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Press Release: President Clinton, Top Professional and College Athletes, Celebrity-Activists, and Government Officials to Join More than 1,000 CGI U Students at Service Project to Improve Homeless Trust


Service Project Will Conclude Third Annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting Taking Place at University of Miami

Miami, FL – On the final day of the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative University meeting, more than 1,000 students will join top athletes, celebrities, and government officials to take part in a wide range of community service activities at The Homestead Air Base at the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust’s Homestead complex. This is a community of approximately 500 formerly homeless individuals and families. The complex is comprised of a full-service homeless assistance center which provides on-site health and dental care, a Head Start school program, case management, housing for U.S. veterans, transitional housing and a dog kennel.

Attendees will rehabilitate existing facilities and grounds to help prepare for the Trust’s upcoming expansion, which will include the addition of 145 permanent housing units, an organic nursery, and a farmers’ market. The Homeless Trust’s expanded facility will serve as a cutting-edge national model for homeless assistance, affordable housing, and micro-enterprise.

Who:
  • President Bill Clinton, Founding Chairman, Clinton Global Initiative
  • Carlos Alvarez, Mayor of Miami-Dade County
  • Alonzo Mourning, Founder, Alonzo Mourning Charities and former NBA player
  • Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders cornerback and Founder, Asomugha College Tour for Scholars (ACTS)
  • Miami Dolphins players
  • 100 University of Miami Student-Athletes representing nine sports, including football and basketball
  • Heather Graham, Actress
  • Christina Farmer, Student Body President-elect, University of Miami
Where: Homeless Trust
28500 S.W. 125th Avenue
(at the former Homestead Air Reserve Base)
Miami, FL 33033
When: April 18, 2010
Pre-set: 7 – 8:30 AM (note: all sat trucks must be parked by 8:30)
Program starts: 9:30 AM

***ALL PRESS MUST BE CREDENTIALED BY CGI U ***

To request press credentials for CGI U, please visit www.cgiu.org/2010press. Please note if you have special needs, such as sat truck parking. If you have any problems or questions, please email press@clintonglobalinitiative.org.

All press must be pre-credentialed. If you have not confirmed your attendance at CGI U by 6 PM on April 17th, you will not be able to cover the event.

For on-site logistical questions, please contact: Harvey Greene, 954-579-9499, greeneh@dolphins.nfl.com

Logistical Information:

  • Truck parking: Along SW Arkansas Avenue
  • Media parking: Main lot to left of main building at intersection of Community Partnership Drive and 125th Avenue
  • Media entrance: Service entrance on SW Arkansas Avenue
  • Throw: 75 feet
  • Cable run: 200 feet
  • Mult box and power available on riser
  • Limited wireless capability in one area of main building

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