Media Advisory
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC	For Immediate Release Date: August 22, 2007 Contact: Tara Wall Phone: 202-401-9215

 

Hawaii and Pacific Basin Grants To Be Announced

WASHINGTON , D.C. --- The Administration for Children and Families ( ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will announce $2.47 million in 13 new grants to Native organizations in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. The grants are designed to promote self-sufficiency, healthy marriage, and to strengthen Native heritages and cultures.

The announcement will be made by the ACF’s Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Commissioner Quanah Crossland Stamps during a visit to Hawaii.

WHO:	Quanah Crossland Stamps, commissioner Administration for Native Americans Administration for Children & Families
WHAT:	Announcement of Hawaii and Pacific Basin grant awards
WHEN:	Friday, August 24, 2007 Speech – 9:45 a.m. GMT Interviews – 10:30 a.m. GMT
WHERE:	Hawaii Convention Center 1801 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI

To schedule an interview with the ACF’s ANA Commissioner , Quanah Crossland Stamps, contact Hans Billger at 202-401-9215 or hans.billger@acf.hhs.gov.