Bruce Springsteen to Help the Hungry in Eastern Massachusetts; "The Boss" Encourages His Fans to Support The Greater Boston Food Bank.Business & Entertainment Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002 WHAT: Bruce Springsteen is hoping to help those in need in eastern Massachusetts at his upcoming Boston concert on Friday, October 4. Springsteen has generously donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. two house seat tickets to be auctioned off to benefit The Greater Boston Greater Boston is the area of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts surrounding the city of Boston, Massachusetts. While Metro Boston tends to be the "Inner Core" surrounding the City of Boston, Greater Boston overlaps the North and South Shores, as well as the MetroWest region. Food Bank. He will also talk about the work of this non-profit organization during his concert and encourage his fans to support The Food Bank by giving monetary donations during the concert. Staff from The Greater Boston Food Bank will be at the Fleet Center throughout the show. Springsteen's commitment to social issues runs deep. During his 1999 tour in Boston he dedicated his shows to The Food Bank and helped to raise over $10,000. During the upcoming concert, Springsteen will address the need to support organizations that fight hunger--an especially pressing issue during these difficult economic times. "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. by Bruce Springsteen's generosity Generosity See also Aid, Organizational; Kindness. Abbé Constantin self-sacrificing priest; curé of Longueral. [Fr. Lit.: The Abbé Constantin, Walsh Modern, 105] Amelia takes interest in Paul. [Br. Lit. and commitment to The Greater Boston Food Bank's mission to fighting hunger in our communities," said Catherine D'Amato, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Food Bank. "He and his fans will enable us to distribute even more food to hungry children and families. As an added benefit, Mr. Springsteen's willingness to make a public statement about the need to fight hunger Fight Hunger is a global initiative, based in Rome, Italy [1], calling for the end of child hunger by 2015 [2]. It is organised by the World Food Programme and its partners, and comprises different activities throughout the year. will serve us well long after this innovative fundraising
WHEN: Friday, October 4, 2002 The Fleet Center, Boston, MA. ABOUT THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK The Greater Boston Food Bank is a non-profit clearinghouse for donated food, which is distributed to a network of 750 food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters Homeless shelters are temporary residences for homeless people. Usually located in urban neighborhoods, they are similar to emergency shelters. The primary difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need. , daycare centers for children at risk, and other charitable feeding agencies throughout nine counties in eastern Massachusetts. The Greater Boston Food Bank is New England's largest hunger relief organization, annually distributing over 18 million pounds of food, which is the equivalent of almost 14 million meals. For additional information about The Greater Boston Food Bank visit their web site at www.gbfb.org or call 617-427-5200. |
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