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Atlanta, GA – Award winning musician and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, actress Keisha Knight Pulliam, and his foundation, remembers the importance of giving back and extending a helping hand to those that are less fortunate. In what has become a tradition, this weekend The Ludacris Foundation will be distributing Thanksgiving turkeys, greens, and sweet potatoes — to residents of metro Atlanta. On Sunday, November 20, 2011, The Ludacris Foundation along with help provided from its sponsor Sam’s Club will distribute the holiday food boxes to over 500 underserved families. The Thanksgiving turkey giveaway is a part of the Foundation's LudaCares Initiative. The LudaCares Initiative is dedicated to supporting kids and families in need during the holiday season. “This is the foundation’s tenth year giving away turkeys and distributing food boxes for Thanksgiving. This year more people are in need than any other year that we have distributed food because of the failing economy and the tough job market” said Ludacris. This event is by invitation and not open to the public. Recipient families have been pre-selected by partnering community-based organizations. The distribution will take place this Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Harland Boys & Girls Club located on 434 Peeples Street Atlanta, GA 30310. “Right now people are having a hard time keeping the lights on and putting food on the table. We want to do something to help families have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day – It’s a great feeling to sit with your love ones and share the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. If we add to their blessings in a small way then we have accomplished our goal” stated Roberta Shields, President of The Ludacris Foundation. If you want to join our effort to help and revitalize our communities please send contributions to: The Ludacris Foundation 3645 Marketplace Blvd Suite 100-130, East Point, GA 30344 payable to the Ludacris Foundation or via Pay Pal set up on our website http://www.theludacrisfoundation.org. Media can direct questions/inquiries to Barry Florence, BDC World Public Relations at 202-365-5401. Photos can be serviced to publications for coverage pieces. |
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Ludacris GivesThanks By Giving Back To Others
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Main Street needs as much help as Wall Street says the rapper and philanthropist.