The Convoy Of Hope Rolls Into Red River Valley Providing Some $1 Million In Goods And Services In A Single Day

Springfield, Missouri (PRWEB) June 29, 2012

WHO:

Red River Valley community volunteers from local nonprofits and for-profits will host hurting neighbors as honored guests for a “poverty-free day” with The Convoy of Hope.

WHAT:

Thousands of Red River Valley residents—many America’s “working poor”—receive some $1 million in goods and services in a single day through lasting solutions to real need such as 40,000 pounds of groceries, medial screenings, kids zone activities, haircuts, portraits, community services, prayer time and connection with local churches, with free lunch and more.

This community event is one of dozens of stops along a 50-state, $50 million tour of hope and help for the 46 million Americans currently living in poverty—the largest number on record.*

WHEN:

Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:

1600 block of 30th Avenue S., (behind Stop-n-Go). (Map)

Media personnel may access the Vendor/Media/VIP parking area and are asked to check in at the command center tent upon arrival. (Event Parking Pass)

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

•     Profile Memphis-area residents
•     Interview local families benefitting from poverty-free day
•     Speak with national leaders from Convoy of Hope
•     Press kit materials and high-res photos of the national tour available at DeMossNews.com/ConvoyofHope

CONTACT:
Jeff Nene
417.823.8998 / 417.860.2196 mobile
Gregg Thee 218.233.3875
Tim Unsinn 701.282.5910
DeMossNews.com/ConvoyofHope    

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*Associated Press, 2011