On September 14, 2008 THE EIGHT, Families On the Frontline, Women in Need Now combined program resources to service over 5,000 individuals and their families with school supplies, baby supplies, clothes and personal hygiene during the 10th Anniversary of KUNA TV Telemondo and 25th Anniversary of La Poderosa 96.7 Celebration and Back To School Event. It was estimated that over 25,000 Coachella Valley residents participated and enjoyed the El Grito Mexican Independance Day Celebration that extended from 11Am-10Pm on a beautiful sunny Sunday .
On behalf of THE EIGHT programs we thank World Vision International for being our Key Sponsor during this event. We would also like to thank United Charities Group, Lanita Tademy of Project BLISS/CAP Riverside, Kim Meltzer of Kidkesty Productions, Brian Conley and Racquel Walton of Electronix Unlimited, Ralph and Charlene Walton of Ralph's BBQ and a special thanks to Mr. Lonny Whittington of Whittington and Associates who graciously sponsored the transportation and our volunteers, Annemarie Campbell who is our Women In Need Now lifeline to the Hispanic and Jewish communities, KUNA for partnering with THE EIGHT and accepting the 8 Community Challenge! And to our stars "the volunteers" we love you and appreciate you for being YOU...
Sincerely
Alicia Hollins
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