MEDIA ALERT
TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: May 19, 2009
FROM: Sarah Marske, LAA Communications and Public Relations Manager
Ph: (404) 471-1892 Email:
LAA and Home Depot will Celebrate A Day of
Home Renovation Workshops and Family Fun
WHAT: The Latin American Association (LAA) and The Home Depot will host a family day full of fun where families will learn to upgrade their homes in classes such as floor installation, tile installation, gardening, and children’s workshops. The event is free and open to the community.
WHEN: Saturday, June 13th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Classes will begin every 30 minutes.
WHERE: Latin American Association’s Atlanta Outreach Center: 2750 Buford Highway – Atlanta, GA 30319.
WHO: Everyone is welcome. Register by calling 404-248-2201.
CONTACT: Melissa Palacios, 404-638-1815; .
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About The Latin American Association:
The Latin American Association helps Latino families achieve their aspirations for their academic, social and economic development. We accomplish this through direct programs and integrated community partnerships that focus on youth academic achievement, education and prevention, and services to families with urgent needs. The LAA offers employment, immigration and translation services, as well as programs for youth, computer classes, parenting classes, and English and Spanish language classes. Visit www.thelaa.org for more information.