ADVISORY/United We Stand for America: A Message of Hope from the Youth of Massachusetts.

News Editors & Education Writers

ADVISORY...for Oct. 1 - Nov.1

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

United We Stand for America:

A Message of Hope from the Youth of Massachusetts 

WHAT: "UNITED WE STAND FOR AMERICA: A Message of Hope from the Youth
    of Massachusetts"(USA) is reaching out to schools across the
    Commonwealth to create a visible sign of hope in response to the
    September 11 tragedies - a "larger than life" American flag
    (65'x125'), made up of approximately 32,000 individual tiles of
    fabric (6"x6") inscribed with students' messages of peace, hope,
    love and support for our country.

    Schools will be mailed USA Kits, which will include tiles and the
    informational materials each school will need to complete their
    part of the giant American flag. This symbol of hope and
    patriotism will first be displayed on Boston Common and then will
    be sent to New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville,
    Pennsylvania as an offering of support and encouragement for our
    fellow Americans.

WHO: A citizens coalition of Massachusetts working men and women have
    come together to develop a campaign that enables our youth to
    express a message of support, encouragement and patriotism for
    their fellow Americans. To date, the following people,
    organizations and companies have donated their services to make
    this effort possible:


The Rendon Group, Inc.       City Year
Tim Kilduff                  IBEW 103
Malden Mills                 Deschamps Printing, Inc.
Teamsters Local 25           Rainbow Productions
A-Type Media Group


WHEN: Tile Distribution: October 1, 2001 - October 19, 2001
      Flag assembly: October 26, 2001 - November 1, 2001