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[COMMUNITY] Gives Thanks to Volunteers in the America’s Best Communities Competition

America’s Best Communities, sponsored by Frontier, DISH, CoBank and The Weather Channel, aims to revitalize small towns and rural communities across the country

INSERT COMMUNITY, STATE, NOVEMBER XX, 2016 – This Thanksgiving season, [COMMUNITY LEADER OR ORGANIZATION] is honoring volunteers who have advanced [COMMUNITY] in the America’s Best Communities competition. Volunteers are celebrated [ON/IN SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, ETC.] and demonstrate how their time, talent and services make [COMMUNITY] a better place to live, work and play.

“Volunteers are the backbone of our [COMMUNITY],” said [REPRESENTATIVE]. “Without our volunteers, we would not be one of the eight Finalists in the America’s Best Communities competition. Our volunteer base has grown by [X AMOUNT OR %] since the competition began in April 2014.”

On [DATE] at [LOCATION], XXX volunteers came together for the [EVENT OR PROJECT] to [MISSION]. Volunteers made the [EVENT OR PROJECT] a success by [ACTIVITIES] which led to [OUTCOMES].

“It was a blast,” said [VOLUNTEER]. “This year, we were able to [HIGHLIGHT A SPECIAL MOMENT, LEARNING or RESULT]. In moments like these, I am reminded of how collaboration activates community spirit and how we—individually and collectively—can really make an impact.”

The America’s Best Communities team is inviting residents to join the volunteer movement as [COMMUNITY] prepares for the Grand Prize Winners selection in April 2017. [INSERT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH SIGN UP DETAILS AND CONTACT INFORMATION]

About America’s Best Communities

America’s Best Communities is a multi-stage, three-year competition that is providing $4 million in seed money and other support to assist communitiesas they develop new economic growth strategies. The top three communities — those with the most innovative proposals being effectively implemented — will share a total of $6 million in grand prize money. The winning community will be awarded $3 million, with $2 million for second place and $1 million for third. To learn more, visit americasbestcommunities.com.

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