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    • Maliek Program
      • VOICES ON THE LINE
      • AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
      • THE NEED
      • TEACHING ARTIST
    • learn more
      • Mission
      • Support Our Vision
    • Get Involed
    • Donate
    • Press & Media
    • Community Engagement
    • Contact
  • Home
  • Maliek Program
    • VOICES ON THE LINE
    • AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
    • THE NEED
    • TEACHING ARTIST
  • learn more
    • Mission
    • Support Our Vision
  • Get Involed
  • Donate
  • Press & Media
  • Community Engagement
  • Contact

What It’s All About:

The “Let’s Dance – Staying Healthy Back to School Giveaway” is not your average supply drive. It’s a celebration of culture, wellness, and community readiness. At this one-day festival, MCAF distributes free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, snacks, and health resources to students and families in need — with a powerful rhythm of live dance, music, and joy in the background.

📣 Calling All Vendors!

We’re excited to invite merchandise vendors, young entrepreneurs, small businesses, and food trucks to join us for an amazing day of celebration, community, and giving back!


This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✨ Showcase your brand
✨ Connect with the community
✨ Support a meaningful cause


🗓️ Saturday, August 16, 2025


📍 360 Snediker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207


If you're interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out the form at the link below:


👉 https://forms.gle/VQkAMk9CjCw9tuDY6


Scroll down to secure your vendor spot. Non fundable


For more information, contact us at 📧 nasir@maliek.org

Let’s come together to dance, stay healthy, and give our youth a strong start for the school year!

Vendor Fees

🎉 Become a Vendor – Let’s Dance: Staying Healthy Back to School Giveaway 🎉


Are you a small business owner, artist, or community organization looking to showcase your work? Join us as a vendor at our upcoming cultural event!


📍Vendor Fee: $50

Includes vending space only (no table or chairs provided).


➕ Optional Add-On:

  • Table & 2 Chairs Rental: $25


✅ TOTAL OPTIONS:

  • Vendor Space Only: $50
  • Vendor Space + Table & 2 Chairs: $75



Pay Now

Donate & Make a Difference

Support our goal of reaching 500+ students across NYC with essential school supplies, wellness kits, and love.


[Donate Supplies] – Please reach out to us to coordinate your donation of physical items.


[Give a Monetary Gift Online] – You can click the link below to contribute directly.


For more information or to arrange a donation, email us at Nasir@maliek.org. Every gift counts. Every child matters

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

What to Expect:

Free Backpacks & School Supplies
Hygiene Kits & Health Resources
Live Dance & Music Performances
Youth Basketball Activities
Interactive Games & Community Giveaways
Bounce House & Kid Zones
Arts & Crafts
Healthy Snacks & Refreshments

Why We Do It:

We believe every child deserves to start the school year with confidence, dignity, and joy. Through this event, we remove barriers and celebrate the power of community care — with the arts at the heart of it all.

Why It Matters:

This event is more than a giveaway — it's a celebration of excellence, equity, and readiness. With school supplies, dance, fun, and fellowship, we help prepare students for the school year physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We honor our mission by making sure no child is left behind — and that every family feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

A Celebration of Culture, Community & Back-to-School Readiness

Every August, MCAF teams up with Maliek Dance Theater to host this powerful Back to School Giveaway and Black cultural festival — designed to uplift our youth through the power of art, movement, and community support.

Sponsor:

Are you a business, brand, or community group looking to make an impact? Partner with us!

For more information email us at Nasir@maliek.org


or donate with the link below.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Through the Lens of Giving: Maliek Community Arts Foundation in Pictures

Join the Movement: Volunteer with MCAF!

📢 Join the Movement: Volunteer with MCAF!

The Maliek Community Arts Foundation is dedicated to using the arts to inspire, educate, and uplift communities. As a volunteer, you play a vital role in supporting our programs, events, and artists. Whether you’re passionate about the performing arts, community engagement, or behind-the-scenes work, there’s a place for you at MCAF!


🌟 Why Volunteer?

✅ Make a meaningful impact in the arts community.
✅ Gain hands-on experience in arts administration, event production, and community programming.
✅ Network with artists, educators, and creatives.
✅ Be a part of a dynamic and inspiring organization.



💼 Volunteer Opportunities

📌 Event Support

  • Assist with MCAF performances, showcases, and fundraisers.
  • Help with audience check-in, ushering, and set-up/breakdown.

📌 Arts Education & Workshops

  • Support instructors in dance, theater, and arts workshops.
  • Engage with students and help with logistics.

📌 Community Outreach & Engagement

  • Help spread the word about MCAF programs and initiatives.
  • Represent MCAF at local events and festivals.

📌 Marketing & Social Media

  • Assist with content creation, photography, and video for our platforms.
  • Help manage promotional materials and outreach campaigns.

📌 Fundraising & Development

  • Support fundraising campaigns and donor relations.
  • Help with grant research and administrative tasks.

📌 Administrative & Office Support

  • Assist with organizing materials, scheduling, and communications.

Apply Now

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Upcoming Events

05/31/2025

Shine On Me Showcase

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10pm

Brooklyn

05/31/2025

Shine On Me Showcase

6pm

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10pm

Brooklyn

08/16/2025

Let’s Dance – Staying Healthy Back to School Giveaway

10am

-

7pm

Brooklyn

08/16/2025

Let’s Dance – Staying Healthy Back to School Giveaway

10am

-

7pm

Brooklyn

Maliek Community Arts Foundation, Inc. 

is a not-for-profit organization as outlined in 

section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 


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