FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Jack Hardy, APR David Ripp

Communications Manager Executive Director

(360) 835-2196×110 (360) 835-2196×101

jack@portcw.com david@portcw.com

PORT OF CAMAS-WASHOUGAL GATHERS SHOES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN

Washougal, Wash. – (July 14, 2009) – The Port of Camas-Washougal today announced an initiative to supply new shoes for needy families and children at local schools.

In conjunction with the Interfaith Treasure House, a local charity, the Port’s “Shoes for School” program is designed to supply new shoes to needy students at local schools. Creatively decorated containers are located in the

lobby of the Port offices at 24 South ‘A’ Street in Washougal to receive the donations of new shoes.

According to program organizer Jennifer Rilatos from the Port, all sizes of shoes up to a size 10 in men’s are needed for school-age children. The deadline for donations is Thursday, August 27, 2009.

“New shoes are a top priority for most kids starting school each year,” said Port Executive Director David Ripp. “With public support, we can provide needed footwear for many school kids and give them another reason to be excited about a new school year.”

On Friday, August 28, 2009 all of the new shoe donations will be distributed to needy children through Interfaith Treasure House.

The Port of Camas-Washougal encourages the community to get involved with this project”.

“It is the Port’s mission to strengthen and diversify the existing economic and industrial base of the district; enhance employment and recreational opportunities for benefit of the residents of the Port district and surrounding region.” –  Port of CW website

Or is it this now their mission statement?

“The Port‘s mission is to provide economic and recreational benefits to the Camas-Washougal area while increasing the quality of life throughout the region.”

-        News release dated 7/16/09