Bus Fare - United Peace Relief Detroit, Wine and Jazz Benefit

July 9th, 6PM - 9PM;  $30

Club TV, 2548 Grand River, Detroit - near Motor City Casino

Contact Jean Wilson, 313-377-4203, uprdetroit@yahoo.com

Three of Detroit's newest visionaries join together in putting hope into action with a benefit for the newly born nonprofit, UPR Detroit. The event will take place at TV emerging as the hippest patio lounge in the city in conjunction with support from the just opened gourmet grocer, Zaccaro's. In order to transform their school bus a fully functioning emergency relief unit on wheels, UPR Detroit hosts an evening sure to refresh you after a stale day at the office.  The event will offer light fare with a unique selection of cheeses complimented by wine hand-selected by local wine distributor, Joe Bruno. The Future Jazz Kartel will spin out the perfect summer evening sounds featuring the tag team efforts of DJ Gui LaFleur and Mark Szyamski.

This is the perfect way to unwind after work by indulging your senses while helping to re-direct our unique city. In looking at the recent disasters in China and Myanmar (Burma) we feel sadness for political turmoil that only exacerbates these tragedies. Yet what did we learn of ourselves during Katrina? What did we learn of our own hometown after the riots? Grassroots organizations such as UPR Detroit provide rescue for those that the system doesn't account for. The demands of our own culture often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and helpless so here is the PERFECT opportunity to blow off steam and provide great help.

UPR Detroit serves the disenfranchised through action, not bureaucracy and paperwork. The new mobile unit will, however, provide informational materials to the community it serves as part of their effort to connect people in need to the resources available. Providing clothing, minor medical aid, food, information, and alternative healing methods, the Relief Bus' currently functions as a "soup kitchen" on wheels. While developing further abilities, the Bus relies greatly on the generosity of Zaccaro's whose regular food donations have allowed UPR Detroit to bring quality food to those who are often neglected as the "undeserving poor." Join us in a great atmosphere while we make a difference one at a time through good food, music, and compassion.