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The Carrie Meek Foundation Hosts Community Informational Meeting

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7 years ago

January 30, 2018

umeektv

The Carrie Meek Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life of residents of its local community. In keeping with this mission, the organization recently hosted the first of its series of community informational meetings.

Topics discussed during the session included the development of the Carrie Meek International Business Park which is currently under construction at the Miami Opa-Locka Airport. The business park is the future home to an Amazon Fulfillment Center. In addition, leadership from the Carrie Meek Foundation spoke about the organization’s work force development program which will focus on helping residents develop skills in job searching and prepare them with necessary training needed to get, keep and excel at a new profession.

The Foundation’s second community informational meeting takes place on Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Sherbondy Village Community in Opa-Locka.

The Carrie Meek Foundation is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization that sponsors and promotes programs in Education, Housing, Health, and Economic Development and is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of our community. For more information on the community outreach and informational meetings, contact The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc. at 786-613-7399.

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Gotham Buds Hosts Community-Centered 4/20 Celebration in the Heart of Harlem

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6 days ago

April 16, 2025

Adavie Gutierrez

New York, NY– April 16, 2025 – Gotham Buds, Harlem’s homegrown dispensary, is throwing its biggest event of the year to celebrate 4/20 with the community that built it. Hosted by NYC’s own Mr. Commodore and Rayyy Rayyy, the celebration will feature hourly giveaways, classic games, a live DJ, a curated photo booth experience, food vendors, and a major prize giveaway for one lucky winner at exactly 4:20 PM. Leading cannabis brands like TICAL, ROVE, To The Moon, and more will also be on-site, connecting with customers and sharing exclusive offering.

WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM

WHERE: GOTHAM BUDS- 248 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

“Celebrating 4/20 in Harlem with the people we see and serve every day is an honor. This holiday is rooted in freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity — and for us, it’s also about joy. Creating safe, relaxed spaces where we can come together, laugh, and share in the moment is everything.”
— Malika Bellamy, Co-Owner, VP of Communications & Marketing, Gotham Buds

This event is a love letter to Harlem — a vibrant, chill, and community-rooted day designed to honor those who continue to support Gotham Buds. Expect positive vibes, live IG coverage, and a real celebration of culture, cannabis, and connection.

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ABOUT GOTHAM BUDS

Gotham Buds is the premier cannabis brand built by New Yorkers for New Yorkers. Located in the heart of Harlem, they offer one of the largest curated selections of homegrown cannabis and smoking accessories, luxurious apparel, and audio entertainment in NYC. Gotham Buds is committed to redefining the wellness landscape and making the transformative power of cannabis accessible. Learn more at www.gothambudsny.com.