AEIC's school based programs are managed by the students with adult supervision to create an atmosphere of respect, self-expression and confidence to overcome adversity. Through self-expression in the arts, students gain awareness for self respect and respect for others. This respect results in positive choices; dedicated to remaining drug free and non-violent.
• Youth Leadership Council - weekly open mic sessions where 200 students participate by sharing their music, art and poetry
• Concert Assembly - young high school musicians perform before a school wide assembly
• Elementary School Concerts - selected participants perform in concert to elementary school students
• Project X CD - high school students created their own CD featuring their music and expressing their desire to be drug free and non-violent
• AEIC Music Awards - high school musicians compete for best rap, rock and alternative artists
• Award Assemblies - interactive concerts for elementary students who participate in art contest featuring the AEIC quartet and top high school musicians
• Art Contest - students participate in an art contest with an anti drug/violence message with the best art chosen for use on bookmarks distributed throughout the region
• I Am Drug Free Card - participating students receive the card to redeem at local businesses for free and discounted merchandise
"We can respect each other while not liking something. And it's a lot easier to do that now. It's easy to hate people. It's easy to be mad and ignorant. But when you can respect someone and still dislike what they do it's a really cool thing."
(Katie, 11th grade)
AEIC is a non profit organization which was founded in 1995. Its youth programs are funded by private foundations, government appropriations and through individuals in our community. Please join our vision to keep our youth drug free and non-violent.
Maestro of AEIC - $1000 and above
Champion of AEIC - $500 - 999
Family of AEIC - $100 - 499
Friend of AEIC - $10 - 99
Many of you would rather donate your time and expertise in your field to help AEIC. We warmly welcome all volunteers in this effort. We need people for:
• Research Grant Writing and Research
• Program Development
• Public Relations
• Web Development
• Youth Council Staff
• Marketing
• Business Assistance
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