Jan 2010
Team Kids Launches Bi-Costal Fundraiser
01/28/10 17:31
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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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Team Kids Raises $9,000 for Charity with LemonAID
01/20/10 10:14
Team Kids Raises $9,000 for Charity with LemonAID
Kids from across Orange County honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during
Disney’s Give a Day, Get a Disney Day!
Irvine, CA – January 19, 2009 – Nearly 1,000 volunteers from every city in Orange County joined together with Team Kids to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as part of Disney’s Give a Day, Get a Disney Day!
The result is that kid-sponsored LemonAID Stands sold 18,000 cups of lemonade and hot chocolate – even in the rain - to raise more than $9,000 for charity - $7,000 going to Orange County Human Relations and more than $2,000 designated for the American Red Cross’ work in Haiti.
Team Kids, the non-profit spearheading LemonAID, will pay it forward with 100% of proceeds being donated to fund the youth diversity school programs, implemented by the Orange County Human Relations Council.
After the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Team Kids added Change for Haiti to LemonAid. Those who purchased a glass of lemonade were encouraged to part with their change – to be sent to the American Red Cross to benefit Haiti.
“Through Team Kids, children are being empowered to help others, whether they are in Brea, San Clement or Port-au-Prince,” said Julie Hudash the CEO of Team Kids, “There is no better or more meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy than by serving others.”
Late Monday afternoon, the Irvine Council Chamber filled with children, their parents and city dignitaries, including Mayor Sukhee Kang and Irvine Unified School Board member Gavin Huntley-Fenner, PhD.
“The Team Kids LemonAID Project is a great way to bring people together to make a difference and we hope it will be the beginning of an ongoing commitment to serve throughout the year,” suggested Hudash. “The needs in Orange County are particularly great right now, and service to others is a key part of the solution.”
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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Kids from across Orange County honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during
Disney’s Give a Day, Get a Disney Day!
Irvine, CA – January 19, 2009 – Nearly 1,000 volunteers from every city in Orange County joined together with Team Kids to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as part of Disney’s Give a Day, Get a Disney Day!
The result is that kid-sponsored LemonAID Stands sold 18,000 cups of lemonade and hot chocolate – even in the rain - to raise more than $9,000 for charity - $7,000 going to Orange County Human Relations and more than $2,000 designated for the American Red Cross’ work in Haiti.
Team Kids, the non-profit spearheading LemonAID, will pay it forward with 100% of proceeds being donated to fund the youth diversity school programs, implemented by the Orange County Human Relations Council.
After the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Team Kids added Change for Haiti to LemonAid. Those who purchased a glass of lemonade were encouraged to part with their change – to be sent to the American Red Cross to benefit Haiti.
“Through Team Kids, children are being empowered to help others, whether they are in Brea, San Clement or Port-au-Prince,” said Julie Hudash the CEO of Team Kids, “There is no better or more meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy than by serving others.”
Late Monday afternoon, the Irvine Council Chamber filled with children, their parents and city dignitaries, including Mayor Sukhee Kang and Irvine Unified School Board member Gavin Huntley-Fenner, PhD.
“The Team Kids LemonAID Project is a great way to bring people together to make a difference and we hope it will be the beginning of an ongoing commitment to serve throughout the year,” suggested Hudash. “The needs in Orange County are particularly great right now, and service to others is a key part of the solution.”
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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