r their first Capacity Building Campaign. Held in partnership with First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, the after work reception runs between 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Chapel Lounge off 100th Avenue NE and NE 17th Street, just north of Bellevue Square.
Bellevue, WA August 24, 2006 -- Acres of Diamonds (www.acresofdiamonds.org) , a ground-breaking ministry for homeless women and children,
announces an informational reception on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 for their first Capacity Building Campaign. Held in partnership with First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, the after
work reception runs between 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Chapel Lounge off 100th Avenue NE and NE 17th Street, just north of Bellevue Square.
Laura Wandoishima, Executive Director of Acres of Diamonds, asks, 's8220;Do you mine Let's8217;s dig out more of these rooms for our sparkling diamonds in your own back yard.All your
prayers and gifts are greatly appreciated.'s8221;
The first Capacity Building Campaign for Acres of Diamonds, a non-denominational Christian transitional home, spans twelve months and sets a goal of $500,000 for all contributions to
expand the number of Phase II apartments from four units to seven fully furnished apartments.
's8220;Acres of Diamonds is thrilled to be hosting our first Capacity Building Campaign reception in cooperation with First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue!'s8221; says Ms. Renee
Stegemoller, AOD Board member and chairperson of the reception event. 's8220;Everyone living and working in Greater Bellevue should swing by the informational reception on Wednesday
afternoon to learn how they can participate in expanding our Phase II apartments for homeless women and their children.'s8221;
About Acres of Diamonds
Located in Duvall, WA, Acres of Diamonds (AOD) a faith-based 501c(3) organization, provides a transitional Christian home helping homeless women and their children get off the street and
back on their feet. Our organization offers a successful and broad continuum of care to troubled single women and their children. AOD's8217;s program positively impacts the lives of these
women who are diamonds in our own backyard.'s8221;