COSAS ANNUAL EVENTS
Anniversary Dinner (October)
(Left to right) COSAS Board of Directors member Frederick Jordan, P.E., also the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC) Chairman of the Board, receives a certificate of appreciation from COSAS Operations Manager Nicole Richards at COSAS' 28th Anniversary Dinner.
Artistic Director and Choreographer of Chinyakare Ensemble Julia Chigamba performs at COSAS' 31st Anniversary Dinner.
(Left to right, first row) COSAS Board of Director members Neil Moonsamy, Operations Manager Nicole Richards, Ursula Moonsamy, Administrative Assistant Tsarina Secyugu, (second row) Sonny Pillay, Frederick Jordan, Terrence Boyd and (back row) Royl Roberts at COSAS' 29th Anniversary Dinner.
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce member and Big Momma's Desserts founder Sherry Vance (center) with COSAS Operations Manager Nicole Richards (right) and COSAS Administrative Assistant Tsarina Secyugu (left) at COSAS' 29th Anniversary Dinner.
(Left to right) COSAS supporter John Blatt and COSAS member Adele Ahanotu at COSAS' 31st Anniversary Dinner.
COSAS Board of Directors member Sonny Pillay playing the saxophone at COSAS' 29th Anniversary Dinner.
Bishop Johnathan Logan (center) and Dr. Carolyn L. J. Logan (right) receive a certificate of appreciation from COSAS Operations Manager Nicole Richards (left) at COSAS' 31st Anniversary Dinner.
Dance group Chinyakare Ensemble member DeLisa Branch-Nealy performs at COSAS' 31st Anniversary Dinner.
(Left to right) COSAS Board of Directors member Amar Casey and his wife Maria at COSAS' 31st Anniversary Dinner.
COSAS’ Anniversary dinner celebrates the growth and expansion of the organization that was made possible with the involvement of hundreds of members and supporters throughout the year.
Volunteers can assist in making this event possible by:
Taking on a volunteer assignment in preparation of the event
Volunteering on the day of the event
Volunteering on the transportation team to pick up items being donated
Volunteering as a photographer
Day of Solidarity with South Africa (April)
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) President & CEO Cathy Adams (center) with COSAS Operations Manager Nicole Richards (left) and Administrative Assistantat Tsarina Secyugu (right) enjoying themselves at COSAS' Day of Solidarity.
N.T. Naicker's daughter Vanitha Naicker (right) with COSAS Board of Directors members Neil (left) and Ursula Moonsamy (center) at COSAS' Day of Solidarity event.
(Left to right) Jaro Fleet Technologies CEO and Founder Joe Miler, Ph.D. with COSAS Board of Directors member Chiedu Ufoegbune speaking at the Day of Solidarity event.
Rueda Con Ritmo salsa dancers at COSAS' Day of Solidarity event.
Soloist Nkan Eledua wows the audience with original Africa-inspired music.
Tunisian guitarist Anis Sehiri peforms at COSAS' Day of Solidarity.
Business owner and COSAS supporter Anna Bimenyimana (second from left) dances at COSAS' Day of Solidarity with other COSAS members.
COSAS annual Day of Solidarity with South Africa is a forum for South African and experts to present an analysis of the current challenges and opportunities that the country and the Southern region face.
Volunteers can assist in making this event possible by:
Taking on a volunteer assignment in preparation of the event
Volunteering on the day of the event
Volunteering on the transportation team to pick up items being donated
Volunteering as a photographer
Volunteering as a videographer
Volunteering as a video editor
Appreciation Events (July)
(Left to right) COSAS supportive printer Andy Barile receives an award for his outstanding participation from COSAS Board of Directors member Chiedu Ufoegbune.
Golden Hour Books founder Nate Poremba (center) received a certificate of appreciation from COSAS Operations Manager Nicole Richards (right) and COSAS Board of Directors member Chiedu Ufoegbune (right).
COSAS Board of director member John Moore (right) and volunteer Kerry Hayes (left).
COSAS volunteer organizer and singer Isaiah Chambers.
COSAS’ Appreciation Event celebrates all the incredible work COSAS volunteers and supporters have made possible each year to build international solidarity between people in the U.S. and the people of South Africa and the continent!
Volunteers can assist in making this event possible by:
Taking a volunteer assignment in preparation of the event
Volunteering on the day of the event
Volunteering on the transportation team to pick up items being donated
Volunteering as a photographer
Volunteering on the kitchen/serving team
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