Summer of Hope | An Outreach of Sacred Portion

10400 Overland Rd, #298, Boise, ID 83709 / 7104 Bristol Lane Bozeman, MT 59715

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Date: May 22, 2007

Contact: Gena Case, 208.869.1913

Business sponsorships needed to cover travel expenses for orphans coming from the Philippines for the 2007 Summer of Hope program in Boise, Idaho.

July 2007—The Summer of Hope is a unique charity event that both projects a positive image to the international community and meets the pressing needs of children. The program brings older orphans from the Philippines for a 4 week visit to the U.S. where they can meet American families who often end up adopting, mentoring or staying connected with them for life.

In the last four years 57 of these children have found permanent families through this same program in Bozeman, MT and more than 2,000 have found hope through similar national programs.

Without intervention, the older orphans in the Philippines have little hope of a normal adult life. Statistically most end up in a life of poverty and crime. Research has shown that a connected, caring relationship with an adult is the most important factor in preventing a child from leading a life of violence, and helping that child become a productive member of society.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Businesses of any size are invited to help support this program. In addition to expressing goodwill from the United States and helping save children’s lives, business supporters will benefit from publicity and exposure of the summerofhope.org web site and other media channels. Summer of Hope’s current corporate supporters range from small to large businesses and include: Costco, Arbonne International, RisingLine.com, Postal Annex, Roaring Springs, Primerica, High Desert Shirt Co., Wayne Cass Photography, and M.J.’s Backhoe.

How to participate

More information about sponsorship options and benefits are available online at http://summerofhope.org, by calling Gena Case at 208.869.1913 or by calling Doug Case at 208.949.0720.

Organizations may donate and register for corporation sponsorship online at: http://summerofhope.org/corporate-registration.php

The Boise Summer of Hope 2007 is an outreach of The Sacred Portion Children’s Outreach, a 501(c)3 charity based in Bozeman, Montana.

Please Sponsor RisingLine’s Boise’s Hope Walk ‘07 Team

RisingLine is proud to be a sponsor of the first annual Hope Walk ‘07 on Saturday June 2 in Ann Morrison Park.

Please take a moment right now and sponsor RisingLine’s walk team using a credit card or your PayPal account. Any amount is greatly appreciated and all donations are tax deductible.

Be a Champion of Hope for Children Without Families

help change a child’s life

join us in hope walk ‘07

What is the Summer of Hope?

The Summer of Hope program brings older orphans from the Philippines to the U.S. for a fun summer visit. The organization helps these kids meet American families who often end up adopting, mentoring or staying connected to them for life. The Summer of Hope is administered by The Sacred Portion Children’s Outreach, recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

What is the Hope Walk ‘07?

The Hope Walk is a fundraising event to pay for the children’s traveling expenses for their summer visit. Expenses such as background checks, food, clothing and activities while here are covered by the host families as are any adoption expenses that may occur later. Donated funds may also be used temporarily as interest free loans to certain host families to cover immediate adoptions expenses, but these funds are to be repaid and used for bringing more children for summer visits. Funds may also be used to cover travel expenses of required Filipino social workers who travel with the children for accountability and translation purposes.

Who can participate in hope walk ‘07?

All ages are invited to form teams, collect donations and walk in honor of a child who needs a family, or in celebration of a child who has been adopted. Anyone can participate regardless of age or ability—this is a non-competitive event and no registration fee is required.

How can you participate?

1. Become a team leader by starting a walk team.
2. Become a walker and start getting pledges.
3. Support Summer of Hope by pledging or donating.

How do you get started??

Register online or contact Gena Case in Boise at 2008.869.1913 for a walk packet. »Online Walk Registration

Prizes!

Compete with other teams to be the top fundraising team. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams in the following categories: individual, business, youth group and church group.

Unable to attend? You can still help!

Donations can be made securely online or directly to the Summer of Hope program. Mail to:

Boise:

Summer of Hope

c/o Gena Case

10400 Overland Rd #298

Boise, ID 83709.

Please make checks payable to “Summer of Hope.”

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