FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kerri Arnold, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana, 502.585.5437, karnold@bgckyana.org

HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENTS TO BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF KENTUCKIANA

Percentage of sales at 3 local retail outlets will be donated

[Louisville, KY], [November 30, 2009] – Just Creations, Butchertown Market and eyedia, design it again have teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana for special shopping events. A portion of each event’s sales will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana. Events are open to the public and will offer fun in a festive environment. Light refreshments will be served.

“Support from local businesses is critical to our ongoing operations. Through special events like this, we are able to introduce more of the community to the work we do on a daily basis and provide our existing supporters with another opportunity to interact with our organization,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana president & CEO, Caroline Heine. “Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe, positive environment where kids can spend their out-of-school time having fun, improving academically and learning important life skills under the care and guidance of trained youth professionals. We are very thankful for the support provided by our community to enable us to continue to achieve our mission.”

Contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana at 502-585-5437 for additional information.

WHAT: Special Holiday Shopping Events to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana

Just Creations
Saturday, December 5

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

2722 Frankfort Ave., Louisville

Butchertown Market

Thursday, December 10

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

1201 Story Ave., Louisville

eyedia, design it again
Tuesday, December 15
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1631 N. Mellwood Ave., Louisville

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana

Boys and Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana serves over 1,700 youth in three clubs including clubs in the Shawnee neighborhood in Louisville and in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Indiana. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those most in need of our services, to realize and develop their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens in a global society. Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana is a Metro United Way agency.

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Kerri Arnold

Director of Development & Marketing

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana

1519 Story Ave.

P.O. Box 4989

Louisville, KY 40204

502-585-5437

karnold@bgckyana.org

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