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Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce & The American Red Cross To Collect Emergency Supplies This Friday at The Bellevue

(PRWEB) September 9, 2004 -- To commemorate the passing of three years since the tragic September 11, 2001 attacks and aftermath, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will collect emergency supplies for our communitys vulnerable and underserved population this Friday, September 10, 2004, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, at The Bellevue, in The Gourmet Food Court, located downstairs at The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street (corner of Broad & Walnut Streets), in Center City Philadelphia. Donations will be utilized in support of The American Red Cross and SEPA VOAD (Southeastern Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).

Critical-need items being collected are:

·    Bottled Water    

·    Pencils, pens and small writing tablets

·    Battery Operated Flashlights

·    Battery Operated Radios

·    Unused (new) batteries (all sizes)

·    Non-electric Can Openers

·    Matches

·    Plastic Ziploc Bags (all sizes, from very small to gallon-sized)

·    First-Aid Kits

·    New Blankets (cloth or mylar)                

For further information, please call the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce at 215-790-3631. To arrange use of The Bellevue loading dock for large donation deliveries, please call 215-875-0429.

We strongly encourage everyone to help us in assembling the supplies needed to help safeguard individuals or families in need, against disaster", says Andrew Speizman, Property Manager of The Bellevue. We hope that all area citizens will take part in this business and community outreach endeavor."

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Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce & The American Red Cross

To Collect Emergency Supplies This Friday at The Bellevue (contd.)

About The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce: As an advocate for businesses throughout the region, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the continued growth of each of its nearly 6,000 member companies, and the business community-at-large, with a primary mission to influence business-friendly legislation in government, participate in initiatives to improve education and the community, present professional enrichment programs, and to provide members with cost-efficient ways to run their businesses.

About The American Red Cross: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

About The Bellevue: SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 MARKS THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BELLEVUE!! The Bellevue is a national historic landmark containing shops, offices, a luxury hotel, Gourmet Food Court, restaurants, The Sporting Club, and more! Located on the Avenue of the Arts, in Philadelphia, PA .The Bellevue is managed and leased by PREIT-RUBIN, Inc., management affiliate of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT). PREIT (NYSE-PEI), founded in 1960 and one of the first equity REITs in the U.S., has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls and power centers (approximately 33.8 million square feet) located in the eastern United States. PREIT's portfolio currently consists of 58 properties in 14 states. PREIT's portfolio includes 40 shopping malls, 14 strip and power centers and four industrial properties. PREIT is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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