СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Media Announces 2008 СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives Theme
Foundation targets services for at-risk and disadvantaged front-range youth
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ today announced its 2008 giving theme for the СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives Foundation. СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ employees have elected to direct СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives funds to causes aiding underprivileged and at-risk youth along the front range of Colorado.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives is accepting grant proposals for funding from $1,000 to $150,000 from public charitable organizations focused on helping Colorado's at-risk youth overcome impediments that restrict their opportunities to grow, learn and thrive.
"2007 was the inaugural year for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives and we were honored to assist our community by helping those less fortunate with the critical need of basic healthcare," stated Greg Maffei, President and CEO of СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Media. "We look forward to another year of helping in 2008. This year our employees have elected to fund programs aiding vulnerable and at-risk youth in our community. As one of Colorado's largest companies, we have a duty to support humanitarian causes that aid the less fortunate and set an example of giving back to the community."
Organizations seeking funding may obtain a grant request form at . Proposals should be forwarded to the Foundation via email at СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives@libertymedia.com or by mail at:
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµGives Foundation 12300 СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Boulevard Englewood, CO 80112
Grant proposals for 2008 should be submitted by September 30, 2008, and be related to the 2008 theme.
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Released February 21, 2008