On February 3, 2008 Jason Vassell was the target of a racist hate crime. Since then he has been further victimized by a racist prosecution. We, a coalition of community organizations, students and faculty, seek your support in challenging this racist prosecution.
02/21/2009: Silent Auction Benefit
Come to the Justice for Jason Community Auction! Spread the word and bring your friends!
The auction will be held this Saturday, February 21 from 6 – 9 at the Parish Hall of Grace Episcopal Church in Amherst; the church is on the Amherst Common and the Parish Hall is just around the corner. Admission, at only $10 general and $5 for students, includes hearty refreshments, great door prizes, live celtic harp music, and opportunities to bid on a variety of items and services worthy of everyone’s attention that include:
- original prints by award winning artist Barry Moser
- a Josh Simpson "world" (donated by Simpson)
- weekend getaways in Maine and Cape Cod
- massage therapy sessions
- customized musical composition by accomplished composer David Kidwell in any style
- classes in yoga, tennis, and exercise
- restaurant and bakery gift certificates
- autographed books from noted authors
- State Representative Ellen Story (you need to come to find out more about this!
- paintings, photography, pottery, handknits, music performances for your own event, jewelry and more!
Checks and cash will be accepted. The response to our request for donations has been tremendous. We have a fabulous array of goods and services on offer — now we need everyone to come out and buy them! Shop for Justice! Shop for Jason!
