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Grantsmanship Reception

NEWS RELEASE

Date:       March 20, 2006

Contact:   Judith A. Rucki, APR

               Phone: (716) 878-2368    Fax: (716) 878-2389

AMERICAN RED CROSS, GRANTMAKERS ASSOCIATION HOSTING RECEPTION ON MARCH 24, 2006

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter, along with the Western New York Grantmakers Association, is co-hosting a reception for everyone who has “graduated” from the Grantsmanship Center workshops. The Red Cross, as well as the Junior League, has hosted the workshops annually over the past 10 years.

The wine and cheese reception will be held on Friday, March 24 at 5 p.m. at Red Cross headquarters located at 786 Delaware Ave. in Buffalo.

According to Mary Eberl, executive director of the Western New York Grantmakers Association, “While the reception is being held to mark the tenth anniversary of the workshops being held at the Red Cross, anyone who has taken the training in the Western New York region is invited to attend. Additionally, anyone who is interested in learning more about the training is also encouraged to attend.”

She added, “This is a wonderful opportunity for grant makers to speak with grant seekers. These ‘meet the funder’ events are very important for both sides.”

Anyone wishing to attend should contact Mary Eberl at (716) 845-0734 or wnyga@verizon.net.

The Western New York Grantmakers Association has been promoting effective philanthropy since 1982.

The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross prepares for, and responds to, community disasters and emergencies and helps people lead safe and healthy lives. The American Red Cross is one of the oldest and largest volunteer driven organizations in the United States and locally depends on the contributions of 1,000 volunteers to provide its emergency service and health education programs.