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Leadership (3)

Tim Simmons

President
tim.simmons@ncmail.net

Kurt Hurelbrink

2011-12 Co-Chair

Dan Woodard

2011-12 Co-Chair

Topics

Address:

Post Office Box 12201
Raleigh, NC 27605-2201

Website:

www.crapemyrtlefest.org

Subject Area:

Philanthropy, Volunteerism and Community Support

Crape Myrtle Festival

The Crape Myrtle Festival supports North Carolina organizations that assist people living with HIV/AIDS and the gay, lesbian and transgender communities through celebration and outreach. Started as a small gathering among friends in 1981, the Crape Myrtle Festival is now the oldest AIDS-related fundraising entity in the Southeastern US.

The Crape Myrtle Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Crape Myrtle Festival has raised over $1,000,000 for the organizations it supports, fostered awareness and inspired hope for countless individuals throughout the community.

Recent News

CMF Host Party raises over 24K (0 Comments)

April 21, 2012

The Crape Myrtle Festival Host Party, held on April 7, raised $24,000 against only $1,280 in expenses. Donations will go to those in the Triangle area living with HIV/AIDS Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit that raises... Read more >

2011 CMF Grant Recipients (0 Comments)

February 26, 2012

In 2011, the Crape Myrtle Festival team of volunteers and supporters raised $36,000 which was divided among the following Triangle area charities and causes: Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina (www.aas-c.org) $15,000 AIDS Community Residence Association (www.acranc.org) $6,500 LGBT Center of Raleigh... Read more >

CMF Accepts HRC Equality Award (0 Comments)

January 29, 2011

The Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) Executive Board will accept the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Equality Award for an organization at the HRC-Carolinas Gala on Saturday February 26 at the Raleigh Convention Center. CMF was selected for a 2011 HRC Equality... Read more >

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Recent Articles

Crape Myrtle Festival to Accept HRC Equality Award (0 Comments)

January 29, 2011

The Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) Executive Board will accept the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Equality Award for an organization at the HRC-Carolinas Gala on Saturday February 26 at the Raleigh Convention Center. CMF was selected for a 2011 HRC Equality... Read more >

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Recent Opportunities

Crape Myrtle Festival- Volunteers and Donors Welcome (0 Comments)

January 20, 2011

The Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) welcomes community volunteers for our public events of celebration at various times throughout the year, but partiularly for our July Grand Gala. The Crape Myrtle Festival supports North Carolina organizations that assist people living with... Read more >

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