Six Pinellas County Curves Partnering with Local Food Pantry to Maximize 2011 Participation in Feinstein Foundation Grant
Pinellas County Curves and St Vincent de Paul Society Teaming to Increase Total Donations to St Vincent de Paul Society's Food Bank for 2011.
St Petersburg, FL, April 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Six local Curves (Seminole, Largo, Indian Rocks-Largo, Pinellas Park North, Pinellas Park South and St Petersburg-Boyd Hill) are collecting non-perishable groceries during their Annual Food Drive that began April 4th to be donated to two chapters of the St Vincent de Paul Society, the downtown St Petersburg Chapter and the St Matthew Catholic Church Chapter. In 2010, three Curves (Seminole, Largo and Bardmoor) donated almost 2,700 pounds of food. Because St Vincent de Paul submitted for matching funds under the Feinstein Foundation Grant last year, they received fund-matching credit of $1 per pound of food. With six Curves participating, all involved have high hopes of greatly increasing the total donation to St Vincent de Paul Society in 2011.
The participating Curves are rewarding women who join Curves during their Food Drive by waiving entirely their Joining Fee (Service Fee) if they bring a bag of non-perishable groceries to donate to the Food Drive. This is a great opportunity for women who want to establish a healthy lifestyle to take that next step at Curves, and at the same time help the poor in our community. Of course, many of the contributions come from Curves existing members who refer to their spirit as "Curves Community."
By supporting their local community, these Curves are following in the footsteps of the Curves Founders, Gary and Diane Heavin, who recently appeared on the TV program Secret Millionaire and gave away thousands of dollars to deserving recipients. The Heavins are very philanthropic and encourage Curves franchisees to be active in charitable events in their own communities.
This is the 14th year that the Feinstein Foundation has established this one million dollar grant to challenge other individuals to help feed the poor and the hungry. The more money and food collected during this drive, the higher the percentage of the grant that is provided to each participating group.
"We are delighted that six Curves have chosen to join together this year in an effort to increase the total participation in the Food Drive and the Feinstein Foundation Grant, " said Jan DeMeza, the organizer for St Matthew Catholic Church Chapter of St Vincent de Paul Society. "With greater participation, we will be able to bring in additional funds that would then be used to purchase food cards for our needy clients. The Curves women were generous last year and we are sure that they will come through for us again this year."
All monetary and food donations received by April 30th to either the downtown St Petersburg Chapter or St Matthew's Chapter of St Vincent de Paul Society are eligible for the grant funds.
Anyone wishing to donate food or funds can contact their local Curves for driving directions. Curves Seminole 727-320-9737, Curves Largo E Bay 727-559-7741, Curves Indian Rocks-Largo 727-595-3733, Curves Pinellas Park North 727-561-0425, Curves Pinellas Park South 727-547-4727 and Curves St Petersburg - Boyd Hill 727-865-8508. All donations are gratefully received.
About Curves
Curves is a fitness facility specifically designed for women that works every major muscle group with a complete 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Curves also works to help women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise metabolism with its groundbreaking, scientifically proven method that ends the need for perpetual dieting. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to millions of women globally, many of whom are in the gym for the first time. With thousands of locations worldwide, Curves is the largest fitness franchise. For more information, visit www.curves.com.
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About St Vincent de Paul Society, St Matthew Chapter
The St Matthew Chapter of the St Vincent de Paul Society is able to use 96 percent of their donations directly for client help. The low overhead is due to the fact that they are solely comprised of volunteers who donate their time and gas while doing home visits. After ascertaining true need, St Vincent de Paul Society offers utility, food, and other assistance to their clients. Due to the economy, last year many clients asked for help for the first time in their lives. St Vincent de Paul Society's goal is to supply these families with a helping hand that will hopefully provide a chance to return to financial stability. For more information, leave a message on the Pinellas St Vincent de Paul Society Help Line at 727-398-6618 or contact the downtown office at 727-823-2516.
The participating Curves are rewarding women who join Curves during their Food Drive by waiving entirely their Joining Fee (Service Fee) if they bring a bag of non-perishable groceries to donate to the Food Drive. This is a great opportunity for women who want to establish a healthy lifestyle to take that next step at Curves, and at the same time help the poor in our community. Of course, many of the contributions come from Curves existing members who refer to their spirit as "Curves Community."
By supporting their local community, these Curves are following in the footsteps of the Curves Founders, Gary and Diane Heavin, who recently appeared on the TV program Secret Millionaire and gave away thousands of dollars to deserving recipients. The Heavins are very philanthropic and encourage Curves franchisees to be active in charitable events in their own communities.
This is the 14th year that the Feinstein Foundation has established this one million dollar grant to challenge other individuals to help feed the poor and the hungry. The more money and food collected during this drive, the higher the percentage of the grant that is provided to each participating group.
"We are delighted that six Curves have chosen to join together this year in an effort to increase the total participation in the Food Drive and the Feinstein Foundation Grant, " said Jan DeMeza, the organizer for St Matthew Catholic Church Chapter of St Vincent de Paul Society. "With greater participation, we will be able to bring in additional funds that would then be used to purchase food cards for our needy clients. The Curves women were generous last year and we are sure that they will come through for us again this year."
All monetary and food donations received by April 30th to either the downtown St Petersburg Chapter or St Matthew's Chapter of St Vincent de Paul Society are eligible for the grant funds.
Anyone wishing to donate food or funds can contact their local Curves for driving directions. Curves Seminole 727-320-9737, Curves Largo E Bay 727-559-7741, Curves Indian Rocks-Largo 727-595-3733, Curves Pinellas Park North 727-561-0425, Curves Pinellas Park South 727-547-4727 and Curves St Petersburg - Boyd Hill 727-865-8508. All donations are gratefully received.
About Curves
Curves is a fitness facility specifically designed for women that works every major muscle group with a complete 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Curves also works to help women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise metabolism with its groundbreaking, scientifically proven method that ends the need for perpetual dieting. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to millions of women globally, many of whom are in the gym for the first time. With thousands of locations worldwide, Curves is the largest fitness franchise. For more information, visit www.curves.com.
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About St Vincent de Paul Society, St Matthew Chapter
The St Matthew Chapter of the St Vincent de Paul Society is able to use 96 percent of their donations directly for client help. The low overhead is due to the fact that they are solely comprised of volunteers who donate their time and gas while doing home visits. After ascertaining true need, St Vincent de Paul Society offers utility, food, and other assistance to their clients. Due to the economy, last year many clients asked for help for the first time in their lives. St Vincent de Paul Society's goal is to supply these families with a helping hand that will hopefully provide a chance to return to financial stability. For more information, leave a message on the Pinellas St Vincent de Paul Society Help Line at 727-398-6618 or contact the downtown office at 727-823-2516.
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Curves of Pinellas Park South
Linda and Roger Beaulieu, Owners
727-547-4727
www.curvestampabay.com
Linda and Roger Beaulieu, Owners
727-547-4727
www.curvestampabay.com
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