Zawadi Cash Mob

Zawadi Cash Mob!
Saturday October 26th, 2pm-6pm
Zawadi (1524 U Street NW)

Washington, DC - On Saturday October 26, 2013 from 2pm to 6pm the NANBPWC, Inc. and the National Black United Front are co-hosting a cash mob at Zawadi, a small woman-owned business on U Street. A cash mob is a grassroots, community-led movement to support a local small business. The concept is simple: everyone shows up at the same time and spends $20 each to help the business thrive and stay alive.

Zawadi (1524 U Street NW) is owned by Irene Whalen, a longtime DC resident. Her shop has been on U Street for over 20 years. The word Zawadi means "gift" in Kiswahili. The shop sells African jewelry, clothing, art and home decor.

Rising rent prices and the shifting demographics of the neighborhood have created challenges for Ms. Irene's business. This is a modern day David and Goliath story, as small businesses like Zawadi struggle to survive in DC against the rising tide of gentrification and big box store competition. Cash mobs empower the community to turn struggle into triumph by mobilizing local residents to save local small businesses.

For more information and to RSVP visit: http://www.zawadicashmob.eventbrite.com

Event Details:
What: Zawadi Cash Mob!
            #ZawadiCashMob

When: Saturday October 26, 2013 2pm-6pm

Where: Zawadi - 1524 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009
              (2 blocks from the U Street Metro - green/yellow line trains)

How: 1) Bring $20 (or more!) to spend at Zawadi.

          2) Show up, shop, mix & mingle and have fun!

 Media Contact:Jennifer Bryant
Executive Director
NANBPWC, Inc.
Office:(202) 483-4206
Cell: (202) 957-4987
executivedirector@nanbpwc.org
http://www.zawadicashmob.eventbrite.com