Convoy of Hope Arrives in Leesburg with $1 Million in Food, Giveaways and Services
Leesburg, Virginia (PRWEB) October 17, 2013 -- Convoy of Hope will stop in Leesburg, Va., on Saturday, October 19, at the Shenandoah Building to provide a day of free food, goods and services. The community celebration is one of dozens Convoy of Hope is hosting in 2013 throughout the United States. Already, more than 96,000 guests of honor have attended the $50-million tour of hope.
WHAT: A free Leesburg community event offering $1 million in free goods and services including more than 60,000 pounds of groceries, haircuts, dental check-ups, health services, job and career services, kids carnival and more.
While Supplies Last - All are Welcome - No I.D. Required
WHY: Provides an opportunity for more than 1000 local community volunteers to share hope and tangible help with thousands of anticipated neighbors in a spirit of honor and dignity.
WHO: The community of Leesburg, Va., numerous local business, organizations, churches and Convoy of Hope.
WHEN: Saturday, October 19 — Gates open at 10 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
WHERE: Shenandoah Building
102 Heritage Way NE
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
-Highlight local residents serving their community
-Interview local families participating in the event
-Speak with national leaders from Convoy of Hope
Learn more about the outreach by visiting http://leesburg.convoyofhope.org/ or contact outreach coordinators at 703-777-5662.
Convoy of Hope, a faith-based organization founded in 1994, has a driving passion to feed the world through community outreaches, children’s feeding initiatives, disaster response and partner resourcing. Convoy of Hope has a long history as a first responder in times of natural disasters and has been a Four Star Charity as recognized by Charity Navigator for nine consecutive years. For more information on Convoy of Hope please visit http://www.convoyofhope.org.
Molly Erickson, Convoy of Hope, http://www.convoyofhope.org, +1 417-300-5432, [email protected]
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