Press Release - August 7, 2007
Contact: Julie Tollefson
info@rivercityreadingfestival.org
785.979.9306
Altrusa International Foundation, Inc., Grants Program
Altrusa International, Inc. of Lawrence, Kan., has received a grant from the Altrusa International Foundation to support the first-ever River City Reading Festival, which will be October 14 in Lawrence, Kan.
The River City Reading Festival, a daylong celebration of reading, will bring together dozens of authors and performers, most of whom have strong connections to Kansas. Keynote speaker will be Jim Lehrer, native of Wichita, Kan., and host and executive editor of The NewsHour on PBS. Children's events and activities, including special appearances by storybook characters, are planned throughout the festival. Book signings, readings, performances, and workshops for all ages will round out the festival lineup.
The festival's web site, www.RiverCityReadingFestival.org, provides complete up-to-date plans for the event. Underwriting sponsor is Altrusa International, Inc., of Lawrence. Other River City Reading Festival sponsors include Hortense Oldfather, Capitol Federal Savings Bank, and The World Company.
Grants of $250 to $1,000 from the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc., are available through sponsoring Altrusa Clubs. The Foundation offers the grants to improve economic well-being and quality of life through its commitment to community services and literacy.
Established as a charitable corporation in 1962, the Foundation is committed to the service goals and objectives of Altrusa International, Inc. Its sole purpose is to be an avenue through which Altrusans can assist Altrusa Clubs and other worthy organizations, throughout the world, to carry out their programs of community service and assistance to individuals in need. Funding is provided by voluntary contributions from members, Altrusa Clubs, and the general public.