Nonprofit Organization RTW Veteran Center Announces "One Million Dollar March" Holiday Fundraiser Live-Streaming Event to Benefit Homeless Vets
Nonprofit Holiday Fundraiser to Get the Web Broadcast Treatment
CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The RTW Veteran Center (www.rtwvetcenter.org) is on a mission to raise $1M for the roughly 8,000 Illinois homeless veterans and their families by December 31. Spearheading that mission is the "One Million Dollar March Telethon," which will be broadcast live on the web at Star Planet Television studios (www.starplanettv.com) for 24 hours beginning Saturday, December 27 at 11 pm CST.
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"With the support of public, corporate and private joint partnerships, supporters start as acquaintances," remarked Minister Lindsey Walton, veteran and RTW Veteran Center Administrator. "Then they become friends. Then believers in our work and finally evangelists of our vision."
RTW has pulled out all the stops to ensure this year's fundraiser is memorable and successful. Local comedian and talent producer Kevin L. Fuller will host. Universal R&B legends Reginald Torian of The Impressions and Holle Thee Maxwell are scheduled to perform live, as well as a host of other entertainers. Veterans, business owners, local politicians and grassroots community leaders will provide presentations for the duration of the event, while professional phone operators will process donations continuing through December 31.
Small business and corporate sponsorships packages are available to companies that wish to lend their support to the work of RTW. Meanwhile, fundraiser donations can be made immediately by visiting www.rtwvetcenter.org, or calling 1-800-974-2808. Television commercials for the live-streamed telethon begin airing Tuesday, December 23 and throughout the week on WCIU and its sister stations MeTV, MeToo and Bounce. These commercials can also be viewed on RTW's YouTube channel.
RTW provides hot meals, temporary shelter, employment training, as well as daily transportation to and from employment for the homeless.
RTW connects with members of the community in need through a variety of programs. Direct programs like gardens and clothing provide instant support for those in dire straits, while indirect and opportunity programs give individuals the tools and the confidence to help themselves. Looking ahead, RTW hopes to cultivate new partnerships to make a bigger impact in Illinois.
While RTW staff always seeks volunteers, they also encourage engagement via social media:
About RTW Veteran Center
The RTW Veteran Center was established in 2010 as an organization built by Veterans to help Veterans and has expanded to help many more in need. Outside of the RTW Veteran Center facility, flags representing all of the Armed Services, POW, KIA and many more are posted. The RTW Veteran Center is a proactive link that has enough for those who need help standing up.
Publicity:
ABC 7 News (1/2014): www.rtwvetcenter.org/in-the-media
CBS News (2/2014): http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/02/27/frozen-pipes-furnace-close-veteran-center
Chicago Tribune (2013): http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-03-17/features/ct-sun-0317-love-notes-gholston-20130317_1_homeless-veterans-open-arms-black-veterans
Chicago Tribune (2011): http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-11-23/news/ct-met-homeless-vets-20111123_1_homeless-vets-war-zone-combats
If you'd like more information about this web broadcast, or an interview with RTW Veteran Center Executive Director Ms. Arnetha Gholston-Habeel, please contact Annesa Lacey at 773-570-4832 or Email Lacey.
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