NUÇI'S SPACE
Nuçi's Space is a non-profit health and music resource center in Athens, GA. The aim of the organization is to prevent suicide by providing obstacle free treatment for musicians suffering from depression and other such disorders as well as to assist in the emotional, physical and professional well-being of musicians.
The Drive-By Truckers and Nuçi's Space have a long history. The band does a yearly benefit for Nuçi's at the 40 Watt Club to raise money and awareness. They continue to promote and support this wonderful cause all over the world.
Rick Kurtz Benefit
Rick Kurtz, formerly a Birmingham musician, played in bands such as the Mortals, Mike & the Maximums and Topper Price and the Upsetters. He has toured with Webb Wilder, Delbert McClinton and T. Graham Brown. He is close friend of David Hood and Patterson says he's one of the best guitar players ever.
Musicians, friends and fans will gather on Aug. 8 for a benefit concert at Moonlight on the Mountain, 585 Shades Crest Road in Bluff Park.
Their goal: to help Kurtz with his medical expenses as he recovers from a stroke. Organizer Mark Harrelson says Kurtz lost the use of his left hand when he became ill in May.
They are also selling raffle tickets for an autographed guitar ($10 each). Autographs on the guitar include Birmingham native Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, members of the Drive-By Truckers, Buddy Miller, David Hood and Wilder.You can help too!
Make a PayPal donation to the Rick Kurtz Benefit:WHATEVER IT TAKES
Whatever It Takes seeks to ensure that every child in Athens-Clarke County will graduate from a post-secondary education. We, along with our partners, will accomplish this through emphasizing early intervention, focusing existing services in a limited geographic area, creating a culture of success, and using data to direct to policy.
Education is the silver bullet. An educated citizenry creates a community with better jobs, safer neighborhoods, and happier families. Producing well-educated children decreases the need for less effective and more costly government interventions.
At the core of this initiative is the idea that our fates are linked, that we succeed or fail together. This is the essence of community, isn't it? The staggering poverty in Athens is not just a moral tragedy, but a massive weight holding back our economic and cultural potential. We believe that the only proven method for WINNING the fight against poverty is through education.