''Make a Difference'' Career Fair Sponsored by The Employment Guide(R) of Cincinnati; Portion of proceeds to be donated to disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina; On-site collection of essential living supplies planned.

CINCINNATI -- The Employment Guide, Cincinnati Edition, in conjunction with Matthew 25 Ministries, has announced plans for the "Make a Difference" Career Fair to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at the Cintas Center's Schiff Family Conference Center on the campus Xavier University.

Expanding the scope of their traditional career fair activities, The Employment Guide will donate a sizeable portion of the revenue generated at this event to support disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Employment Guide's staff will also collect donations of essential supplies including canned and non-perishable food, bottled water, cleaning products, personal hygiene supplies, clothes, blankets, and other basic living supplies at the fair. These items will then be given to Blue Ash-based Matthew 25 Ministries for redistribution to the victims of the hurricane. Additionally, Hoxworth Blood Center will be on Xavier's campus September 20, hosting a blood drive at the Gallagher Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Patrick Hooper, General Sales Manager of The Employment Guide, Cincinnati Edition, said, "We wanted to do something to help the people devastated by Hurricane Katrina and it seemed an obvious choice to take the public venue of our established Career Fair and turn it into an opportunity for generosity. By sponsoring a booth at the "Make a Difference" Career Fair, attendees will help us contribute money and supplies to the victims of this unprecedented natural disaster. The Employment Guide has committed to donating a generous portion of the proceeds of this event to Matthew 25 Ministries, an organization that will aid in the rebuilding of the communities affected by Katrina. We hope to show that the Tri-State community can make a big difference."

Companies and job seekers alike are encouraged to bring monetary donations and/or contributions of supplies with them to the "Make a Difference" Career Fair. Those who are unable to attend the event may bring donations to the warehouse onsite at The Employment Guide's office location, 10321 South Medallion Drive in Cincinnati. Directions are available by calling 513-796-8400 extension 223.

About The Employment Guide, Cincinnati Edition

The Employment Guide is published to provide the job seeker with up-to-date, detailed information about local & regional job opportunities. The Employment Guide is available free of charge to the public throughout the Cincinnati Tri-State Area, including our green newspaper boxes as well as major grocery and retail stores, employment centers, universities, colleges, training schools & independent businesses. The Employment Guide is a publication of Trader Publishing Company, publishing other titles such as Auto Trader, Automart and For Rent magazine.