06.20.09 - Dallas, Walking 2 Destiny

06.20.09 - Dallas, Walking 2 Destiny

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PRESS CONTACT: John S. Shore
Shore Public Relations
214-738-1516, cell
jshore@shorepr.com

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WHAT: Walking 2 Destiny
An initiative of the Interfaith Service Network of the Memnosyne Foundation and the Church of Living God coordinated by several community organizations.

WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1 p.m. donation to children

WHERE: Church of the Living God, 1718 Overton Rd. Dallas, TX 75216
Event Contact: 214-228-5695

WHY: Walking to Destiny is the first initiative coordinated by the Interfaith Service Network of the Memnosyne Foundation with several diverse religious organizations that include The Church of Living God, Aga Khan Foundation, Lifeway Church, Bahai' Temple and individual volunteers from various faith traditions across Dallas.

VISUALS: A storyteller will tell the significance of Juneteenth, and local entertainers will give free performances. New Nike shoes, t-shirts and backpacks for the children will be presented at 1 p.m.

WHO: Reverend Dr. Todd Collier, Presbyterian minister and Memnosyne director
Mike Ghouse, Memnosyne Board member; Bahai’I Temple; Aga Kahn Foundation/Muslim Community; The Interfaith Coffee House; Lifeway Church, The Church of the Living God; Bishop Dr. Larry McGriff: The Church of the Living God and
Reverend Karen Hollie of Lifeway Church

Walking 2 Destiny serves the growing number of young people in South Dallas that are neglected like many areas of the Metroplex or forgotten due to the challenging social issues that they face: poverty, discrimination, abusive situations, addictions, unstable homes, and academic life. The first program is to provide clothing, food and popular gym shoes so that they can fit in with their peers and empower the youth to make positive changes in his/her life as they become involved on a personal level with others who care.

"Walking 2 Destiny is the first project of the Interfaith Service Network which is made of diverse religious traditions from around the city of Dallas. Any Church, Temple, Mosque, or Synagogue who would like to join our continuing outreach efforts are welcome to be a part of this continuing program!"

Interviews and photographs available.
http://www.interfaithservicenetwork.org/page91.html

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