"We welcome planned implementation of a livelihood
program based on coffee."
"Our program is about rural economic reconstruction," says
Anderson. Thus, $100,000 in donations would produce $3,000,000 of
relief., Seeking to help stop
the nationwide spread of HIV and AIDS among African Americans, PacifiCare
Health Systems Inc. In addition, an estimated 25 percent of
HIV-positive individuals are unaware of their status.

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As part of its support of National HIV Testing Day, PacifiCare's African
American Health Solutions also provided a sponsorship of $10,000 to the
Statewide HIV/AIDS Church Outreach Advisory Board, which hosted a meeting of
more than 100 African-American faith leaders from California on May 13 to
discuss ways to effectively incorporate HIV/AIDS education and prevention
messages into their ministries. We encourage everyone to take advantage of National HIV Testing
Day to find out their HIV status.

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"Nestle Philippines Inc. Our goal is to
raise one million dollars.
"There's simply no better way to bring permanent help to the
people of a hurting region," he says. Attendants were given a textbook called A
Pastor 's Guidebook for HIV/AIDS Ministry Through the Church to help them speak
to their congregations on this topic.

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An exciting part of this project, according to Anderson, is that
people and organizations can contribute financially to support this
effort that will help so many people.com or
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Together, Nestle, a Fortune 500 company, and PMEWMB have developed
a strategic plan that is centered on resurrecting the coffee industry
in the Philippines. He also hopes that others will get excited and give to the
project.PMEWMB.
"The statistics reported by the CDC on HIV infection are simply
staggering, and we felt that we must take action to reach out to our
communities and help prevent the spread of this disease," said Corliss Hill,
business manager , PacifiCare's African American Health Solutions.
"By providing support to our local churches , we believe we have the
opportunity to make a positive impact at places of worship, which are often
the cornerstone of the information dissemination in the African-American
community," added Hill .pacificare.com.

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"We hope people will contact us
today and give to this incredibly important project that will help so
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The mandate for more agri -business opportunities for the
Philippines was a top priority for Philippine President, Gloria
Macapagal -Arroyo. It is the most important thing people can
do to protect their health and that of their loved ones.

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"We cannot
ignore the fact that people of color, particularly African Americans, are
among the hardest hit by HIV and AIDS.

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The projected result is that $25 million
will be raised in eight years. "In addition to the coffee, there will be cash crop
development which includes corn, peanuts, squash and other vegetables
that will bring in millions to farmers along with medical and other
resources.3 million specialty plan members nationwide.

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Those who would like to contribute to the
project through the "Hero's Sunday" service can call New Bethel
Community Church at 510-881-5205. in Hayward, California. To set up an interview with Bishop
Willie Anderson contact Susan Zahn at SusanZahn@wdcmedia.

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"This project will create 100,000 jobs and be a
transformational example that people will follow for years to come,"
says Nelson Burnaflor, President and CEO of Quedancor Bank in Quecon
City, Philippines. The address for the church is 2889
Kelly St. PacifiCare's African American Health
Solutions is an educational and community-based health improvement program
designed to help eliminate disparities in health care and improve the quality
of life for African Americans .

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is committed to support coffee plantation
development in the Philippines," says Glicerio Joel Lumagbas , Head
Agricultural Services Department Assistant Vice-President Nestle
Philippines, Inc. "This project
will provide schools, jobs, and churches in a region that is now
impoverished.
Leaders within the Philippines view the Nestle/PMEWMB project as a
trendsetting model.
"PMEWMB has the privilege of raising support for the project,"
says Anderson. The CDC also reported that nearly half of those
cases are among African Americans."
National HIV Testing Day was founded by the National Association of People
with AIDS in 1983 to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary
counseling and testing.org.

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As Chairman of the PMEWMB, Anderson is calling on the 2000
churches associated with the denomination to participate in a
worldwide day of prayer that will culminate in a day of giving toward
the Nestle/PMEWMB project.

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The
Pentecostal Methodist Evangelical World Missions Board (PMEWMB) has
joined forces with Nestle Philippines, Inc. to launch a historic $63
million project to dramatically improve the socio-economic status of
the people of the Philippines and areas devastated by the recent
Tsunami.
"What we are talking about here is real long term help for a
region that is in desperate need for economic assistance," declares
Bishop Willie Anderson , Chairman of PMEWMB. "Livelihood for 10 million Filipinos must be
addressed," declared Arroyo in her State of the Nation Address.

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HAYWARD, Calif. All projections are based on Nestle's numbers.

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more about the Statewide HIV/AIDS Church Outreach Advisory Board, visit
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Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced
at its 2005 National HIV Prevention Conference that about 1.2 million health plan members and approximately
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"It is a fact that for each dollar that is donated to
the Nestle project, a minimum of thirty dollars of relief will go to
the region. New Bethel Community Church in Hayward,
California, of which Anderson himself pastors, will receive a special
offering for the project in line with its January 30 "Hero's Sunday"
service. (NYSE: PHS) is providing $19 ,000 to help support HIV
education and National HIV Testing Day, June 27.1 million people
living in the United States are HIV-positive -- the highest number ever
recorded in the country. The board was formed through a
partnership with California Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS.

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PMEWMB , which oversees over 4,000 acres of land
and 2,000 farmers in the Philippines, has developed a cooperative
coffee and cash crop program with Nestle.
"At a bare minimum this is going to improve the living conditions of
at least 100,000 people in that area," says Anderson.
"The funds that PacifiCare is providing to our churches will help us
offset the cost of educating our communities about the importance of getting
tested for HIV in an environment where people feel comfortable," said Bishop
Henry M. For more information about this initiative,
call (714) 226-3819 or visit http://www .

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* 1 Million Americans are HIV-Positive, the Highest Level Ever,
According to CDC

* Nearly Half of These Cases Are Among African Americans

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The project is centered in the Philippines but the spillover
effect will dramatically help some of the areas hit by the Tsunami."
To contribute to or learn more about the Nestle/PMEWMB project
please go to www.

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This project includes coffee
harvesting and the producing of 30,000 to 55,000 metric tons of coffee
over the next eight years." President
Arroyo has expressed support for the Nestle/PMEWMB project. "Our community is being devastated by this disease, and as
religious leaders, we decided we must do more to protect our sons and
daughters. Those who are interested in learning more about free
and low-cost HIV testing in California can call 1-800-367-AIDS.

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Of that, $9,000 will go to 18 churches to help offset the cost of
providing prevention education and free HIV testing to their local
communities.