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News from Starfish P.R.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES HONORS ITS EXEMPLARY AMERICORPS MEMBERS & CALLS ON FUTURE MEMBERS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY
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As of: 5-07-2010
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Los Angeles, CA – May 7, 2010: The Fourth Annual AmeriCorps Week kicks off Saturday May 8th to showcase the work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across the nation. The week also serves to educate people about the organization and inspire future members into action. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) will shine the spotlight on its nine current AmeriCorps members on Tuesday May 11th during a company Ice Cream Social.
AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to meet critical community needs. Habitat for Humanity benefits from nine members who serve full-time in departments throughout the organization; Jessica Killeen, Gifts in Kind Coordinator; Melissa Killian, Youth Programs Coordinator; Brandon Long, Construction Crew Leader; Mai Nowlin, Volunteer Coordinator; Amy Rabb, Construction Crew Leader; Renne Sanchez, Family Services Coordinator; Chris Untiet, Faith & Community Relations Coordinator and Regina Wyatt, Home Improvement Store Volunteer Coordinator.
“AmeriCorps members give a year of their lives to serve with various organizations throughout the United States,” Erin Rank, President and CEO, HFH GLA. “I am always humbled and amazed by their generosity and willingness to serve at such a young age. I am proud to be able to work alongside each and every AmeriCorps member who serves with us.”
HFH GLA has benefited from the efforts of AmeriCorps for over 10 years, and looks forward to the continued efforts of future members. For more information about AmeriCorps Week visit http://americorpsweek.gov/index.asp. To learn how to become an AmeriCorps member with HFH GLA, please visit http://www.habitatla.org/sub_vol_americorpsmain.asp or contact Deborah Lewis at dlewis@habitatla.org.
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 and sustainable housing. Since 1990, HFH GLA has built and renovated over 600 homes locally and worldwide, transforming the lives of hundreds of individuals. HFH GLA is a GuideStar® Valued Partner. For more information, visit http://www.habitatla.org or call 310-323-4663. Visit our blog at http://buildingagreaterla.blogspot.com
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Media Contacts:
Jo-An Turman
Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
T: 310323-4663 ext. 121
jturman@habitatla.org
Angela Moore
Starfish P.R.
T: 310-429-8868
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