Team Kids Launches Bi-Costal Fundraiser
01/28/10 08:55
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January 28, 2010 Contact / Arlington, VA:
Christine Carbonel Schaubach
Dir. of National Initiatives, Team Kids
949-310-1213
cschaubach@teamkids.org
Contact / Irvine, CA:
Julie Hudash
CEO, Team Kids
949-633-5700
jhudash@teamkids.org
Team Kids Launches Bi-Costal Fundraiser: Hearts for Haiti
During Presidents Day weekend / Valentine’s Day, kids in California and Virginia will dance, sing and sell hot chocolate to raise funds to help Haitian earthquake victims.
February 13 – 15, children in Arlington, VA and Irvine, CA will join together as part of Team Kids to raise funds for Haiti. As is policy of the nine-year-old non-profit organization, 100% of all funds raised by children go to the selected charity, in this case, the American Red Cross.
“This first bi-coastal fundraiser will draw on the positive nature of patriotism and love,” said Team Kids founder & CEO Julie Hudash. “Young people feel strongly about devastating events, such as the terrible earthquake in Haiti. They need to feel more than sad. They need to feel empowered to do something about it. Personally taking part in raising funds is one important way that children feel empowered to take leadership and make a difference.”
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, more than 1,000 Team Kids volunteers in California sold approximately 18,000 cups of LemonAID to raise more than $2,000 for the American Red Cross’ work in Haiti and an additional $10,000 for Orange County Human Relations.
About Team Kids
Team Kids strengthens innovative community collaborations that empower young people to become resilient and responsible citizens with a passion for service through its school-based and community-wide programs. While serving, students develop the values and skills that enable them to make positive choices in their own lives, while making a difference in the lives of others. For more information, visit the Team Kids Web site: www.teamkids.org
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January 28, 2010 Contact / Arlington, VA:
Christine Carbonel Schaubach
Dir. of National Initiatives, Team Kids
949-310-1213
cschaubach@teamkids.org
Contact / Irvine, CA:
Julie Hudash
CEO, Team Kids
949-633-5700
jhudash@teamkids.org
Team Kids Launches Bi-Costal Fundraiser: Hearts for Haiti
During Presidents Day weekend / Valentine’s Day, kids in California and Virginia will dance, sing and sell hot chocolate to raise funds to help Haitian earthquake victims.
February 13 – 15, children in Arlington, VA and Irvine, CA will join together as part of Team Kids to raise funds for Haiti. As is policy of the nine-year-old non-profit organization, 100% of all funds raised by children go to the selected charity, in this case, the American Red Cross.
“This first bi-coastal fundraiser will draw on the positive nature of patriotism and love,” said Team Kids founder & CEO Julie Hudash. “Young people feel strongly about devastating events, such as the terrible earthquake in Haiti. They need to feel more than sad. They need to feel empowered to do something about it. Personally taking part in raising funds is one important way that children feel empowered to take leadership and make a difference.”
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, more than 1,000 Team Kids volunteers in California sold approximately 18,000 cups of LemonAID to raise more than $2,000 for the American Red Cross’ work in Haiti and an additional $10,000 for Orange County Human Relations.
About Team Kids
Team Kids strengthens innovative community collaborations that empower young people to become resilient and responsible citizens with a passion for service through its school-based and community-wide programs. While serving, students develop the values and skills that enable them to make positive choices in their own lives, while making a difference in the lives of others. For more information, visit the Team Kids Web site: www.teamkids.org
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