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BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE CHOSEN BY BOOST MOBILE ROCKCORPS’ “GOT 2 GIVE 2 GET” VOLUNTEER PROJECT FEBRUARY 11, 2007

(Los Angeles, CA) – The Brotherhood Crusade is one of 50 agencies selected by Boost Mobile RockCorps (“BMRC”) for youth volunteer clean-up efforts on Sunday, February 11 at the Brotherhood Crusade, 200 E. Slauson Avenue.

The Brotherhood Crusade was selected for its 40 years of commitment to leadership, education, economic development and health for residents in South Los Angeles. 50 volunteers will spend four hours painting, sweeping, organizing archives and weeding the historic headquarters. “Like RockCorps, we are in the business of social change. We are honored to be chosen by BMRC and grateful that so many young people are just as much invested in our community as we are,” says Brotherhood Crusade President and CEO Charisse Bremond Weaver.

Launched in 2002, RockCorps was created by Stephen Greene, Grady Lee, Toby Garrett, Haley Moffett, Paul Hunter, Noel Eisenberg and Chris Robinson who have 70 years of combined experience working in non-profit, television, music industry, movie production and other arenas. RockCorps is a “bridge between communities in need and the young adults who want to make them better”. Seeking to build upon the volunteerism of RockCorps, Boost Mobile teamed with them in 2005 and formed the “Got 2 Give 2 Get” campaign. Their mutual goal is to motivate young adults to “create immediate, sustainable improvements to communities in need”.

In exchange for four hours of community service, youth volunteers will be rewarded with receive tickets to signature BMRC concerts in their area. In Los Angeles, volunteers will be treated to an A-list musical performance at the Kodak theatre.

BMRC recruits in Atlanta attended nationally televised concerts at the Fox Theatre featuring recording artists Paul Wall, Game, Big Boi, Jermaine Dupri, among others. In New York, volunteers were treated to live performances by T.I, Nelly, Taking Back Sunday and others at Radio City Music Hall.

Founded in 1968, the Brotherhood Crusade supports underserved communities by funding and assisting numerous vital agencies. The Brotherhood Crusade supports families and individuals through ongoing supportive services, economic development, health services and education programs. We also provide special programs in times of crisis. The Brotherhood Crusade created the Brotherhood Business Development and Capital Fund, the African American Unity Center and Mothers In Action, as well as other needed agencies.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Brotherhood Crusade, please send your tax-deductible gift to:
Brotherhood Crusade
200 E. Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca 90011
Tax Id#:95-2543819
www.brotherhoodcrusade.org

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