$100,000 Donation From Newman's Own Foundation to Greek Fire Relief Fund
Oct 31, 2007
New York - The Board of Directors of Newman’s Own Foundation recently
voted to make a $100,000 contribution to the Greek Fire Relief Fund of
the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Foundation, which was
established by Paul Newman, has its headquarters in Westport,
Connecticut, and since 1982 has given over $200,000,000 to thousands of
charities worldwide.
“We are greatly surprised but deeply
grateful that Newman’s Own Foundation has chosen to donate these funds
to this worthy relief effort of the Archdiocese,” stated His Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios of America. “It is heartwarming that this renowned
Foundation which supports so many worthy endeavors throughout the world
opted to be a part of the Archdiocese’s efforts to alleviate the
suffering of all those people adversely affected by the catastrophic
fires in Greece. Donations such as this will enable us to assist those
individuals who day-to-day struggle to recover from the devastation
left behind and put their lives back together,” concluded His Eminence.
With this latest donation, the Greek Fire Relief Fund has collected close to $3,500,000.
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