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Neighborhood House Receives $12,937 Grant from the UPS Foundation

August 26, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Abby Branstein
    Neighborhood House
PHONE: 502-774-2322 ext. 226
EMAIL: abranstein@nhky.org

Neighborhood House received a $12,937 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant will be used for the Cheers for Careers program at Neighborhood House.

The Cheers for Careers program provides a unique opportunity for middle and high school teens to participate in job skills training. Cheers for Careers takes teenagers residing in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville through a structured process of experiential learning, which enables them to obtain and sustain employment and provide service to others in the community.

Pam Rice, Executive Director of Neighborhood House, is truly excited about a partnership with UPS for our at-risk teens. “We are ‘Brown Fans’ at Neighborhood House. UPS has provided fabulous volunteer support to us,” says Rice. “Now, thanks to this grant, we can improve our capacity to serve the at-risk youth of Portland and provide opportunities that can literally change the direction of a teenager’s life.”

Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, GA, The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic & global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.

In 2007, The UPS Foundation distributed $46.4 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as the Neighborhood House Cheers for Careers program and provide support for building stronger communities.

“UPS has a long-standing commitment to making communities all over the world better by supporting organizations and engaging over 400,000 employees in community service worldwide,” said Lisa Hamilton, president of The UPS Foundation. “Together with nonprofit partners such as Neighborhood House, we work to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need.”

About Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House, established in 1896, is a community-based organization providing programs and services which enhance the quality of life for individuals of all ages in the Portland area. Our programs focus on educational enhancement, civic responsibility, cultural enrichment, health promotion, social skills development, and employment opportunity and training.