Come out and play tennis while helping others. This tennis tournament is for the junior and adult players with the 8 game pro set format.
Prevent Child Abuse Henry County’s
1st Annual Tennis Tournament
Richard Craig Park, 825 South Cedar Street, McDonough
Saturday, November 6th for Ages 15-Adult
Registration Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00a.m.
Cost Per Person: $35.00 (Continental Breakfast, Lunch and T-shirt included)
Sunday, November 7th for Ages 10-14
Registration Sunday: 1:00-2:00
Cost Per Person: $20.00 (T-shirt and Snack Included)
Make Checks Payable to:
Prevent Child Abuse Henry County
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Prevent Child Abuse Henry County
P.O. Box 1525
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Deadline for Registration: November 2, 2010
Consolation Games will be played.
Please call 770-507-9900 with any questions.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Delta Volunteers Build 15 Houses with Habitat for Humanity in Chile
/PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Habitat for Humanity will join forces Nov. 1-3, to build 15 Habitat houses in El Monte, Chile, as part of Delta's Force for Global Good program to effect positive local and global change. The group leaves on Friday evening from Atlanta.
This will be the second time Delta volunteers and Habitat for Humanity will work together in Chile. Two years ago, 60 Delta employees traveled to Chile to build 15 houses in Casablanca. This year, more than 80 employees will build houses in El Monte, where many families are in need of housing following the Feb. 27 earthquake and its aftershocks. El Monte is 34 miles southwest of Santiago, Chile's capital.
"At Delta, we have a responsibility to help communities in need, especially those communities we serve. The need for safe, affordable housing is still great. It is our privilege to help Chilean families rebuild and improve their living conditions," said Ed Bastian, president—Delta Air Lines, and Habitat for Humanity International Board Member.
Delta volunteers will be joined by Mary Beth Witzel of Petaluma, California, a Delta SkyMiles® member who bid 338,000 miles in an online auction to win the opportunity to go on the trip. The miles will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Mary Beth Witzel invited her daughter, Lisa Witzel to accompany her on the trip and participate on the build.
"The generous partnership of national and international volunteers provides great support for Habitat Chile's affordable housing work," said Luis Santibanez, national director for Habitat for Humanity Chile. "We appreciate Delta's dedication and contribution to helping us improve the living conditions of families in El Monte."
Delta has supported Habitat for Humanity for more than 20 years, and strengthened the partnership in 2006 when the airline unveiled the first 767-300 featuring a unique Habitat for Humanity livery and a Delta "Force for Global Good" decal.
This is Delta's sixth international build with Habitat for Humanity. Delta employees from around the globe use vacation time and pay a portion of their expenses to volunteer on the international builds and help those in need of simple, decent and affordable housing, while also taking the opportunity to know more about the country and its culture. Delta has been involved in similar projects in South Africa, Ghana, India and Thailand. Within the United States, Delta's volunteers also have built houses in New York, Mississippi, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Minnesota, Michigan, Florida and California.
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This will be the second time Delta volunteers and Habitat for Humanity will work together in Chile. Two years ago, 60 Delta employees traveled to Chile to build 15 houses in Casablanca. This year, more than 80 employees will build houses in El Monte, where many families are in need of housing following the Feb. 27 earthquake and its aftershocks. El Monte is 34 miles southwest of Santiago, Chile's capital.
"At Delta, we have a responsibility to help communities in need, especially those communities we serve. The need for safe, affordable housing is still great. It is our privilege to help Chilean families rebuild and improve their living conditions," said Ed Bastian, president—Delta Air Lines, and Habitat for Humanity International Board Member.
Delta volunteers will be joined by Mary Beth Witzel of Petaluma, California, a Delta SkyMiles® member who bid 338,000 miles in an online auction to win the opportunity to go on the trip. The miles will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Mary Beth Witzel invited her daughter, Lisa Witzel to accompany her on the trip and participate on the build.
"The generous partnership of national and international volunteers provides great support for Habitat Chile's affordable housing work," said Luis Santibanez, national director for Habitat for Humanity Chile. "We appreciate Delta's dedication and contribution to helping us improve the living conditions of families in El Monte."
Delta has supported Habitat for Humanity for more than 20 years, and strengthened the partnership in 2006 when the airline unveiled the first 767-300 featuring a unique Habitat for Humanity livery and a Delta "Force for Global Good" decal.
This is Delta's sixth international build with Habitat for Humanity. Delta employees from around the globe use vacation time and pay a portion of their expenses to volunteer on the international builds and help those in need of simple, decent and affordable housing, while also taking the opportunity to know more about the country and its culture. Delta has been involved in similar projects in South Africa, Ghana, India and Thailand. Within the United States, Delta's volunteers also have built houses in New York, Mississippi, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Minnesota, Michigan, Florida and California.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Delta Air Lines Commits $1 Million to Atlanta's National Center for Civil and Human Rights
/PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has pledged $1 million to support the National Center for Civil and Human Rights' current programming and planned facility in downtown Atlanta.
"The mission of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which is to tell the compelling story of the ongoing quest for civil and human rights worldwide, is a vital one for our community," said Richard Anderson, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines. "Our support for the Center fits perfectly with Delta's focus on directing our sponsorship dollars in Atlanta and elsewhere toward charitable organizations."
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, scheduled to break ground in late 2011 and open in 2013, will feature permanent collections, timely exhibitions and interactive education opportunities to engage visitors in the historical and current struggle to secure and express human rights. The Center will be located in Atlanta's Pemberton Place adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, The New World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.
The Center's Executive Director Doug Shipman said of Delta's commitment, "The National Center for Civil and Human Rights depends on individual and corporate citizens seeing the value of an institution dedicated to the ongoing education and conversation surrounding human rights. In keeping with the company's legacy of corporate social responsibility, Delta Air Lines has made a generous show of support for our work, and their gift brings us closer to groundbreaking."
Delta, which is headquartered in Atlanta and operates its largest hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, focuses on improving the communities it serves by advancing global diversity, improving global wellness and the environment, and promoting arts and culture. This year, Delta was the recipient of the Corporation of the Year Award from the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries. With 75,000 employees worldwide and 25,000 employees based in Atlanta, Delta supports a wide variety of non-profit organizations through a combination of corporate philanthropy and employee giving.
With this gift, Delta Air Lines joins other prominent corporate supporters of the Center such as The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot Foundation, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., and The UPS Foundation.
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"The mission of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which is to tell the compelling story of the ongoing quest for civil and human rights worldwide, is a vital one for our community," said Richard Anderson, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines. "Our support for the Center fits perfectly with Delta's focus on directing our sponsorship dollars in Atlanta and elsewhere toward charitable organizations."
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, scheduled to break ground in late 2011 and open in 2013, will feature permanent collections, timely exhibitions and interactive education opportunities to engage visitors in the historical and current struggle to secure and express human rights. The Center will be located in Atlanta's Pemberton Place adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, The New World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.
The Center's Executive Director Doug Shipman said of Delta's commitment, "The National Center for Civil and Human Rights depends on individual and corporate citizens seeing the value of an institution dedicated to the ongoing education and conversation surrounding human rights. In keeping with the company's legacy of corporate social responsibility, Delta Air Lines has made a generous show of support for our work, and their gift brings us closer to groundbreaking."
Delta, which is headquartered in Atlanta and operates its largest hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, focuses on improving the communities it serves by advancing global diversity, improving global wellness and the environment, and promoting arts and culture. This year, Delta was the recipient of the Corporation of the Year Award from the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries. With 75,000 employees worldwide and 25,000 employees based in Atlanta, Delta supports a wide variety of non-profit organizations through a combination of corporate philanthropy and employee giving.
With this gift, Delta Air Lines joins other prominent corporate supporters of the Center such as The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot Foundation, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., and The UPS Foundation.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Top Hollywood Celebrities to Attend and Perform at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Second Hearts and Hands Gala November 6th
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) announces its Hearts and Hands Gala at 7pm on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Georgia Aquarium. Atlanta’s own Ryan Seacrest will serve as emcee of the black tie dinner, which will feature live and silent auctions and a performance by platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw. The Coca-Cola Company is the event’s presenting sponsor. The Event Chair is Javier Goizueta, Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company and President of the McDonald’s Division Worldwide. Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company is Honorary Chair.
Last year’s inaugural Hearts and Hands Gala was sold out, and while it is also expected that this year’s event will sell out, a few seats remain.
“The Coca-Cola Company has been a long-standing supporter of ARMHC, and we were delighted by the positive response we received from Atlanta’s corporate and philanthropic communities for this event in its inaugural year,” said Javier Goizueta. “We expect this year’s event to be even more successful in raising funds to support local families in need.”
Proceeds from the Hearts and Hands Gala will support the operations of Atlanta’s two Ronald McDonald Houses. “With so many families facing financial hardships – especially those also dealing with the uncertainty of a child’s illness – the safe haven provided by the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses is more important than ever,” said Linda M. Morris, President/CEO of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Increased demand led to the expansion of the local Ronald McDonald House programs. In 2008, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities opened a new state-of-the-art 50-bedroom $15.7 million Ronald McDonald House near Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston to meet the growing need. An 11-bedroom Ronald McDonald House on Peachtree Dunwoody Road continues to operate at full capacity to serve families of children receiving medical treatment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Combined, the two local Houses serve more than 2,000 families a year.
Seacrest is returning to his hometown for the weekend of November 5 - 6 in support of two prominent children’s causes --- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and to raise awareness for his newly launched Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF).
Seacrest created the non-profit to bring unique and interactive programs to help enlighten, entertain and educate children through the creative realms of radio and television during their 2 hospital stay. The first initiative of RSF is a broadcast media center, THE VOICEsm, which will be located in the lobby of Children’s at Egleston and will also be linked to Children’s at Hughes Spalding and Children’s at Scottish Rite.
For more information on the Hearts and Hands Gala ticket availability, please contact Shannon Courtney at (678) 704-8086.
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Last year’s inaugural Hearts and Hands Gala was sold out, and while it is also expected that this year’s event will sell out, a few seats remain.
“The Coca-Cola Company has been a long-standing supporter of ARMHC, and we were delighted by the positive response we received from Atlanta’s corporate and philanthropic communities for this event in its inaugural year,” said Javier Goizueta. “We expect this year’s event to be even more successful in raising funds to support local families in need.”
Proceeds from the Hearts and Hands Gala will support the operations of Atlanta’s two Ronald McDonald Houses. “With so many families facing financial hardships – especially those also dealing with the uncertainty of a child’s illness – the safe haven provided by the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses is more important than ever,” said Linda M. Morris, President/CEO of Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Increased demand led to the expansion of the local Ronald McDonald House programs. In 2008, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities opened a new state-of-the-art 50-bedroom $15.7 million Ronald McDonald House near Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston to meet the growing need. An 11-bedroom Ronald McDonald House on Peachtree Dunwoody Road continues to operate at full capacity to serve families of children receiving medical treatment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Combined, the two local Houses serve more than 2,000 families a year.
Seacrest is returning to his hometown for the weekend of November 5 - 6 in support of two prominent children’s causes --- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and to raise awareness for his newly launched Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF).
Seacrest created the non-profit to bring unique and interactive programs to help enlighten, entertain and educate children through the creative realms of radio and television during their 2 hospital stay. The first initiative of RSF is a broadcast media center, THE VOICEsm, which will be located in the lobby of Children’s at Egleston and will also be linked to Children’s at Hughes Spalding and Children’s at Scottish Rite.
For more information on the Hearts and Hands Gala ticket availability, please contact Shannon Courtney at (678) 704-8086.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Jenny's Walk to Defeat ALS on November 6
Join Jenny and Team DeMario for the walk to defeat ALS on November 6, 2010 at Centennial Park in Atlanta, GA. As ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), hits close to home for Jenny, it affects many people each year in the United States and all over the world.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells. Those with ALS lose the ability to control their voluntary muscles. The disease makes it difficult for people to swallow, speak, walk and breathe. Every 90 minutes, a person is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes, someone loses the battle to the disease.
This walk was started by Jenny and her family in loving memory of her father. This will be the 3rd year that they will do the walk for ALS. This is an incredible opportunity to support those who are affected by ALS, raise money for the cause spread awareness, and ultimately find a cure for this crippling and fatal disease.
For more information about Jenny's Walk to Defeat ALS or information on sponsoring the event, please visit:
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Walks/Georgia?px=2764083&pg=personal&fr_id=6581
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This event is proudly sponsored by Klik Marketing.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells. Those with ALS lose the ability to control their voluntary muscles. The disease makes it difficult for people to swallow, speak, walk and breathe. Every 90 minutes, a person is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes, someone loses the battle to the disease.
This walk was started by Jenny and her family in loving memory of her father. This will be the 3rd year that they will do the walk for ALS. This is an incredible opportunity to support those who are affected by ALS, raise money for the cause spread awareness, and ultimately find a cure for this crippling and fatal disease.
For more information about Jenny's Walk to Defeat ALS or information on sponsoring the event, please visit:
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Walks/Georgia?px=2764083&pg=personal&fr_id=6581
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http://www.facebook.com/JennysWalkToDefeatALS
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American Legion Foundation Awards Nearly $700,000 in Grants
/PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation has awarded $666,670 to 21 non-profit organizations. These grants are awarded to support worthwhile projects that benefit children. Grants for 2011 went to the following organizations and foundations:
American Academy of Pediatrics of Elk Grove Village, Illinois was awarded $14,725 for their project, "Pediatrics Journal-Military Supplement." This grant will produce a supplement to the AAP's Pediatrics journal to provide pediatricians with an overview of the role of the pediatrician in military medicine. The Role of the Pediatrician in Military Medicine will be published and distributed to 70,000 subscribers. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
American Legion Children's Home of Ponca City, Oklahoma was awarded $44,000 for their project, "American Legion Children's Home National Awareness Initiative Phase III." This grant will allow maintaining website, duplication of a 6 minute documentary, print thousands of brochures and purchase new display materials. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Child Find of American, Inc . of Highland, New York was awarded $45,000 for their project, "Parent Help for Military Families Information and Outreach Project." This grant will fund the production and dissemination of Parent Help information and outreach materials targeted to - U.S. Military Dads and Moms. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this grant.
Children's Organ Transplant Association of Bloomington, Indiana was awarded $46,500 for their project, "One Million Miracles Initiative." This grant will update, produce and distribute COTA publicity materials, including public service announcement and targeted communications resources. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation of Avon, Connecticut was awarded $22,295 for their project, "Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Information Clearinghouse." This grant will create a CdLS Information Clearing house, providing a high-level of current, relevant information to parents and professionals.
Father Flanagan's Boys Home dba Boys Town of Boys Town, Nebraska was awarded $62,000 for their project, "Boys Town National Hotline Public Service Announcement." This grant will develop, produce and distribute an additional Teen TV PSA in 2011.
Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia was awarded $28,900 for their project, "Home Safety at Your Fingertips: the iSafety Program." This grant will produce an interactive iPhone app that will teach parents via video, audio, pictures, and interaction to locate home hazards and remove them.
Kansas Braille Transcription Institute, Inc. of Wichita, Kansas was awarded $6,500 for their project, "Red, Sight and Blue, I Can 'See' Her Too." This grant will produce and distribute 1,000 packets of educational information of the U.S. Flag and the Tactile/Braille American Flag to blind students in grades K-12 throughout the United States by way of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America of Phoenix, Arizona was awarded $31,572 for their project, "Branding the Adopt-A-Wish Program." This grant will create promotional materials that will enable Make-A-Wish to promote the Adopt-A-Wish program to donors and potential donors. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Mercy Flight Southeast, Inc. of Leesburg, Florida was awarded $10,000 for their project, "Project Outreach USA." This grant will produce promotional materials to health facilities informing them of the services provided by Mercy Flight when planning long distance health care with families.
National Autism Association of Nixa, Missouri was awarded $50,000 for their project, "Autism Safety Toolkit." This grant will produce the Autism Safety Toolkit and make it available to families free of charge to help them protect their children and prevent future wandering incidents. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this grant.
National Braille Press of Boston, Massachusetts was awarded $13,270 for their project, "Literacy Guides for Sighted Parents of Blind Children." This grant will produce two guides for sighted parents of blind children that teach them about the importance of literacy, Braille, and tactile graphics, and how to introduce them to their children.
National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Seattle, Washington was awarded $49,000 for their project, "Flex Training: A Blended Approach to Pre-Service CASA/GAL Volunteer Training." This grant will develop a Flex Training Pre-Service Curriculum that will enable prospective volunteers to obtain over half of their needed training online. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
National Marfan Foundation of Port Washington, New York was awarded $25,000 for their project, "The 'Marfan Question' Web-Based Video Series for Children and Teens." This grant will produce thirty to forty short (2 to 5 minute) easily accessible online videos about the diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome and related connective tissue disorders.
National Meningitis Association, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia was awarded $40,000 for their project, "They Think They're Invincible; You Know They're Not." This grant will provide a direct-to-parents postcard mailing and radio public service announcements in two additional states. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this grant.
National Organizations for Youth Safety of Gainesville, Virginia was awarded $25,000 for their project, "Youth-Empowered Community Engagement to Prevent Distracted Driving." This grant will produce a youth engagement guide addressing youth traffic safety. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Our Military Kids of McLean, Virginia was awarded $50,100 for their project, "Informational Video and Brochures." This grant will create a video and information brochures that can be used to promote the organization to prospective grantee families and prospective donors. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Songs of Love Foundation of Forest Hills, New York was awarded $25,000 for their "Songs of Love Outreach Project." This grant will produce and distribute 20,000 Songs of Love brochures and update SOL website.
The American Legion of Fultondale, Alabama was awarded $12,000 for their project, "The Crippled Lamb Program." This grant will allow The American Legion to purchase copies of "The Crippled Lamb" for the pediatric units in Alabama hospitals. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
The National Children's Cancer Society (N.C.C.S.) of St. Louis, Missouri was awarded $25,000 for their project, "Beyond the Cure (BTC)." This grant will create a video to educate and inspire childhood cancer survivors to embrace the future-to recognize their conquests and to successfully handle the challenges ahead of them.
Young Marines of Washington, DC was awarded $40,808 for its "Red Ribbon Project." This grant will enable the Young Marines to distribute their Drug-Demand Reduction program kits to youth in more than 300 communities.
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American Academy of Pediatrics of Elk Grove Village, Illinois was awarded $14,725 for their project, "Pediatrics Journal-Military Supplement." This grant will produce a supplement to the AAP's Pediatrics journal to provide pediatricians with an overview of the role of the pediatrician in military medicine. The Role of the Pediatrician in Military Medicine will be published and distributed to 70,000 subscribers. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
American Legion Children's Home of Ponca City, Oklahoma was awarded $44,000 for their project, "American Legion Children's Home National Awareness Initiative Phase III." This grant will allow maintaining website, duplication of a 6 minute documentary, print thousands of brochures and purchase new display materials. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Child Find of American, Inc . of Highland, New York was awarded $45,000 for their project, "Parent Help for Military Families Information and Outreach Project." This grant will fund the production and dissemination of Parent Help information and outreach materials targeted to - U.S. Military Dads and Moms. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this grant.
Children's Organ Transplant Association of Bloomington, Indiana was awarded $46,500 for their project, "One Million Miracles Initiative." This grant will update, produce and distribute COTA publicity materials, including public service announcement and targeted communications resources. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation of Avon, Connecticut was awarded $22,295 for their project, "Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Information Clearinghouse." This grant will create a CdLS Information Clearing house, providing a high-level of current, relevant information to parents and professionals.
Father Flanagan's Boys Home dba Boys Town of Boys Town, Nebraska was awarded $62,000 for their project, "Boys Town National Hotline Public Service Announcement." This grant will develop, produce and distribute an additional Teen TV PSA in 2011.
Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia was awarded $28,900 for their project, "Home Safety at Your Fingertips: the iSafety Program." This grant will produce an interactive iPhone app that will teach parents via video, audio, pictures, and interaction to locate home hazards and remove them.
Kansas Braille Transcription Institute, Inc. of Wichita, Kansas was awarded $6,500 for their project, "Red, Sight and Blue, I Can 'See' Her Too." This grant will produce and distribute 1,000 packets of educational information of the U.S. Flag and the Tactile/Braille American Flag to blind students in grades K-12 throughout the United States by way of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America of Phoenix, Arizona was awarded $31,572 for their project, "Branding the Adopt-A-Wish Program." This grant will create promotional materials that will enable Make-A-Wish to promote the Adopt-A-Wish program to donors and potential donors. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Mercy Flight Southeast, Inc. of Leesburg, Florida was awarded $10,000 for their project, "Project Outreach USA." This grant will produce promotional materials to health facilities informing them of the services provided by Mercy Flight when planning long distance health care with families.
National Autism Association of Nixa, Missouri was awarded $50,000 for their project, "Autism Safety Toolkit." This grant will produce the Autism Safety Toolkit and make it available to families free of charge to help them protect their children and prevent future wandering incidents. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this grant.
National Braille Press of Boston, Massachusetts was awarded $13,270 for their project, "Literacy Guides for Sighted Parents of Blind Children." This grant will produce two guides for sighted parents of blind children that teach them about the importance of literacy, Braille, and tactile graphics, and how to introduce them to their children.
National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Seattle, Washington was awarded $49,000 for their project, "Flex Training: A Blended Approach to Pre-Service CASA/GAL Volunteer Training." This grant will develop a Flex Training Pre-Service Curriculum that will enable prospective volunteers to obtain over half of their needed training online. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
National Marfan Foundation of Port Washington, New York was awarded $25,000 for their project, "The 'Marfan Question' Web-Based Video Series for Children and Teens." This grant will produce thirty to forty short (2 to 5 minute) easily accessible online videos about the diagnosis and management of Marfan syndrome and related connective tissue disorders.
National Meningitis Association, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia was awarded $40,000 for their project, "They Think They're Invincible; You Know They're Not." This grant will provide a direct-to-parents postcard mailing and radio public service announcements in two additional states. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this grant.
National Organizations for Youth Safety of Gainesville, Virginia was awarded $25,000 for their project, "Youth-Empowered Community Engagement to Prevent Distracted Driving." This grant will produce a youth engagement guide addressing youth traffic safety. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Our Military Kids of McLean, Virginia was awarded $50,100 for their project, "Informational Video and Brochures." This grant will create a video and information brochures that can be used to promote the organization to prospective grantee families and prospective donors. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
Songs of Love Foundation of Forest Hills, New York was awarded $25,000 for their "Songs of Love Outreach Project." This grant will produce and distribute 20,000 Songs of Love brochures and update SOL website.
The American Legion of Fultondale, Alabama was awarded $12,000 for their project, "The Crippled Lamb Program." This grant will allow The American Legion to purchase copies of "The Crippled Lamb" for the pediatric units in Alabama hospitals. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor this grant.
The National Children's Cancer Society (N.C.C.S.) of St. Louis, Missouri was awarded $25,000 for their project, "Beyond the Cure (BTC)." This grant will create a video to educate and inspire childhood cancer survivors to embrace the future-to recognize their conquests and to successfully handle the challenges ahead of them.
Young Marines of Washington, DC was awarded $40,808 for its "Red Ribbon Project." This grant will enable the Young Marines to distribute their Drug-Demand Reduction program kits to youth in more than 300 communities.
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Fall Back 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Cancer Support Community
Sunday, November 7, 2010
2:00 pm - 5K Run
2:45 pm - 1 Mile Walk
3:45 pm - Tot Trot
Concourse Athletic Club
8 Concourse Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30328
Entry fee: $20 if received by November 1
$25 if received after Nov. 1 and on day of race
The Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community) will hold the fourth annual "Fall Back 5K Run/Walk" at the Concourse Athletic Club, corner Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Community which provides free support and education classes for cancer patients and their loved ones. Register at: www.fallback5k.kintera.org. Free Moonwalk and food from Sweet Tomatoes. Registered runners get a long sleeved T-shirt.
For more information about the Cancer Support Community's support and educational programs, please call 404-843-1880 or visit www.cscatlanta.org.
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2:00 pm - 5K Run
2:45 pm - 1 Mile Walk
3:45 pm - Tot Trot
Concourse Athletic Club
8 Concourse Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30328
Entry fee: $20 if received by November 1
$25 if received after Nov. 1 and on day of race
The Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community) will hold the fourth annual "Fall Back 5K Run/Walk" at the Concourse Athletic Club, corner Hammond Drive and Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Community which provides free support and education classes for cancer patients and their loved ones. Register at: www.fallback5k.kintera.org. Free Moonwalk and food from Sweet Tomatoes. Registered runners get a long sleeved T-shirt.
For more information about the Cancer Support Community's support and educational programs, please call 404-843-1880 or visit www.cscatlanta.org.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Georgia Tech, George Washington University Help Ford Tackle Sustainability Issues Around the World
/PRNewswire/ --
* Ford is collaborating with Georgia Tech and George Washington University on sustainability projects involving water consumption and human rights
* The Georgia Tech project helps Ford deliver on its company-wide commitment to reduce its global water usage
* Ford collaborates with George Washington University on human rights issues as the company looks to expand its global operations
Ford (NYSE: F) is collaborating with two universities on separate sustainability projects, seeking to increase the company's knowledge on water consumption and human rights, two key issues in its global operations.
Working with Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Ford is continuing to develop innovative processes that will enable the company to maintain its commitment to reducing global water usage. From 2000 to 2008, Ford reduced its global water use by 56 percent – or 9.5 billion gallons – as part of its goal to minimize the environmental impact of its facilities around the world. Economic development experts have stressed that water scarcity is quickly becoming a high-priority global issue and Ford is addressing the issue as part of its broad global sustainability program to reduce its environmental footprint.
Ford also is working with George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on human rights issues in markets where the company is looking to expand its global operations. George Washington is helping Ford determine the best business strategies for working with governments and other businesses in developing countries where raw materials are being collected for use in vehicle technology components.
"Sustainability isn't just about the environment," said David Berdish, manager of social sustainability for Ford. "A company that is truly concerned about sustainability is concerned about its entire global impact – environmental, social and economic. Working with academics helps us broaden our perspective and move forward as responsible corporate citizens."
About the water project
The collaboration with Georgia Tech's Sustainable Design and Manufacturing program will help Ford determine the right manufacturing processes as its base expands into water-scarce areas like China, South Africa and Mexico, Berdish said.
"We have a lot of good processes – some of them best in class – on how we manage our facilities for water usage and water quality," he said. "Ford's long-term success is dependent on thriving communities and ecosystems, both of which require water. So Georgia Tech is helping us research the environmental issues surrounding the life cycle of our vehicles, including the use of water in the manufacturing process."
It's an exercise steeped not only in academics but in real-world benefits," said Tina Guldberg, associate director of corporate programs for Georgia Tech's Sustainable Design and Manufacturing program. "This is a project that transfers knowledge and works on delivering long-term sustainability for the real world," she said.
The work to reduce water usage builds on the university's existing relationship with Ford, adds Burt Bras, professor of mechanical engineering. "We've had a long and fruitful relationship with Ford," he said. "Projects like this provide great opportunities for students and faculty to be involved in multidisciplinary research and learn firsthand how such industry-academia collaborations are crucial in advancing sustainable development."
About the human rights project
Ford has long worked to be a responsible corporate citizen around the globe. Building on those efforts, Ford is now collaborating with George Washington's Institute for Corporate Responsibility on human rights.
"We're the only company in our industry that publicly reports a human rights code," said Berdish. "We've established a leadership position, and external stakeholders are looking to Ford as a role model."
Emerging human rights issues can pose new challenges. For example, raw materials used in new automotive technologies are found in unstable countries, and these "conflict minerals" may create unexamined human rights issues. George Washington, Berdish said, is helping Ford develop a corporate ethics strategy that will allow the company to maintain its high standards for upholding human rights within its supply chain.
"As strategic sourcing has become a priority issue for corporations, concerns over fresh water and also raw materials from conflict regions should be addressed collaboratively by governments, corporations, international organizations and society," said John Forrer, associate director of the university's Institute for Corporate Responsibility.
"The concept of a 'trusted partner' puts companies in a proactive position, addressing issues and concerns alongside these external stakeholders and making decisions that take into account the interests of the communities in which they operate," Forrer said. "Our research will help Ford understand the strategies, policies and practices it takes to be a trusted corporate partner operating in a complex global market."
Both projects will increase in importance as Ford continues its worldwide expansion.
"These are big-picture projects," Berdish said. "It's important we all work together to identify emerging trends around science, technology and policy. We need to understand where we fit in to understand the impact of our global presence."
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* Ford is collaborating with Georgia Tech and George Washington University on sustainability projects involving water consumption and human rights
* The Georgia Tech project helps Ford deliver on its company-wide commitment to reduce its global water usage
* Ford collaborates with George Washington University on human rights issues as the company looks to expand its global operations
Ford (NYSE: F) is collaborating with two universities on separate sustainability projects, seeking to increase the company's knowledge on water consumption and human rights, two key issues in its global operations.
Working with Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Ford is continuing to develop innovative processes that will enable the company to maintain its commitment to reducing global water usage. From 2000 to 2008, Ford reduced its global water use by 56 percent – or 9.5 billion gallons – as part of its goal to minimize the environmental impact of its facilities around the world. Economic development experts have stressed that water scarcity is quickly becoming a high-priority global issue and Ford is addressing the issue as part of its broad global sustainability program to reduce its environmental footprint.
Ford also is working with George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on human rights issues in markets where the company is looking to expand its global operations. George Washington is helping Ford determine the best business strategies for working with governments and other businesses in developing countries where raw materials are being collected for use in vehicle technology components.
"Sustainability isn't just about the environment," said David Berdish, manager of social sustainability for Ford. "A company that is truly concerned about sustainability is concerned about its entire global impact – environmental, social and economic. Working with academics helps us broaden our perspective and move forward as responsible corporate citizens."
About the water project
The collaboration with Georgia Tech's Sustainable Design and Manufacturing program will help Ford determine the right manufacturing processes as its base expands into water-scarce areas like China, South Africa and Mexico, Berdish said.
"We have a lot of good processes – some of them best in class – on how we manage our facilities for water usage and water quality," he said. "Ford's long-term success is dependent on thriving communities and ecosystems, both of which require water. So Georgia Tech is helping us research the environmental issues surrounding the life cycle of our vehicles, including the use of water in the manufacturing process."
It's an exercise steeped not only in academics but in real-world benefits," said Tina Guldberg, associate director of corporate programs for Georgia Tech's Sustainable Design and Manufacturing program. "This is a project that transfers knowledge and works on delivering long-term sustainability for the real world," she said.
The work to reduce water usage builds on the university's existing relationship with Ford, adds Burt Bras, professor of mechanical engineering. "We've had a long and fruitful relationship with Ford," he said. "Projects like this provide great opportunities for students and faculty to be involved in multidisciplinary research and learn firsthand how such industry-academia collaborations are crucial in advancing sustainable development."
About the human rights project
Ford has long worked to be a responsible corporate citizen around the globe. Building on those efforts, Ford is now collaborating with George Washington's Institute for Corporate Responsibility on human rights.
"We're the only company in our industry that publicly reports a human rights code," said Berdish. "We've established a leadership position, and external stakeholders are looking to Ford as a role model."
Emerging human rights issues can pose new challenges. For example, raw materials used in new automotive technologies are found in unstable countries, and these "conflict minerals" may create unexamined human rights issues. George Washington, Berdish said, is helping Ford develop a corporate ethics strategy that will allow the company to maintain its high standards for upholding human rights within its supply chain.
"As strategic sourcing has become a priority issue for corporations, concerns over fresh water and also raw materials from conflict regions should be addressed collaboratively by governments, corporations, international organizations and society," said John Forrer, associate director of the university's Institute for Corporate Responsibility.
"The concept of a 'trusted partner' puts companies in a proactive position, addressing issues and concerns alongside these external stakeholders and making decisions that take into account the interests of the communities in which they operate," Forrer said. "Our research will help Ford understand the strategies, policies and practices it takes to be a trusted corporate partner operating in a complex global market."
Both projects will increase in importance as Ford continues its worldwide expansion.
"These are big-picture projects," Berdish said. "It's important we all work together to identify emerging trends around science, technology and policy. We need to understand where we fit in to understand the impact of our global presence."
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
World Arthritis Day on Oct. 12 Calls for Americans to 'Do Blue' and Take Action Against Nation's Most Common Cause of Disability
/PRNewswire/ -- In observance of World Arthritis Day, the Arthritis Foundation is calling on Americans to "Do Blue" on Tues., Oct. 12. From dressing head to toe with blue (hair) dos to blue shoes – and everything in between – to lighting up national monuments in blue, the effort aims to raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms and to urge the nation and individuals to take action to reduce the impact of the most common cause of disability in the U.S.
"World Arthritis Day is about people joining together and mobilizing to fight arthritis, a disabling disease that affects 50 million people in the U.S. and hundreds of millions around the world," says Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Dr. John H. Klippel.
Observed every year on Oct. 12 since 1996, World Arthritis Day is part of a global awareness initiative by the United Nations-endorsed Bone and Joint Decade. This year's theme is "Let's Work Together." A key aim is to increase awareness of the 100+ forms of arthritis and to call on individuals and policymakers to take action to reduce the burden of arthritis.
"Arthritis exacts a hefty financial toll, costing the U.S. economy $128 billion annually," says Klippel. "As the staggering prevalence of arthritis continues to rise, we must as a nation and as individuals take action to reduce the severe health and economic effects of this disease."
Action Against Arthritis
To encourage all Americans to take simple steps that will prevent or decrease the pain and disability of arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation is launching several initiatives in support of World Arthritis Day and as an extension of the Fight Arthritis Pain campaign that launched in February in partnership with the Ad Council.
* Walk Around the World – Moving is the best medicine for fighting arthritis pain. Help the Arthritis Foundation raise awareness as we collectively walk 24,900 miles, the circumference of the earth, between now and Oct. 31. Visit www.fightarthritispain.org/worldarthritisday to learn more and record your steps.
* Do Blue for Arthritis – The Arthritis Foundation is encouraging Americans to "Do Blue" in observance of World Arthritis Day. This involves anything from lighting up national landmarks in blue, like Niagara Falls, to wearing blue shoes and other apparel. On this day our voices will be heard and we will be seen as well.
* "Ask-the-Experts" Twitter Party – Get answers to your questions about managing and treating osteoarthritis. The Arthritis Foundation, in partnership with the American College of Rheumatology, will host a Twitter party at 2 pm EDT on Oct. 12. Dr. Patience White of the Arthritis Foundation and Dr. Arthur Weinstein of Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Medical Center will answer questions in real time. Join the party by tweeting using the hash tag #arthritisday.
* Ask Congress to Join the Congressional Arthritis Caucus – World Arthritis Day marks the launch of the Congressional Arthritis Caucus, co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Eshoo (D-CA) and Myrick (R-NC). The caucus will strive to raise awareness about arthritis and work toward the goal of educating all members of Congress about how arthritis impacts their communities and how to help support federal and local efforts addressing arthritis in all its forms. Call or email your members of Congress and ask that they unite against arthritis by joining the Congressional Arthritis Caucus.
* Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis – Form a Jingle Bell Run/Walk team and raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Be one of the first 100 people to register on Oct. 12 at www.fightarthritispain.org and receive a free gift.
To learn more about World Arthritis Day activities in the U.S., visit www.fightarthritispain.org/worldarthritisday. Visit www.worldarthritisday.org for worldwide activities.
The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) is the leading health organization addressing the needs of the 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children, living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. The Foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; supporting research and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
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"World Arthritis Day is about people joining together and mobilizing to fight arthritis, a disabling disease that affects 50 million people in the U.S. and hundreds of millions around the world," says Arthritis Foundation President and CEO Dr. John H. Klippel.
Observed every year on Oct. 12 since 1996, World Arthritis Day is part of a global awareness initiative by the United Nations-endorsed Bone and Joint Decade. This year's theme is "Let's Work Together." A key aim is to increase awareness of the 100+ forms of arthritis and to call on individuals and policymakers to take action to reduce the burden of arthritis.
"Arthritis exacts a hefty financial toll, costing the U.S. economy $128 billion annually," says Klippel. "As the staggering prevalence of arthritis continues to rise, we must as a nation and as individuals take action to reduce the severe health and economic effects of this disease."
Action Against Arthritis
To encourage all Americans to take simple steps that will prevent or decrease the pain and disability of arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation is launching several initiatives in support of World Arthritis Day and as an extension of the Fight Arthritis Pain campaign that launched in February in partnership with the Ad Council.
* Walk Around the World – Moving is the best medicine for fighting arthritis pain. Help the Arthritis Foundation raise awareness as we collectively walk 24,900 miles, the circumference of the earth, between now and Oct. 31. Visit www.fightarthritispain.org/worldarthritisday to learn more and record your steps.
* Do Blue for Arthritis – The Arthritis Foundation is encouraging Americans to "Do Blue" in observance of World Arthritis Day. This involves anything from lighting up national landmarks in blue, like Niagara Falls, to wearing blue shoes and other apparel. On this day our voices will be heard and we will be seen as well.
* "Ask-the-Experts" Twitter Party – Get answers to your questions about managing and treating osteoarthritis. The Arthritis Foundation, in partnership with the American College of Rheumatology, will host a Twitter party at 2 pm EDT on Oct. 12. Dr. Patience White of the Arthritis Foundation and Dr. Arthur Weinstein of Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Medical Center will answer questions in real time. Join the party by tweeting using the hash tag #arthritisday.
* Ask Congress to Join the Congressional Arthritis Caucus – World Arthritis Day marks the launch of the Congressional Arthritis Caucus, co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Eshoo (D-CA) and Myrick (R-NC). The caucus will strive to raise awareness about arthritis and work toward the goal of educating all members of Congress about how arthritis impacts their communities and how to help support federal and local efforts addressing arthritis in all its forms. Call or email your members of Congress and ask that they unite against arthritis by joining the Congressional Arthritis Caucus.
* Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis – Form a Jingle Bell Run/Walk team and raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Be one of the first 100 people to register on Oct. 12 at www.fightarthritispain.org and receive a free gift.
To learn more about World Arthritis Day activities in the U.S., visit www.fightarthritispain.org/worldarthritisday. Visit www.worldarthritisday.org for worldwide activities.
The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) is the leading health organization addressing the needs of the 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children, living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. The Foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; supporting research and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
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VSU vs. West Georgia Blood Drive
Valdosta State University’s Office of Volunteer Services and Parent Programs has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host the VSU vs. West Georgia Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the Student Union Ballroom.
With the goal of collecting 250 pints, VSU is hoping to beat its rival to the west in this philanthropic battle. Red Cross will present a trophy to the winning team during halftime of the VSU vs. West Georgia football game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.
Donors will receive a free game-themed T-shirt (while supplies last), and are encouraged to wear the black shirt to “Black-Out the Stadium” during the VSU vs. West Georgia game. Those interested in pre-ordering the T-shirt should e-mail Alisha Stabler, apstabler@valdosta.edu, or call her at 333-5674 by Friday, Oct. 8. People will receive their T-shirts by Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, the Greek Ambassadors, and Student Government Organization are sponsoring the event.
The drive is part of a series of monthly blood drives VSU established to address ongoing blood shortages and enable faculty, staff and students to conveniently donate. Walk ins are accepted; however, donors are encouraged to make an online reservation prior to the day of the event to prevent long wait times.
Make a Reservation
Sign up online at http://www.redcrossblood.org
Click on "Enter a sponsor code"
Enter sponsor code "vsu"
Click on “Make an appointment”
Enter eDonor login information
Choose the drive and make your appointment
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, and each donation of blood saves up to three lives. The entire blood donation process, from registration to refreshments, takes about 15 minutes; and the average person may donate blood every 56 days. For more statistics and tips about blood donation, go to www.redcrossblood.org .
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With the goal of collecting 250 pints, VSU is hoping to beat its rival to the west in this philanthropic battle. Red Cross will present a trophy to the winning team during halftime of the VSU vs. West Georgia football game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.
Donors will receive a free game-themed T-shirt (while supplies last), and are encouraged to wear the black shirt to “Black-Out the Stadium” during the VSU vs. West Georgia game. Those interested in pre-ordering the T-shirt should e-mail Alisha Stabler, apstabler@valdosta.edu, or call her at 333-5674 by Friday, Oct. 8. People will receive their T-shirts by Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, the Greek Ambassadors, and Student Government Organization are sponsoring the event.
The drive is part of a series of monthly blood drives VSU established to address ongoing blood shortages and enable faculty, staff and students to conveniently donate. Walk ins are accepted; however, donors are encouraged to make an online reservation prior to the day of the event to prevent long wait times.
Make a Reservation
Sign up online at http://www.redcrossblood.org
Click on "Enter a sponsor code"
Enter sponsor code "vsu"
Click on “Make an appointment”
Enter eDonor login information
Choose the drive and make your appointment
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, and each donation of blood saves up to three lives. The entire blood donation process, from registration to refreshments, takes about 15 minutes; and the average person may donate blood every 56 days. For more statistics and tips about blood donation, go to www.redcrossblood.org .
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Friday, October 08, 2010
Atlanta Hosts Shad Ireland Foundation's Great Unsigned Benefit Concert
/PRNewswire/ -- Obesity, which often leads to kidney disease, will be a major focus of the Shad Ireland Foundation's Great Unsigned Benefit Concert and Health Fair in Atlanta on November 12th and 13th.
Designed to reach underserved communities in the African-American and Latino neighborhoods in Metro Atlanta, the weekend will feature health screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and lots of activities for children and families on Saturday, November 13th and a Buckhead Theatre concert and fashion show on Friday, November 12th. Celebrities from the athletic and music industries will be on-sight at both events for appearances and performances.
Shad Ireland, the only man on kidney dialysis in the world to start and finish an Ironman Triathlon Competition (20 triathlons in all), started his Foundation in 2004 and is dedicated to education, prevention, access and awareness regarding kidney disease and its major causes, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. "The Urban Music Initiative is a great step forward in reaching a community which is at much greater risk of contracting this disease than normal," he said. "Music has the ability to inspire, educate and unite. It is also a medium the young folks listen to and heed."
National statistics show that African-Americans and Latinos are four times more likely to develop a renal (kidney) diagnosis and nine times less likely to have the disease diagnosed in the early stages when the likelihood of a cure is at its greatest.
Marcus McNeill, an Atlanta native who was a two-time All-American lineman at Auburn and is currently a two-time Pro Bowl lineman for the San Diego Chargers, will co-host the events, along with Atlanta rap stars Yung Joc and Reec. McNeill's Foundation, Mack's Miracles (MM), is dedicated to educating children about living a healthy lifestyle and fighting childhood obesity, among other related objectives.
MM works closely with Boys & Girls Clubs in San Diego and notes, "Many of the teens who come to the clubs prefer to sit at computers or chat with friends rather than participate in physical activities. Eating disorders can be high among this group. I'm glad to play a role with events like the Urban Music Initiative which can encourage them to change a lifestyle which could lead to early death or, at least, handicap them tremendously."
Marcus, Shad and Yung Joc will be visiting a selected group of schools in the Atlanta area to educate children on healthy living during the day November 12. Mack's Miracles, the United Athletes Foundation (UAF) and the Shad Ireland Foundation have partnered together to provide innovative technology focused on impacting childhood obesity and will unveil that technology at the schools they visit.
UAF's President Reggie Howard is delighted to be a partner for the Music Initiative Event and health fair activities. The group works with active professional athletes to guide and counsel them about how to get involved in helping their communities, now and when they retire. "This is important work and we feel we can play a key role in reaching kids in the high risk groups especially. Our people are very happy to play a role with Shad, Marcus and the other co-hosts," he said.
Health screenings, free to the public, are scheduled to be headquartered at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA in Atlanta on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Shad Ireland Foundation's Great Unsigned Benefit Concert will be hosted by Yung Joc, Reec, Reggie Howard, Marcus McNeill and Shad Ireland on Friday, November 12, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Urban Music Initiative Concert will be held at the newly renovated Buckhead Theatre with a star-studded red carpet event filled with celebrities, media, professional athletes and artists in attendance to watch both unsigned and national recording artists perform.
Hot Java Clothing Company will have a fashion show, featuring the band Glory, to start off the concert. There will also be performances by Kaye Styles, Snipe, and Laura Luke along with Atlanta's own, The Riot. To purchase tickets, visit http://shadirelandfoundationmusicinitiative.eventbrite.com.
Proceeds from the Buckhead Theatre event will be used to fund the free health fair and to continue education and awareness programs around the country.
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Designed to reach underserved communities in the African-American and Latino neighborhoods in Metro Atlanta, the weekend will feature health screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and lots of activities for children and families on Saturday, November 13th and a Buckhead Theatre concert and fashion show on Friday, November 12th. Celebrities from the athletic and music industries will be on-sight at both events for appearances and performances.
Shad Ireland, the only man on kidney dialysis in the world to start and finish an Ironman Triathlon Competition (20 triathlons in all), started his Foundation in 2004 and is dedicated to education, prevention, access and awareness regarding kidney disease and its major causes, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. "The Urban Music Initiative is a great step forward in reaching a community which is at much greater risk of contracting this disease than normal," he said. "Music has the ability to inspire, educate and unite. It is also a medium the young folks listen to and heed."
National statistics show that African-Americans and Latinos are four times more likely to develop a renal (kidney) diagnosis and nine times less likely to have the disease diagnosed in the early stages when the likelihood of a cure is at its greatest.
Marcus McNeill, an Atlanta native who was a two-time All-American lineman at Auburn and is currently a two-time Pro Bowl lineman for the San Diego Chargers, will co-host the events, along with Atlanta rap stars Yung Joc and Reec. McNeill's Foundation, Mack's Miracles (MM), is dedicated to educating children about living a healthy lifestyle and fighting childhood obesity, among other related objectives.
MM works closely with Boys & Girls Clubs in San Diego and notes, "Many of the teens who come to the clubs prefer to sit at computers or chat with friends rather than participate in physical activities. Eating disorders can be high among this group. I'm glad to play a role with events like the Urban Music Initiative which can encourage them to change a lifestyle which could lead to early death or, at least, handicap them tremendously."
Marcus, Shad and Yung Joc will be visiting a selected group of schools in the Atlanta area to educate children on healthy living during the day November 12. Mack's Miracles, the United Athletes Foundation (UAF) and the Shad Ireland Foundation have partnered together to provide innovative technology focused on impacting childhood obesity and will unveil that technology at the schools they visit.
UAF's President Reggie Howard is delighted to be a partner for the Music Initiative Event and health fair activities. The group works with active professional athletes to guide and counsel them about how to get involved in helping their communities, now and when they retire. "This is important work and we feel we can play a key role in reaching kids in the high risk groups especially. Our people are very happy to play a role with Shad, Marcus and the other co-hosts," he said.
Health screenings, free to the public, are scheduled to be headquartered at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA in Atlanta on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Shad Ireland Foundation's Great Unsigned Benefit Concert will be hosted by Yung Joc, Reec, Reggie Howard, Marcus McNeill and Shad Ireland on Friday, November 12, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Urban Music Initiative Concert will be held at the newly renovated Buckhead Theatre with a star-studded red carpet event filled with celebrities, media, professional athletes and artists in attendance to watch both unsigned and national recording artists perform.
Hot Java Clothing Company will have a fashion show, featuring the band Glory, to start off the concert. There will also be performances by Kaye Styles, Snipe, and Laura Luke along with Atlanta's own, The Riot. To purchase tickets, visit http://shadirelandfoundationmusicinitiative.eventbrite.com.
Proceeds from the Buckhead Theatre event will be used to fund the free health fair and to continue education and awareness programs around the country.
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Young Survival Coalition's Atlanta Affiliate to Host Second Annual YSC Tour de Pink Bike Ride
/PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, Young Survival Coalition's Atlanta Affiliate will host YSC Tour de Pink on Saturday, October 16, 2010, starting and finishing at Perimeter Mall, Northeast corner, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, Georgia 30346. Opening ceremonies will begin at 7:45 a.m. with Melissa Carter from Q100's the Bert Show.
This year, participants will enjoy the opportunity to ride from 1 to 100 miles in the Northern suburbs. The inaugural ride in 2009 saw over 350 registered riders and raised almost $150,000 for local programs. This year promises to be bigger and better, from short family rides and a survivor loop to professionally designed routes for the more expert cyclist. There is also an opportunity for walkers to participate in a 5k run/walk. The event will also feature a community expo including food, music, children's activities, raffles and exhibits throughout the day.
To register online or for more information, visit www.ysctourdepink.org/atlanta.
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This year, participants will enjoy the opportunity to ride from 1 to 100 miles in the Northern suburbs. The inaugural ride in 2009 saw over 350 registered riders and raised almost $150,000 for local programs. This year promises to be bigger and better, from short family rides and a survivor loop to professionally designed routes for the more expert cyclist. There is also an opportunity for walkers to participate in a 5k run/walk. The event will also feature a community expo including food, music, children's activities, raffles and exhibits throughout the day.
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Thursday, October 07, 2010
Hooters 17th Annual Memorial Cup Golf Tournament Raises $100,000 to Fund Local Causes
/PRNewswire/ -- Hooters held the 17th Annual Hooters Memorial Golf Tournament on September 20th raising $100,000 to fund Hooters Community Endowment Fund (HOO.C.E.F). The tournament is dedicated to preserving the memories of NASCAR Champion Alan Kulwicki and Hooters employees Mark Brooks, Dan Duncan and Charlie Campbell's whose lives were taken in an airplane accident near Bristol, TN on April 1st, 1993.
Over 180 golfers attended this year's tournament, held at the Marietta Country Club in Marietta, GA - just outside the Hooters of America headquarters of Atlanta. The money raised will benefit HOO.C.E.F. which will be used to fund various local charitable efforts across the country.
Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 460 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 29 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly world famous chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. For more information about Hooters visit www.Hooters.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/Hooters of www.Facebook.com/Hooters.
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Over 180 golfers attended this year's tournament, held at the Marietta Country Club in Marietta, GA - just outside the Hooters of America headquarters of Atlanta. The money raised will benefit HOO.C.E.F. which will be used to fund various local charitable efforts across the country.
Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 460 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 29 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters nearly world famous chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. For more information about Hooters visit www.Hooters.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/Hooters of www.Facebook.com/Hooters.
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Feed The Children and PepsiCo Donate Food and Essentials to Nearly 3,000 Atlanta Families
/PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Feed The Children and PepsiCo partnered to bring 10 semi tractor-trailers full of food, essentials and personal care items to Compassion Atlanta (1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd.) to help nearly 3,000 Atlanta families. Approximately 150 PepsiCo associates volunteered to help distribute the boxes.
Employees from PepsiCo's various area businesses – Frito-Lay, Pepsi Beverages Company and PepsiCo Warehouse – handed out more than 14,000 boxes of food, essentials and personal care items, including 3,000 bags of PepsiCo products like Frito-Lay's Baked! line of snacks, SunChips multigrain snacks, Rold Gold pretzels, Quaker Oatmeal, Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip granola bars, Tropicana orange juice, Propel Fit water and Sierra Mist Natural lemon-lime soda. Feed The Children's partner agency, Compassion Atlanta, identified the families in need of assistance and provided volunteer assistance at the event. Each family selected was given a voucher to receive the following items at the event:
* 25-pound box of food
* 10-pound box of essentials
* box of Avon products
* bag of PepsiCo products, including brands from Frito-Lay, Quaker, Tropicana and Pepsi
Atlanta is struggling with the economic downturn. The unemployment and child poverty rates in Georgia, Fulton County and Atlanta are higher than the national average. One in three children living in Atlanta is considered impoverished.
The distribution was the latest stop on Feed The Children's Americans Feeding Americans Caravan. The caravan has helped more than 150,000 families across the country in cities that have been affected by the nation's economic downturn. Feed The Children plans to help at least 200,000 families with the caravan by the end of 2010.
"The tremendous contribution by PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Pepsi Beverages Company and their employees has allowed us to expand this event and help thousands of people in the Atlanta area," said Tony Sellars, spokesperson for Feed The Children. "Our Americans Feeding Americans project is geared toward people who are still being affected by the economic downturn, including many who, until recently, considered themselves middle class. A lot of these people, for the first time in their lives, have not been able to provide for their families and this distribution will provide relief for them at a crucial time."
"PepsiCo's Atlanta associates are pleased to work side-by-side with Feed the Children's Americans Feeding Americans Caravan to help make a difference in the lives of nearly 3,000 of our neighbors in need," said Erika Gongola, associate retail execution manager, PepsiCo Warehouse.
To see the impact of Feed The Children's Americans Feeding Americans Caravan in your area visit www.AmericansFeedingAmericans.org .
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Employees from PepsiCo's various area businesses – Frito-Lay, Pepsi Beverages Company and PepsiCo Warehouse – handed out more than 14,000 boxes of food, essentials and personal care items, including 3,000 bags of PepsiCo products like Frito-Lay's Baked! line of snacks, SunChips multigrain snacks, Rold Gold pretzels, Quaker Oatmeal, Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip granola bars, Tropicana orange juice, Propel Fit water and Sierra Mist Natural lemon-lime soda. Feed The Children's partner agency, Compassion Atlanta, identified the families in need of assistance and provided volunteer assistance at the event. Each family selected was given a voucher to receive the following items at the event:
* 25-pound box of food
* 10-pound box of essentials
* box of Avon products
* bag of PepsiCo products, including brands from Frito-Lay, Quaker, Tropicana and Pepsi
Atlanta is struggling with the economic downturn. The unemployment and child poverty rates in Georgia, Fulton County and Atlanta are higher than the national average. One in three children living in Atlanta is considered impoverished.
The distribution was the latest stop on Feed The Children's Americans Feeding Americans Caravan. The caravan has helped more than 150,000 families across the country in cities that have been affected by the nation's economic downturn. Feed The Children plans to help at least 200,000 families with the caravan by the end of 2010.
"The tremendous contribution by PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Pepsi Beverages Company and their employees has allowed us to expand this event and help thousands of people in the Atlanta area," said Tony Sellars, spokesperson for Feed The Children. "Our Americans Feeding Americans project is geared toward people who are still being affected by the economic downturn, including many who, until recently, considered themselves middle class. A lot of these people, for the first time in their lives, have not been able to provide for their families and this distribution will provide relief for them at a crucial time."
"PepsiCo's Atlanta associates are pleased to work side-by-side with Feed the Children's Americans Feeding Americans Caravan to help make a difference in the lives of nearly 3,000 of our neighbors in need," said Erika Gongola, associate retail execution manager, PepsiCo Warehouse.
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Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Steve and Marjorie Harvey Bring Sherri Shepherd Among Other Influential Women Together in Their Mission to Mentor 100 Teenage Girls in Atlanta
/PRNewswire/ -- A team of inspirational women join The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation to host the first-annual Girls Who Rule the World ("GWRTW") Mentoring Weekend, dedicated to help teenage girls from diverse backgrounds successfully navigate the pressures and pitfalls of teenage life.
On October 22-24, 100 teenage girls will gather with Marjorie Harvey, The View co-host, Sherri Shepherd , and other trusted female business leaders and entertainers - including singer Keri Hilson , actress Terri Vaughn , Essence magazine's Mikki Taylor , and CBS News Correspondent Shannon Eis - at the Omni CNN Center in Atlanta, GA for three-days of interactive seminars designed to motivate girls, and equip them with resources and education needed to be successful. The weekend experience is supported by State Farm® as part of its commitment to supporting the future of American's youth.
"Since Georgia has the highest number of high school drop outs and third highest prostitution rates among teenage girls, GWRTW is designed to offer these girls the life skills needed to overcome teenage obstacles and establish a path to success," says Marjorie Harvey, President of The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation.
GWRTW speakers and workshops will focus on increasing self-reliance and high esteem. By being exposed to such leaders as Rosalind Brewer (Executive Vice President, Wal-Mart U.S. and President, Wal-Mart Stores South) and Brenda Freeman (Chief Marketing Officer, Turner Broadcasting), girls will learn the importance of making healthy decisions to follow in the footsteps of these role models. Specifically, attendees will learn about professional etiquette, appropriate dress, and even making the right sexual choices that decrease health risks. On that note, they'll be prompted to sustain a healthy dialogue with parents and guardians.
"At State Farm, we are thrilled to support The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation as part of our ongoing commitment to support the future of America's youth," says Pam El, VP of Marketing for State Farm. "Creating an environment where young women can gain the extra support they need to get a good education and career is crucial to our country's future."
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On October 22-24, 100 teenage girls will gather with Marjorie Harvey, The View co-host, Sherri Shepherd , and other trusted female business leaders and entertainers - including singer Keri Hilson , actress Terri Vaughn , Essence magazine's Mikki Taylor , and CBS News Correspondent Shannon Eis - at the Omni CNN Center in Atlanta, GA for three-days of interactive seminars designed to motivate girls, and equip them with resources and education needed to be successful. The weekend experience is supported by State Farm® as part of its commitment to supporting the future of American's youth.
"Since Georgia has the highest number of high school drop outs and third highest prostitution rates among teenage girls, GWRTW is designed to offer these girls the life skills needed to overcome teenage obstacles and establish a path to success," says Marjorie Harvey, President of The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation.
GWRTW speakers and workshops will focus on increasing self-reliance and high esteem. By being exposed to such leaders as Rosalind Brewer (Executive Vice President, Wal-Mart U.S. and President, Wal-Mart Stores South) and Brenda Freeman (Chief Marketing Officer, Turner Broadcasting), girls will learn the importance of making healthy decisions to follow in the footsteps of these role models. Specifically, attendees will learn about professional etiquette, appropriate dress, and even making the right sexual choices that decrease health risks. On that note, they'll be prompted to sustain a healthy dialogue with parents and guardians.
"At State Farm, we are thrilled to support The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation as part of our ongoing commitment to support the future of America's youth," says Pam El, VP of Marketing for State Farm. "Creating an environment where young women can gain the extra support they need to get a good education and career is crucial to our country's future."
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Carter Endorses North Korea Housing Initiative
/PRNewswire/ -- Former President Jimmy Carter this week praised a first-of-its-kind building project that will involve volunteers from the United States building homes side by side with North Koreans.
The Fuller Center, a US-based Christian non-profit organization, has been working with its North Korean partner, the Paektusan Academy of Architecture, since 2008 developing plans for the project.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Carter said: "They've already gotten permission from the government of North Korea to come in; they've already had a team there to assess the construction possibilities. This has to be a very flexible thing because as you know all of the houses in North Korea are owned by the government," Carter said. "We're just thankful that we'll be able to get some houses built in North Korea for people in need."
President Carter made his comments during the 27th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Washington, D.C. where he is building homes with Habitat for Humanity International. The Founders of Habitat for Humanity, Millard and Linda Fuller, also started The Fuller Center for Housing in 2005.
Fuller Center President David Snell, who just returned from North Korea, says the first group of volunteers is scheduled to travel to Pyongyang in late October or early November. "The team will be led by Don Mosley who, along with Dr. Han Park, helped open the door for this initiative. The team is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to both the building of houses and building of peace," said Snell.
The Fuller Center plans to build 50 new homes at Osun-Ri in the outskirts of Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK. The houses will be for farmers working on the tree nursery that surrounds the building site. "We know that what we are doing is considered controversial to some," says Snell. "The governments of our two countries have been at war for 60 years. But the people of both countries have the same basic hopes -- a decent home to raise our families in, a sense of security, and peace. The Fuller Center hopes to be part of that, building peace one house at a time."
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The Fuller Center, a US-based Christian non-profit organization, has been working with its North Korean partner, the Paektusan Academy of Architecture, since 2008 developing plans for the project.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Carter said: "They've already gotten permission from the government of North Korea to come in; they've already had a team there to assess the construction possibilities. This has to be a very flexible thing because as you know all of the houses in North Korea are owned by the government," Carter said. "We're just thankful that we'll be able to get some houses built in North Korea for people in need."
President Carter made his comments during the 27th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Washington, D.C. where he is building homes with Habitat for Humanity International. The Founders of Habitat for Humanity, Millard and Linda Fuller, also started The Fuller Center for Housing in 2005.
Fuller Center President David Snell, who just returned from North Korea, says the first group of volunteers is scheduled to travel to Pyongyang in late October or early November. "The team will be led by Don Mosley who, along with Dr. Han Park, helped open the door for this initiative. The team is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to both the building of houses and building of peace," said Snell.
The Fuller Center plans to build 50 new homes at Osun-Ri in the outskirts of Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK. The houses will be for farmers working on the tree nursery that surrounds the building site. "We know that what we are doing is considered controversial to some," says Snell. "The governments of our two countries have been at war for 60 years. But the people of both countries have the same basic hopes -- a decent home to raise our families in, a sense of security, and peace. The Fuller Center hopes to be part of that, building peace one house at a time."
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Monday, October 04, 2010
Make a Difference in Georgia During Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Donate No-Longer-Used Cell Phones to HopeLine Program
/PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a way to take part in the cause during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) this October? HopeLine® from Verizon gives consumers a way to support victims and local domestic violence organizations in and around the state of Georgia by collecting no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider.
HopeLine from Verizon puts the nation's most reliable wireless network to work in the community by turning no-longer-used wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence. Proceeds from the HopeLine program are used to provide wireless phones and airtime to victims of domestic violence and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, awareness and advocacy. Consumers can donate their phones at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide or by mail using the postage-paid mailing label available at www.verizonwireless.com/hopelinemailinglabel.
Verizon has a longstanding commitment to raising awareness of domestic violence and aiding in its prevention. In 2009 alone, the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon donated more than 18,000 phones to domestic violence organizations in Georgia. The company also continues to work with the Atlanta Falcons to collect phones during key football games, extending the recognition of the HopeLine program. Additional efforts include:
* Text-to-Donate Program – Verizon and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up to launch the text-to-donate program. Customers can make a $10 donation to the NNEDV by texting "HOPE" to 41010. One hundred percent of each $10 donation will go to the NNEDV and its affiliated state domestic violence coalitions. Verizon will waive its customers' text messaging fees, and customers' $10 donations will appear on their next monthly bills. As part the text-to-donate campaign, HopeLine from Verizon will also match donations up to $50,000.
* "Telling Amy's Story" – A powerful documentary on domestic violence that chronicles the time leading up to the death of Amy Homan McGee, a mother of two who was shot and killed by her husband. The documentary, created by Pennsylvania State University Public Broadcasting, is currently airing on local PBS stations throughout Georgia and will be shown at South Georgia College on October 11, followed by a panel discussion. The documentary was funded through Verizon Foundation grants in the amount of $385,000.
* Samsung Gusto™ – The color purple has symbolized domestic violence awareness and prevention for over 20 years. To honor DVAM, a purple edition of the simple and sleek Samsung Gusto will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on Oct. 1 and will be free after a $50 mail-in rebate for the month of October.
"Verizon has a long history of raising awareness of domestic violence and taking action to aid in its prevention," said Jeff Mango, president, Verizon Wireless Georgia/Alabama Region. "Through the HopeLine program and our efforts throughout the state, we are going one step further in spreading the word about domestic violence and helping victims during DVAM this year."
Since the launch of the HopeLine phone recycling program in 2001, HopeLine from Verizon has collected more than 7 million phones, given out more than $7.9 million in cash grants, and distributed more than 90,000 phones with more than 300 million minutes of free wireless service for use by domestic violence survivors. In addition, Verizon has properly disposed of 1.6 million no-longer-used wireless phones in an environmentally sound way and kept more than 200 tons of electronic waste and batteries out of landfills.
For more information about HopeLine from Verizon and to learn how to organize a HopeLine drive during DVAM, go to www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
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HopeLine from Verizon puts the nation's most reliable wireless network to work in the community by turning no-longer-used wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence. Proceeds from the HopeLine program are used to provide wireless phones and airtime to victims of domestic violence and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, awareness and advocacy. Consumers can donate their phones at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide or by mail using the postage-paid mailing label available at www.verizonwireless.com/hopelinemailinglabel.
Verizon has a longstanding commitment to raising awareness of domestic violence and aiding in its prevention. In 2009 alone, the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon donated more than 18,000 phones to domestic violence organizations in Georgia. The company also continues to work with the Atlanta Falcons to collect phones during key football games, extending the recognition of the HopeLine program. Additional efforts include:
* Text-to-Donate Program – Verizon and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up to launch the text-to-donate program. Customers can make a $10 donation to the NNEDV by texting "HOPE" to 41010. One hundred percent of each $10 donation will go to the NNEDV and its affiliated state domestic violence coalitions. Verizon will waive its customers' text messaging fees, and customers' $10 donations will appear on their next monthly bills. As part the text-to-donate campaign, HopeLine from Verizon will also match donations up to $50,000.
* "Telling Amy's Story" – A powerful documentary on domestic violence that chronicles the time leading up to the death of Amy Homan McGee, a mother of two who was shot and killed by her husband. The documentary, created by Pennsylvania State University Public Broadcasting, is currently airing on local PBS stations throughout Georgia and will be shown at South Georgia College on October 11, followed by a panel discussion. The documentary was funded through Verizon Foundation grants in the amount of $385,000.
* Samsung Gusto™ – The color purple has symbolized domestic violence awareness and prevention for over 20 years. To honor DVAM, a purple edition of the simple and sleek Samsung Gusto will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on Oct. 1 and will be free after a $50 mail-in rebate for the month of October.
"Verizon has a long history of raising awareness of domestic violence and taking action to aid in its prevention," said Jeff Mango, president, Verizon Wireless Georgia/Alabama Region. "Through the HopeLine program and our efforts throughout the state, we are going one step further in spreading the word about domestic violence and helping victims during DVAM this year."
Since the launch of the HopeLine phone recycling program in 2001, HopeLine from Verizon has collected more than 7 million phones, given out more than $7.9 million in cash grants, and distributed more than 90,000 phones with more than 300 million minutes of free wireless service for use by domestic violence survivors. In addition, Verizon has properly disposed of 1.6 million no-longer-used wireless phones in an environmentally sound way and kept more than 200 tons of electronic waste and batteries out of landfills.
For more information about HopeLine from Verizon and to learn how to organize a HopeLine drive during DVAM, go to www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
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Hosea Feed the Hungry Issues Emergency Plea
/PRNewswire/ -- Faced with the possibility of suspending its Food Pantry operations, the Hosea Feed the Hungry (HFTH) organization is appealing to the public for donations of nonperishable food and other items including:
* Dry cereal
* Dry milk
* Flour
* Sugar
* Canned fruit
* Canned vegetables
* Canned meat
* Toiletries
* Infant formula
* Baby food and cereal
* Diapers
Contributions can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hosea Feed the Hungry Care Center located at 1035 Donnelly Avenue, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310.
Religious, community, business, and social organizations can assist HFTH by hosting food drives. Forms and guidelines for hosting food drives can be obtained via www.hoseafeedthehungry.com.
Financial contributions can be made online at www.hoseafeedthehungry.com or by calling 404.755.3353.
With corporate and individual financial contributions down 35 percent and calls for help from the community up 45 percent, any contribution will help the thousands of those in need living in Metro Atlanta and the surrounding counties.
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* Dry cereal
* Dry milk
* Flour
* Sugar
* Canned fruit
* Canned vegetables
* Canned meat
* Toiletries
* Infant formula
* Baby food and cereal
* Diapers
Contributions can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hosea Feed the Hungry Care Center located at 1035 Donnelly Avenue, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310.
Religious, community, business, and social organizations can assist HFTH by hosting food drives. Forms and guidelines for hosting food drives can be obtained via www.hoseafeedthehungry.com.
Financial contributions can be made online at www.hoseafeedthehungry.com or by calling 404.755.3353.
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Friday, October 01, 2010
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Awards $163,500 in Grants to Combat Childhood Obesity in Georgia
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation (AFYF) has awarded six grants totaling $163,500 to nonprofit organizations working to reduce childhood obesity among Georgia's schoolchildren.
The investments include a three-year $120,000 award to Appalachian Community Enterprises (ACE) for two innovative projects designed to provide low-income families with greater access to affordable, healthy food.
With the grant, ACE will partner with Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farms to develop a five-acre fruit and vegetable garden in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. ACE will also partner with The Food Trust to help independent grocers open grocery stores in neighborhoods where residents currently lack access to fresh produce.
"Our grant investments are moving more Georgia children from sedentary to active lifestyles and bringing more affordable, healthy food to Georgia families," said Penelope McPhee, president of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. AFYF is an affiliated fund of the Blank Family Foundation.
Also part of its childhood obesity initiative, AFYF supported the Blank Family Foundation's September 23 Speaker Series program examining the link between physical fitness, student outcomes and brain development. Visit the Foundation's web site (http://blankfoundation.org/news/SpeakerSeries.html) to view a video of the program.
AFYF's latest round of awards includes grants to:
Playworks
$15,000 to train 400 staff members from Falcons Fitness Zone grant partners, including Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA staff, to increase their effectiveness at engaging youth in physical activities and play. Playworks will also provide training to 30 – 60 teens to lead games and physical activities at their after-school program sites.
Georgia Organics
$10,500 to enable the East Lake Farmers Market to accept EBT swipe cards used by low-income families accessing food benefits. With the grant, East Lake Farmers Market will become the seventh farmers market in Georgia to take part in the Wholesome Wave Foundation double-coupon program, where families using EBT cards receive $2 of produce for every $1 spent.
KiDsGyM
$5,000 to deliver Flipping For Life, a gymnastics instruction and education program to children ages 9 – 12 at the Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in South Atlanta.
Atlanta Ballet
$5,000 to deliver the Centre Dance program to K-5 students at Parklane Elementary School in East Point, providing kinesthetic learning activities during and after school.
Georgia Mountains YMCA
$5,000 to expand programming through the Mobile Fitness Gym, which brings fitness activities and equipment to youth across Hall County.
Fuel Up to Play 60
$3,000 for the Southeastern United Dairy Association to provide fitness equipment to schools participating in its Fuel Up to Play 60 partnership.
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The investments include a three-year $120,000 award to Appalachian Community Enterprises (ACE) for two innovative projects designed to provide low-income families with greater access to affordable, healthy food.
With the grant, ACE will partner with Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farms to develop a five-acre fruit and vegetable garden in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. ACE will also partner with The Food Trust to help independent grocers open grocery stores in neighborhoods where residents currently lack access to fresh produce.
"Our grant investments are moving more Georgia children from sedentary to active lifestyles and bringing more affordable, healthy food to Georgia families," said Penelope McPhee, president of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. AFYF is an affiliated fund of the Blank Family Foundation.
Also part of its childhood obesity initiative, AFYF supported the Blank Family Foundation's September 23 Speaker Series program examining the link between physical fitness, student outcomes and brain development. Visit the Foundation's web site (http://blankfoundation.org/news/SpeakerSeries.html) to view a video of the program.
AFYF's latest round of awards includes grants to:
Playworks
$15,000 to train 400 staff members from Falcons Fitness Zone grant partners, including Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA staff, to increase their effectiveness at engaging youth in physical activities and play. Playworks will also provide training to 30 – 60 teens to lead games and physical activities at their after-school program sites.
Georgia Organics
$10,500 to enable the East Lake Farmers Market to accept EBT swipe cards used by low-income families accessing food benefits. With the grant, East Lake Farmers Market will become the seventh farmers market in Georgia to take part in the Wholesome Wave Foundation double-coupon program, where families using EBT cards receive $2 of produce for every $1 spent.
KiDsGyM
$5,000 to deliver Flipping For Life, a gymnastics instruction and education program to children ages 9 – 12 at the Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in South Atlanta.
Atlanta Ballet
$5,000 to deliver the Centre Dance program to K-5 students at Parklane Elementary School in East Point, providing kinesthetic learning activities during and after school.
Georgia Mountains YMCA
$5,000 to expand programming through the Mobile Fitness Gym, which brings fitness activities and equipment to youth across Hall County.
Fuel Up to Play 60
$3,000 for the Southeastern United Dairy Association to provide fitness equipment to schools participating in its Fuel Up to Play 60 partnership.
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