually change into workout clothes.  For convenience, Neurosport provides t-shirts and shorts for the patients to wear during therapy.  If you visit a Neurosport today, many of the patients will be sporting Maji Mazuri t-shirts!  Neurosport graciously agreed to use Maji Mazuri t-shirts as well as to provide brochures to those patients who wish to learn more about Maji Mazuri.  A big THANK YOU to Neurosport for its support of Maji Mazuri!"

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE !!!

A little late but, HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I can't tell you how thankful we are for everyone's on-going support over the years.  This Moontower thing has been a blast for us from day one.  We have gotten to meet many great people because of the music, and the cool thing is, the music never stops...never.

A highlight for us happened at our 2nd Annual Christmas Benefit Show.  Thanks to everyone's generosity, we were able to raise over $2500!!! for The Maji Mazuri Center in Kenya. Special thanks to Taylor Harper, Mitch Zabinski and Loco's for all their help. Maji Mazuri is a wonderful organization that helps kids and families in Nairobi with social and economic development and spiritual well-being.  A volunteer trip to Kenya is in the works.  More details on that soon!

- MOONTOWER

Greetings Folks, The Second Annual Maji Mazuri Benefit Concert is only 4 days away! I am excited to announce a special guest appearance by 13 time Grammy nominated Jessi Lynn! Check her out at: www.jessilynn.com. Can't wait to see everyone!!! -- Taylor

Host: Taylor Harper, Locos & MOONTOWER 404-429-6887

When: Thursday, December 23 from 08:30 PM to Friday, December 24 at 03:00 AM

Where: Locos Deli & Pub 2480 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329

Please join us for a night filled with the great sounds of MOONTOWER who graciously offered their musical talents to help raise money for the Maji Mazuri Centre, a truly worthy cause! Let your generous spirits shine as you enjoy the delectable spirits of your favorite neighborhood bar! The GOAL is to raise $2,500 for those less fortunate souls who need our help!  
- Only a $10 Cover! (Proceeds go to Maji Mazuri)
- Raffle with great prizes!
- The best of company!

Host: Taylor Harper, Locos & MOONTOWER 404-429-6887

When: Thursday, December 23 from 08:30 PM to Friday, December 24 at 03:00 AM

Where: Locos Deli & Pub 2480 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329

If you can't make it, you'll be missed. However, you can still show your generosity by making a donation here.

The late Dr. King once said, "Only when it is dark enough can one see the stars." I have long believed that in order to know contentment one must know suffering. To know joy one must know grief. To appreciate pleasure one must know pain. What we define as good cannot exist without what we deem as bad. So, how can God permit a slum like Mathare Valley to exist? How can God exist when there is such pain, suffering, and grief? As much as God is the joy, contentment, and pleasure in life, God is also the suffering, pain, and grief we experience. We are accustomed to thinking only of the former as blessings. I believe, however, that the suffering, pain, and grief are blessings in that they provide us with an experience to which we can compare our "good" experiences. Think about it... If we did not experience both "sides" we would live in a constant state of unawareness and never be conscious to the blessings that surround and fill our world.

I took a year off from school in between graduating from my undergraduate program and commencing law school. I had always wanted to travel, to experience another culture, and to help others, for I have lived and continue to live a very blessed life, indeed. I met with Kevin Corcoran, the president of Maji Mazuri USA, to discuss the projects in Nairobi. Over the course of an hour, Kevin told me all about Maji Mazuri. I was enthralled. Two months later, I found myself on a plane to Nairobi for a four month stay in Kenya.

My time in Kenya was life-altering. Accordingly, upon my return to the US, I simply had to share my experiences with others. I began speaking at various events and with church groups in an effort to raise awareness and funds. Recently, I was asked to serve on the board of Maji Mazuri, USA. It is an honor and privilege to work with an organization like Maji Mazuri, but even more so with the people who comprise it.

A crimson hue melted across the western sky as the cool, crisp evening breeze grazed the back of my neck. Graciously, I moved a little closer to the fire. Martha, the school cook, was preparing the evening meal for the students of the Upper Matasia School. A young girl approached me and asked if I and another volunteer would join her and her friends in a singing session. Despite the fact that my singing is quite displeasing to anyone who can hear, I joined the group.

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