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The new project provides a unique opportunity for the Greater New Orleans
office of Volunteers of America to utilize the knowledge and experience of the
national organization that currently owns and operates more than 250
affordable housing communities in 31 states, providing homes for 20,000
people. The JCPenney
Afterschool Fund also works to raise awareness of the benefits of after school

programming, and is committed to ensuring that every child has access to the
world of opportunities that awaits them after school .
The Shoreline/South County Family YMCA provides community members a caring
environment, positive role models, creative activities and opportunities to
serve the needs of others.

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S., According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of overweight children and
teens has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
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Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based
organization providing local human service programs and opportunities for
individual and community involvement.
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is receiving a $25,000 grant; a symbolic giant
check will be awarded during a festive, family-friendly celebration at a
Beverly Elementary School in Lynnwood, where new, research-based programs --
designed to increase youth physical activity, improve nutrition and help
families develop healthier habits - - are being piloted with support from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Harvard University .m.

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It will take new partnerships and
creative approaches to make this project a reality.

- 6:00 p. Serving more than 10,000 people annually, it is a
vital facility in the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

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Volunteers of America Housing Summit in New Orleans Nets 'Coming Back Home' Initiative to Create Affordable Housing for Working Families

It is one of the largest nonprofit
providers of quality affordable housing and last year served nearly 2 million
people in need.5 million to 20 YMCAs across the nation in support of YMCA Activate
America(TM ), a long-term initiative intended to find real solutions for the
national health crisis related to poor nutrition and lack of physical activity
facing millions of American children and adults.

WHAT: JCPenney Alderwood Store Manager will present YMCA CEO and kids
with a check for $25,000 to support local involvement in YMCA
Activate America, an initiative to find solutions for growing
the national lifestyle health crisis. The Fund's contributions allow for the creation and
continuance of after school programs aimed at the academic, physical, and
social development of children throughout the United States.

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Volunteers of America is one of the largest nonprofit providers of
affordable housing in the United States, and has years of experience creating
community housing projects. - 5:30 p.

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JCPenney Afterschool Fund Supports YMCA's Efforts to Improve Health of Kids and Families

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The two-day meeting resulted in
the creation of the "Coming Back Home" initiative, which will work toward the
goal of creating 1,000 affordable housing rental units for working families
and residents of New Orleans . For more information, visit http://www.

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m. With a 129-year tradition of
helping all people reach their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body, the
YMCA of Greater Seattle is the oldest human service organization in Washington
State, a committed youth and family organization and an integral part of
Shoreline and south Snohomish County.

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"We welcome corporate, nonprofit , and governmental partners to join us in
the creation of a significant number of affordable housing units in New
Orleans," said Gould.m.m.

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- 5:45 p. Presentation of check and "Kids
Challenge" by Beverly Elementary
School students to JCPenney employees
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"We will work
together with the national office to research, develop, and manage the housing
initiative.

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To help address this
growing crisis, the JCPenney Afterschool Fund is awarding grants totaling
$2.

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"We are excited about the opportunity to work with the national
organization to create affordable rental units so that residents of New
Orleans can return to the city and start to rebuild their lives," said CEO of
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans Jim LeBlanc. Kids and families prepare healthy make
and take dinner

WHERE: Beverly Elementary School
5221 168th SW
Lynnwood, Washington

WHO: Neil Nicoll: President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Seattle
Ralph Rutledge: JCPenney Alderwood Store Manager
YMCA School Age Child Care Participants and Families

The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
supports programs designed to keep kids safely and constructively engaged
during out-of-school time.

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Volunteers of America nurtures, supports and uplifts the
human spirit -- working with children and youth, the elderly, homeless
individuals and families, and others to empower them in reaching their full
potential .org.

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"It will take the resources and cooperation of a number
of private and governmental organizations to make this project possible. YMCA to Receive Portion of $2.m.

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NEW ORLEANS, Volunteers of America 's national and
local staff recently convened in New Orleans, as well as housing
representatives from the U.m.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency , the New Orleans Mayors office, and
private sector representatives, to discuss possibilities for creating new
affordable housing opportunities in the city.m.

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This latest project will provide a challenge for
even the most seasoned organization.

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5 Million National Grant During September 15
Celebration

LYNNWOOD, Wash.

Organisations specific to one locality or region should be submitted to that area.

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Community yoga, with 20 children
participating
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"We are committed to bringing our considerable experience in developing
and managing affordable housing to bear to help alleviate the housing crisis
that currently prevents thousands of residents from returning to the city,"
said Volunteers of America National President Charles Gould.

WHEN: September 15, 2005, 5:00-6:00 p.