365 South Entertainment and Support The Port Foundation gave away 100 Easter baskets on Easter Sunday at 10th Street Park( Portia Hines Park) for “Dat Way Sunday”. #DatWaySunday is an engagement where community members from the north side and surrounding areas of Wilmington come together to fellowship and enjoy hanging out with one another while playing basketball, eating and this past Sunday giving away Easter baskets to all the kids that came to the park. Boys stood in one line, while the girls stood in the other line to receive their Free Easter Basket. Thanks to Artist/Rapper Push Almighty of 365 South Ent a local Native with a big East Coast buzz for making the giveaway possible.
Read MoreSupport The Port Foundation, Inc & On The Edge Barbershop Present:
TURKEY BOWL TUESDAY (FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY)
On Tuesday November 22nd, 2016, Support The Port ended their “Holiday Hope Dealer Can Food Drive”, with “Turkey Bowl Tuesday” in which citizens received free turkeys. Support The Port, On The Edge Barber shop and other community volunteers and advocates joined together to provide 150 Wilmington families free turkeys for this Thanksgiving season.
The drive started at 11:00am in front of On The Edge Barbershop (address) with people standing in line in front of the shop as early as 9am. The event was met with an overwhelming response that within one hour 100 turkeys were passed. . With a long line of remaining families, so inspired bystanders purchased additional turkeys at nearby grocery stores to give to the eager and grateful families. Families left with 12-16lb turkeys and a smile on their face. The giveaway ended around 2pm.
Read MoreSupport The Port Foundation Inc., Working Films, and Cucalorus joined forces to bring the community of Wilmington an entertaining and educational experience with supPORTalorus. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Dreams Art Center supPORTalorus brought together the community of Wilmington with free screenings of some of the Works in Progress Documentaries that are part of this year's Cucalorus Film Festival. The documentaries were made by Black filmmakers that touched on a range of social justice issues.
The night opened up with an spectacular performance by kid sensation Kyn of KynKlub followed by three film shorts and documentaries; Blind Date by Alicia Inshiradu a native here of Wilmington, Afrophobia: The Roots of Hair Politics by Tania Hajal, and Baartman, Beyoncé & Me by Natalie Bullock Brown. Each film followed up with an Q&A with the audience and the directors, providing input that will help to shape the final product.
Read More(Wilmington, NC) On Friday Oct. 14th, Support The Port Foundation, Inc. PresentedsupPORTflix & Chill: The OFFICIAL Red Carpet Premiere for “Aimee’s List” The movie by Cr Visions at Morning Glory Coffee House. Guest enjoyed free food, popcorn, and live music provided by Volume, and U.N.I.T.Y, two of the dopest bands on the east coast. Before The feature presentation “Aimee’s List” aired, the Exec Director of Support The Port, Cedric Harrisongave the audience a brief introduction about the non profit organization. After the movie attendees were able to enjoy a Q&A with the Cast & Crew. A few guest even walked away with prizes from the raffle drawing.
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(Wilmington NC) On Saturday September 24th, 2016 - Support The Port Foundation Inc. turned moments of U.N.I.T.Y in the community into memories that lasted forever with their #PhotoShootPhresh Photo Shoot Party & Pop Up Shop. From 5-9pm at The Dreams Arts Center guest were able to enjoy an evening of live performances by Moses Dc, ATMQuote, FTW Grizzy, Volume, and music provided by Sandra The Midday Miss. Complimentary lite bites were provided by Ceviche's and Charlie Graingers, and complimentary signature cocktails were also provided during the event. Attendees also participated in a live “Unity in the community” photo shoot with a professional photographer. Savage Since Birth, and Support The Port released new items plus their classic signatures items. The event concluded with a Support The Port trivia game giving away commemorative Support The Port License Plate, Doormat, and a feast basket donated by Feast Down East.
Read MoreMore than 50 volunteers came out Saturday, July 16th to help clean up and upgrade, The Community Boys and Girls Club at 906 Fanning Street with Support The Port Foundation and Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. The City of Wilmington donated
