May 20, 2009

Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Host American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Panel Discussion

For Immediate Release
May 20, 2009

Contact
Ricci Graham
(510) 763-0370

Economic Recovery event to assist non-profit and faith-based organizations

Oakland – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) – in cooperation with the East Bay Community Foundation – will host the third in a series of events designed to ensure that communities throughout the 9th Congressional District gain access to funding being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) – or Stimulus Bill.

A panel of 10 will discuss how non-profits and faith-based community organizations can access federal funding on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Laney College Theater, located at 900 Fallon Street, Oakland. A Stimulus guide will be available, and representatives from a number of federal agencies will be on hand to address the many concerns organizations have regarding how to apply and secure this important funding.

Who: Congresswoman Barbara Lee in cooperation with the East Bay Community Foundation
What: To host a panel discussion designed to help non-profits and faith-based organizations access American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – or Stimulus Bill – funding
When:    Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:   The Laney College Theater
900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA.

To RSVP, contact the office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee at 510-763-0370 or e-mail leeARRA.event@mail.house.gov.

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