Be on the lookout for Onward & Upward's Gospel Explosion to be held on Friday, July 7, 2006.  This festive event will feature Grammy and Stellar Award Winning Producer/Songwriter/Musician, Kevin Bond & F.L.O.W.,  Grammy Award nominated group Joshua's Troop, the hilarious Gospel Comedian Ron Baker, Jr.  along with a host of other talented musicians, soloists, praise ministries, and puppet ministries.  It is definitely an event you do not want to miss!  All proceeds will be used to fund the O&U Black College Tour 2006.  Please visit the website frequently for more specific details on the itinerary and ticket information in the coming weeks.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS NOW!!!

OR CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

GSU BOX OFFICE (708) 235-2222

CHICAGOLAND AREA (708) 254-8846

KANKAKEE AREA (815) 932-1705

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (309) 750-1669

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON PRIME SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS EVENT!!!

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Onward & Upward will be holding a Carwash to help raise additional funds for its July 14-17 trip to Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  ALL proceeds will be applied toward defraying the cost of the trip for the youth participants.  Our goal is to cover, IN FULL, the necessities (i.e. transportation, room and board, meals) of the trip for each of the youths attending.  Tickets can be purchased in advance by e-mailing one of the youths listed on the 2005 Youths' Bio Page, by sending a brief request to donations@onward-upward.org, or by calling Keyonn Pope at (815) 929-9719 or (225) 413-7411.