Midnight at the Library Brings in Local Businesses to

Midnight at the Library Brings in Local Businesses to Give Back to S.O.U.L Foundation During a New Year’s Eve Celebration at Denver’s McNichols Building Denver, CO - The first library in Denver will host a sophisticated speakeasy styled party in partnership with S.O.U.L Foundation this New Year’s Eve. Brother and sister team, Lenay and Ryan Snyder are pleased to announce their third-annual event with an estimated attendance of one thousand young professionals. Not only is the venue a local gem but also the party will bring in local favorites including Mile High Soul Club. For the last two years, the duo has been giving back to their community through their party with a purpose. However, this year is slated to be the biggest and best year yet both in giving back and with support of local businesses. Last year, 268 Ugandan children benefited from a chance at education through this one nights’ event. An increased turnout this year can only translate to an increase in good will. "My brother [Ryan] and I were tired of going to the same ol' disappointing New Year’s Eve party and spending an insane amount of money for little fulfillment. We wanted to throw a party that attracted the most positive, fun-loving people who were itching to celebrate beautiful life and party like that with a purpose. When you party with a purpose, it takes the selfish mindset out and you instead concentrate on loving and enjoying your fellow neighbor. Naturally, S.O.U.L. Foundation was a perfect fit because you understand exactly the impact you've made on those communities in Uganda after the night is through. And, that is certainly cause for celebration," said Lenay Snyder, Owner/Artist at Whim and Fancy. About S.O.U.L Foundation: Shortly after finishing nursing school in 2009, Brooke Stern and her father, Kenneth Stern, set out on a backpacking trip through eastern Africa. After spending just 5 days in poverty-stricken Bujagali Falls, Brooke's idea of creating a not-for-profit foundation devoted to helping the impoverished Ugandan community began to take shape. Brooke returned to Uganda one month after her initial life-changing visit. She immersed herself in the culture and community for 13 months. Like her village neighbors, she lived without electricity, hot water or the comforts of modern society. She devoted this first year to listening to and learning from the villagers before she realized that the most effective S.O.U.L.-ution for the community would involve a focus on accessibility to education. It was shortly after that S.O.U.L. Foundation was born. For further information on the benefit: Event Website: www.goodpeoplegoodfun.com

S.O.U.L Foundation: http://www.souluganda.org ###