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News from Starfish P.R.
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LOCAL VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE & COMMITMENT TO END SUB-STANDARD HOUSING
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As of: 6-04-2009
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Habitat for Humanity Staff & Partner Families Celebrate the Men & Women who Serve the Community at Volunteer Appreciation Event
Los Angeles, CA – June 4, 2009: This Saturday, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) will hold its Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Local volunteers who served twenty-four hours or more from January through December of 2008 will be honored. Volunteers who gave 100 hours or more of service will be presented with the President’s Award, a certificate signed by President Obama. Three individuals will receive special recognition - David Gardner and Robert Johnson, who volunteered more than 1,000 hours and Kathy Sasaki, who volunteered over 850 hours.
WHO: Over 200 attendees including; volunteers, Habitat Partner Families of 2008, Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. staff and President/CEO Erin Rank
WHAT: Volunteer Appreciation Event; dinner, ceremony and raffle
WHERE: Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90505
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
WHY: Since 1990 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has built and renovated nearly 500 homes locally and worldwide. The organization was recently recognized as the #1 Private Homebuilder of 2008 and HFH GLA boasts a less than 1% default rate. HFH GLA credits its remarkable volunteer workforce for its ability to successfully address the affordable housing crisis facing Los Angeles. This annual event is dedicated to all the volunteers and supporters who donate their time and support to help local families in need and is an opportunity to demonstrate to the community at large what is possible by working together.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES strives to eliminate poverty housing through advocacy, education and partnership with families in need to build simple, decent affordable housing. Since 1990, HFH GLA has built and renovated nearly 500 homes locally and worldwide, transforming the lives of hundreds of individuals. For more information, visit www.habitatla.org.
Contacts:
Janice Martin (on-site)
Director of Programs and Volunteer Services
C: 310-749-6337
jmartin@habitatla.org
Jo-An Turman
Sr. Director Marketing & Communications
T: 310-323-4663 ext. 121
jturman@habitatla.org
Angela Moore
Starfish P.R.
T: 310-429-8868
angela@starfish-pr.com
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