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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2009
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jackie Wright, 415 525 0410
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
Ticket Holders and the Public Are
Encouraged to
Make a Tax-Deductible Tribute in Honor of Garrison Keillor.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You can’t keep a good man down, especially when he has “good” in mind and he’s Garrison Keillor. Keillor was determined to keep his date and to provide a wonderful entertaining evening September 22, 2009 at the Sacramento Convention Center to help Lutheran Social Services of Northern California expand its new homeless assistance program in Sacramento. Although doctors prevailed over Keillor’s zeal and the event was canceled, "An Evening With Garrison Keillor" can still benefit our Homeless Programs with the help of the public.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Garrison as he is on the mend. He has such a strong spirit that he was still willing to join us and had pared down his schedule to help ensure his presence at our fund raiser,” said Barbara Droher Kline, Executive Director, Lutheran Social Services of Northern California. “He was coming to support our new Homeless Prevention Programs, and other homeless services we provide.”
The expectation of seeing Garrison Keillor can still benefit people in need. According to organizers, if the ticket holders and the public were to donate the ticket value ($35-$70) to Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, “An Evening with Garrison Keillor” could still raise funds for the homeless prevention programs. A new program, funded in part by the federal stimulus funds, places a priority on “housing stability.” Whether foreclosure is imminent or whether a family or individual has been in a shelter for a significant period of time, the new homeless prevention program provides resources to help resettle people into housing. Those in need should call 211 in Sacramento to begin the intake process.
“We're celebrating our 125th anniversary and if the people respond by giving tribute to Garrison Keillor by making a tax-deductible donation, it would tremendously help Lutheran Social Services which is committed to showing compassion, promoting justice and ending suffering,” added Droher Kline. “Garrison’s spirits would be lifted to see that he is still making a positive difference.”
Invest in the work of Lutheran Social Services of Northern
California donate online at www.lssnorcal.org
or call 925.825.1060 Ext. 14.
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Contacts
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LUTHERN SOCIAL SERVICES ASKS PEOPLE TO DONATE GARRISON KEILLOR'S
CONCERT TICKET PRICE TO HELP HOMELESS PROGRAM
Although committed to help, Health Concerns Keep Garrison
Keillor From Appearance September 22 in Sacramento.
PSA 1
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California sends its thoughts and prayers to Garrison Keillor as he recuperates from a stroke. Keillor of "Prairie Home Companion Fame" is so committed to the Homeless Services of Lutheran Social Services that he tried to make the September 22 appearance in Sacramento, although doctors advised against it. Find out why Keillor was willing to get off his sick bed to help out. Visit www.lssnorcal.org. "An Evening With Garrison Keillor" can still benefit the Homeless Prevention Programs with your help. Make a tax-deductible donation by contributing the ticket price ($35-$70) to Lutheran Social Services of Northern California. Call 925.825.1060 Ext. 14 or donate on line at www.lssnorcal.org.
PSA 2
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California sends thoughts and prayers to Garrison Keillor, a friend of its Homeless Prevention Program. Keillor slated for a September 22nd appearance in Sacramento was willing to defy doctors and nature in order to keep his commitment. But caution prevailed over zeal and Lutheran Social Services looks forward to working with Keillor in the future."An Evening with Garrison Keillor" can still benefit those in need of homeless prevention services. Ticket holders for are encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation in the amount of the ticket price to Lutheran Social Services of Northern California. Donate in honor of Garrison Keillor with a gift of $35-$70. Call 925.825.1060 Ext. 14 or visit www.lssnorcal.org to donate online and find out more as Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, shows compassion, promotes justice and ends suffering.