SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- November 30 -- News Advisory:News Briefing and Announcement of the 1000 Challenge, Volunteer Speed Dating and International Volunteer Fair

Who:
Building Blocks International CEO, Jennifer Anastasoff
Giving Global, Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley
The Millennium Initiative Founder, Beth Browde
Pfizer Inc, Director of Communications,Jeanne Ammermuller and
Global Health Fellow, Katherine Kim plus
Over 100 local business professionals interested in volunteering internationally

What:
NEWS BRIEFING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 1000 CHALLENGE, VOLUNTEER SPEED DATING AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER FAIR

On December 3, 2004 BuildingBlocks International and The Millennium Initiative will announce the 1000 Challenge, calling on leading companies in the Fortune 1000 to commit at least 10 employees for 1000 hours of hands-on experience by 2010. Each employee will work directly with the world’s most vulnerable populations to accomplish the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

When:
December 3, 2004

10:30am-11:00am
Press Briefing (with coffee and continental breakfast)
Each collaborator will provide a brief description of their role and answer questions.
One to one interviews available during the day (upon request).

11:00am-1:00pm
IVD Conference: Keynote Panel - How to Change the world, International Volunteer Fair, AND Volunteer Speed Dating!

Where:
The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco.

(The Commonwealth Club is near parking and public transportation.)

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