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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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.
WHO: Quanah Crossland Stamps, commissioner
Administration for Native Americans
Administration for Children & FamiliesWHAT: Announcement of Hawaii and
Pacific Basin grant awardsWHEN: Friday, August 24, 2007
Speech – 9:45 a.m. GMT
Interviews – 10:30 a.m. GMTWHERE: 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.
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