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Neighborhood House Celebrates 5 Successful Years in New Building

June 30, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Abby Branstein
    Neighborhood House
PHONE: 502-774-2322 ext. 226
EMAIL: abranstein@nhky.org

The celebration recognized the contribution of three outstanding volunteers in making the past 5 years a success. Sponsored by: MedLink, Greater Louisville Health Enterprises Network, O’Shea’s, Access Services Group, John Calabrese, Kroger, Louisville Fruit Company, National City and Yum Brands, the event drew a crowd of 200 people on Monday June 30. The guests included such dignitaries as Congressman John Yarmuth, Senator David Karem, Regina Warren, Cheri Bryant-Hamilton, and Kelly Downard among others.

During the celebration the first ever Volunteer Award was given to Jane Parker and Peter Creech. Executive Director Pam Rice said, “We have come so far in the past five years. Our Board of Directors and volunteers have made our success possible.”

In addition to the award, the event recognized the work of Council Member Cheri Bryant-Hamilton in securing funds to pay down the building debt. Stock Yards Bank and Metro United Way also received recognition for their contribution to Neighborhood House.

Rice said she is happy to be able to celebrate Neighborhood House’s contribution to Portland and looks forward to continuing their work of ending the cycle of poverty through educational opportunities at Neighborhood House.

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.