7/14/2006

Chattanooga, TN –They came, they worked hard, and now Mayor Ron Littlefield recognizes them for their generosity and compassion.  Today 350 youth World Changers along with adult volunteers from all over the country will wrap up a week of home repair for more than 30 local families. 

“This summer marks the 4th year this philanthropic group has worked in our City to affect change for those in need.  We are honored to host such charitable and caring teens in our city and they deserve our gratitude and appreciation for their humanitarian efforts,” said Mayor Ron Littlefield.

Join Mayor Ron Littlefield tonight as he credits these impressive teens and their adult volunteers for much good work:

Friday, July 14, 2006

7:30 P.M., Brainerd Baptist Church

World Changers Post Project Celebration

Founded in 1990 and sponsored by the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, World Changers seeks to make a difference in the lives of those living in neighborhoods in cities throughout the nation by eliminating substandard housing.  It also gives youth an opportunity to impact neighborhoods through a hands-on mission experience.     

The City of Chattanooga Department of Neighborhood Services, the Front Porch Alliance and the City of Chattanooga Office of Faith-Based Initiatives are the sponsors of the project.  Together, these entities have provided Community Development Block Grant funds along with other grants and resources totaling more than $60 thousand.  Other sponsors for the weeklong project are the Hamilton County Baptist Association and Brainerd Baptist Church.

All media are invited to visit the worksites today and the celebration tonight. To locate a project call Vanessa A. Jackson at (423) 425-3741 or Beth Trussell at 355-4093.  

For information about this release call Michelle Michaud 290-7394.

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