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Clarence and Peggy Shivers inaugurated the Shivers African-American Historical and Cultural Collection in 1993 with a substantial gift. A major fundraiser – the Shedding Light Celebration – is held over the Thanksgiving holiday biennially. These Celebrations have been extremely successful and are the major source of funding to fulfill the educational enrichment mission.
Objectives
- Provide scholarships to young people interested in the study of classical performing and visual arts.
- Present classical concerts showcasing grant recipients and professional African-Americans talents.
- Expand contributions to Pikes Peak Library District through materials, workshops, and other educational presentations.
- Provide opportunities for the community to come together in celebration of History, Culture, and the Arts
Awards
- Charles Burrell Award
- Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction Award (Peggy)
- NAACP Living Legends Award
- NAACP Community Service Award
- Colorado Library Association Benefactor’s Award
- Urban League Community Service Award
- Colorado College Community Diversity Award
- Ent Credit Union YES Award
- African American Voice Citizen of the Year (Clarence)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority “Hats Off “ Award (Peggy)
- Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Lifetime Equality Award
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Citizen of the Year Award
- Selected as Colorado Springs Heroes for the Children’s Week Calendar
- Resolutions of Appreciation from the Colorado Springs City Council, El Paso Commissioners, Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustee, PPLD Foundation Board, and Friends of PPLD Board
- Local charter school now named Shivers Academy of Arts and Technology
- Jacqueline Lundquist “Kara” Grant
Achievements
- Annually expands the African-American Historical and Cultural Collection at Pikes Peak Library District
- Created an Endowment to support the mission of the Shivers Fund
- Sponsors a concert series showcasing young artists
- Sponsors Classical Chat with Youth Workshops following each concert
- Awards a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving youth annually
- Provides grants for student participation in the Music Festival at Colorado College, the Vocal Arts Symposium at Colorado
- College and the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale
- Collaborated with the Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra (A Shivers Fund alumni was guest artist at the concert)
- Provided small grants to various youth and organizations within the community
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