Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles
Hosts Fundraiser for Fire Victims of Southern California on Saturday,
October 27, 2007
October 25, 2007- Los Angles, CA- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka
in Los Angeles announces a special fundraiser this Saturday, October
27th to help provide much needed financial assistance to underserved
communities and lower-income households who have been displaced due
to the fires of Southern California disaster. The money collected will
be donated to the Red Cross.
"Americans resident in Southern California contributed greatly
to Sri Lanka during our tsunami disaster," commented Jaliya Wickramasuriya,
Consul General, "We look forward to returning the favor and doing
whatever we can to assist families in need who have been hurt by these
devastating fires. We encourage all local South Asian communities to
join us in this important humanitarian effort on Saturday, Oct. 27th
"
Who:
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles
What:
Special fundraising event to assist families from underserved communities
in Southern California who have been displaced due to the fires.
Where:
Office of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka, 3250, Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 1405, Los Angeles, CA 90010
When:
Saturday, October 27, 2007 10AM to 12:00 noon.
Why:
This is a great way to help needy families who are suffering as a result
of the fires when they most need assistance. Also, it is a meaningful
way for the local Sri Lankan expatriate community to express our gratitude
to Americans in Southern California who helped us during the tsunami.
Note: All checks should be drawn in favor of the "Consulate General
of Sri Lanka" note at the bottom of the check (for fire victims
of Southern California Oct. ' 07)
If you require any further details please contact Marina/Firoza or any
other officer at the Consulate on the following telephone numbers:-
Consulate contact numbers: (213) 387 0210, 0211, 0213 or 0214
http://www.srilankaconsulatela.com/
Press contact:
John Forrester (323) 702-3684 john@johnforrester.com
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