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WELCOME TO THE LONGEST TABLE!
WELCOME TO THE LONGEST TABLE!
*note: this is a PAST EVENT.
5.12.23
NAI student led. NAI Administration supported.
Fighting polarization, choosing celebration, fostering acceptance.
Mission
Mission
What is "The Longest Table?"
The Longest Table is an event in which North Allegheny families of various cultures and all backgrounds are invited to enjoy an evening of "time-honored, family heirloom" recipes at a very long table, to "embody the idea of inclusive conversation." Art for Ukraine, an organization using art-related initiatives to fund humanitarian aid and spread war awareness, decided to put our own twist on this event and incorporate student performances this year!
Our hope is to foster a sense of mutual understanding, connection, and strength through giving people of all backgrounds & ethnicities a chance to share their own culture (specifically time-honored, family heirloom recipes, music, performances, and art) with the North Allegheny community. Through this, we hope to achieve our broader goal, still, of ultimately choosing acceptance and celebration, instead of war and polarization, an issue prevalent in our time.
Info
Info
General Overview
General Overview
Where?
North Allegheny Intermediate High School
350 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh
PA 15237
How?
Guests will gather in the NAI cafeteria to socialize and dine in a buffet-style evening, with other fun activities such as sharing stories & traditions on a mini-stage, a raffle, and much more!
Enter through the Main Entrance (there should be signs directing you to the event), go straight to cafeteria where you may set up your dish, chat with others, wait for the event to begin!
When?
Friday, May 12, 2023
6 PM - 8 PM
RSVP
RSVP
There is no cost for attendance. Families may bring their own dish for the event (suggested serving size: 12).
Please use THIS LINK for registration.
Registration closes Friday, May 12.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To attend, you must be a parent, friend, or sibling of a student currently attending NAI or NASH.
Cancellations
Cancellations
Please email hdong@nastudents.org with cancellations at least 24 hours prior to the event. We would like to ensure very few empty seats and uneaten meals due to no-shows.
Who are we? why are we doing this?
Who are we? why are we doing this?
Who are we? You can find the Art for Ukraine website at this link.
Why are we doing this? There are 3 parts of Art for Ukraine's official Mission/Goal = Art, Awareness, & Fundraising—through TLT (The Longest Table), we’ll be able to achieve all of them.
Art for Ukraine’s humanitarian relief efforts are directed not only towards Ukraine (which we did as a starting point), but any places & people in need of such relief.
Art: We believe in the power of creative expression to fundraise, spread awareness, and unite people, all in one. Whether this be in the form of a painting/drawing, a piece of literature, a choreographed dance, music, or a finely-made cultural dish, there will be an ample amount of opportunities at The Longest Table | A4U for guests to share their art, in any or all of these forms.
Awareness: Ultimately, no matter what culture or background we come from, we can all agree that war is something no one supports. Through giving people of all backgrounds, and ethnicities a chance to share their own culture (through food, music, recipes, performances—the list goes on!) with the NA community, we hope to foster a sense of mutual understanding, connection, and strength, ultimately uniting against war for good.
Fundraising: Through the various activities, raffles, and sales we hold, all money will be directed towards the Hope for Ukraine charity/nonprofit, and/or future efforts hosted by the A4U organization/nonprofit.
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