Jerusalem House Announces Its Premier Fund Raising Event Carnevale After Dark Halloween Bash 2009
Georgia’s Largest Provider of Housing for Homeless or Low-income Individuals Affected by HIV/AIDS Announces Series of Related Events to Raise Funds in Support of its Annual Fund Initiative.
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2009 --(PR.com)-- News Facts
· Jerusalem House which provides over 50% of Atlanta, Georgia's permanent supportive housing for homeless and low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, announced today its tenth annual Halloween Bash to be held at the historic Biltmore Hotel on Friday, October 23rd from 8:00 pm until midnight.
· Carnevale After Dark includes dancing, refreshments, open bar and costume contest.
· Events leading up to the Halloween Bash to further increase awareness of the mission of Jerusalem House and to raise additional funds include an August 22nd Host Committee Recruitment Pool Party at the Morningside home of Jonathan Mildenhall and Mirco Gros, a September 17th Patron Appreciation Party at the Ansley Park home of Randy New and Russell Tippins, an October 8th Fashion Show at Steel Restaurant in Midtown and an October 14th cocktail reception at Alto Rex Terrace Bar at the Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown.
· Jerusalem House is in the midst of its Host Committee enrollment campaign effort for the premiere event. Packages range from $250 to $1,000 and include benefits such General Admission or VIP Tickets to the Halloween Bash and invitations to the annual Patron Appreciation Party & Silent Auction. General admission tickets to the Halloween Bash are $65 and include an open bar with premium cocktails and more. VIP tickets to the Halloween Bash are $100 and feature access to the exclusive VIP area at the event.
· Making the event possible are the following sponsors:
o Gold: Green New Business, Hotel Palomar Midtown, Monte Carlo Productions,
o Silver: Active Production and Design, Inc, Alston + Bird LLP, BBJ Linen, Cox Enterprises, Durex, The Home Depot, Kevin Esch, Kitchens New LLC, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc,
o Bronze: Colliers International – Pete Shelton, Gifford, Hillegass & Inwersen, LLP, Gordon Biersch, The Nook, LL Photo, Peachtree Planning Corporation, Prickly Pear Taqueria, Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., Private Bank of Buckhead, Rich Real Estate Services, Keith Rocke Photography, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, STEEL Restaurant & Lounge, Thomas K. Sparkman, DDS
· With continued support from the community, Jerusalem House can continue to provide permanent housing and supportive services to homeless and low-income men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Each year, hundreds of corporations, government entities, charitable and faith-based organizations and individuals generously provide support to Jerusalem House.
Supporting Quotes
"In today's challenging economic times, it's even more critical to provide support to organizations like Jerusalem House that deliver much-needed services in our community,” said Neil Hirsch, Corporate Citizenship Committee chair, Solvay Pharmaceuticals.
“As Jerusalem House celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are proud to be a regional and national leader with regard to addressing the needs of this population,” says Executive Director Charlie Frew. “The launch of our new program is particularly timely given current economic conditions and recent rankings that place Georgia and Atlanta in the top states and cities in new AIDS cases. We will continue to seek ways to help the growing number of those impacted.”
About Jerusalem House
Jerusalem House believes Housing is Healthcare for homeless and low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and leads the Atlanta community to meet the needs of this population.
Jerusalem House is Atlanta’s largest provider of permanent housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Jerusalem House provides over 50% of the permanent supportive housing designated for Atlanta’s homeless and low-income population with HIV/AIDS through an adult program which serves 23 single men and women with AIDS, a family program serving 12 single mothers with HIV/AIDS and their approximately 25 children, the Scattered Site I Program; serving 32 individuals with HIV/AIDS and their family members, regardless of the family composition, in individual apartment units. The newest Jerusalem House program, Scattered Site II, launched July 1, 2009 and will provide 71 new housing units for low-income or homeless families and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The combined Scattered Site I and Scattered Site II programs will be the largest program of its kind in the U.S. Scattered Site II will more than triple our master-lease housing capacity and will more than double the size of Jerusalem House, increasing individuals served from 110 to 250.
Recent Honors and Awards
· In 2007, Jerusalem House was a finalist for the Metro Atlanta Corporate Volunteer Council (MACVC) IMPACT Awards. The agency’s Family Program won the award in 2001.
· The Georgia Department of Community Affairs Magnolia Awards recognized the Family Program facility for “Special Achievement in Affordable Housing” in the Special Needs and Superior Design categories. (2005)
• Absolute Care, a comprehensive HIV medical facility providing both traditional medical and holistic treatments, honored Jerusalem House with their annual Absolute Service Award. (2002)
Contact Info
Eric Gelman
Jerusalem House, Inc.
eric_gelman@msn.com
404-861-3603
Daniel Bellware
Jerusalem House, Inc.
bash@jerusalemhouse.org.
404-350-8260
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· Jerusalem House which provides over 50% of Atlanta, Georgia's permanent supportive housing for homeless and low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, announced today its tenth annual Halloween Bash to be held at the historic Biltmore Hotel on Friday, October 23rd from 8:00 pm until midnight.
· Carnevale After Dark includes dancing, refreshments, open bar and costume contest.
· Events leading up to the Halloween Bash to further increase awareness of the mission of Jerusalem House and to raise additional funds include an August 22nd Host Committee Recruitment Pool Party at the Morningside home of Jonathan Mildenhall and Mirco Gros, a September 17th Patron Appreciation Party at the Ansley Park home of Randy New and Russell Tippins, an October 8th Fashion Show at Steel Restaurant in Midtown and an October 14th cocktail reception at Alto Rex Terrace Bar at the Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown.
· Jerusalem House is in the midst of its Host Committee enrollment campaign effort for the premiere event. Packages range from $250 to $1,000 and include benefits such General Admission or VIP Tickets to the Halloween Bash and invitations to the annual Patron Appreciation Party & Silent Auction. General admission tickets to the Halloween Bash are $65 and include an open bar with premium cocktails and more. VIP tickets to the Halloween Bash are $100 and feature access to the exclusive VIP area at the event.
· Making the event possible are the following sponsors:
o Gold: Green New Business, Hotel Palomar Midtown, Monte Carlo Productions,
o Silver: Active Production and Design, Inc, Alston + Bird LLP, BBJ Linen, Cox Enterprises, Durex, The Home Depot, Kevin Esch, Kitchens New LLC, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc,
o Bronze: Colliers International – Pete Shelton, Gifford, Hillegass & Inwersen, LLP, Gordon Biersch, The Nook, LL Photo, Peachtree Planning Corporation, Prickly Pear Taqueria, Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc., Private Bank of Buckhead, Rich Real Estate Services, Keith Rocke Photography, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, STEEL Restaurant & Lounge, Thomas K. Sparkman, DDS
· With continued support from the community, Jerusalem House can continue to provide permanent housing and supportive services to homeless and low-income men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Each year, hundreds of corporations, government entities, charitable and faith-based organizations and individuals generously provide support to Jerusalem House.
Supporting Quotes
"In today's challenging economic times, it's even more critical to provide support to organizations like Jerusalem House that deliver much-needed services in our community,” said Neil Hirsch, Corporate Citizenship Committee chair, Solvay Pharmaceuticals.
“As Jerusalem House celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are proud to be a regional and national leader with regard to addressing the needs of this population,” says Executive Director Charlie Frew. “The launch of our new program is particularly timely given current economic conditions and recent rankings that place Georgia and Atlanta in the top states and cities in new AIDS cases. We will continue to seek ways to help the growing number of those impacted.”
About Jerusalem House
Jerusalem House believes Housing is Healthcare for homeless and low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and leads the Atlanta community to meet the needs of this population.
Jerusalem House is Atlanta’s largest provider of permanent housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Jerusalem House provides over 50% of the permanent supportive housing designated for Atlanta’s homeless and low-income population with HIV/AIDS through an adult program which serves 23 single men and women with AIDS, a family program serving 12 single mothers with HIV/AIDS and their approximately 25 children, the Scattered Site I Program; serving 32 individuals with HIV/AIDS and their family members, regardless of the family composition, in individual apartment units. The newest Jerusalem House program, Scattered Site II, launched July 1, 2009 and will provide 71 new housing units for low-income or homeless families and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The combined Scattered Site I and Scattered Site II programs will be the largest program of its kind in the U.S. Scattered Site II will more than triple our master-lease housing capacity and will more than double the size of Jerusalem House, increasing individuals served from 110 to 250.
Recent Honors and Awards
· In 2007, Jerusalem House was a finalist for the Metro Atlanta Corporate Volunteer Council (MACVC) IMPACT Awards. The agency’s Family Program won the award in 2001.
· The Georgia Department of Community Affairs Magnolia Awards recognized the Family Program facility for “Special Achievement in Affordable Housing” in the Special Needs and Superior Design categories. (2005)
• Absolute Care, a comprehensive HIV medical facility providing both traditional medical and holistic treatments, honored Jerusalem House with their annual Absolute Service Award. (2002)
Contact Info
Eric Gelman
Jerusalem House, Inc.
eric_gelman@msn.com
404-861-3603
Daniel Bellware
Jerusalem House, Inc.
bash@jerusalemhouse.org.
404-350-8260
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