CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX):
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What:
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As part of an ongoing partnership between CSX and National Safe
Place, employees from CSX and City Year will volunteer time on
Saturday, March 24 to give a facelift to the headquarters of
National Safe Place in Louisville, Ky. In a whirlwind four-hour
makeover, more than 100 volunteers will pitch in to:
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- Paint the National Safe Place building exterior
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- Renovate the basketball court
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- Build an outdoor classroom
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- Paint a larger-than-life mural in the gym
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- Plant trees and beautify the grounds
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For information on other CSX-sponsored community events, visit beyondourrails.org.
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Who:
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CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the nation’s
leading transportation companies, connecting customers to ports,
distribution centers and markets across the eastern United States.
Through grass-roots volunteerism and focused corporate giving, CSX
is committed to supporting the communities where it operates. City
Year’s mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic
leadership and social entrepreneurship. It is through service that
we can demonstrate the power and idealism of young people, engage
citizens to benefit the common good, and develop young leaders of
the next generation.
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When:
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8:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
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Where:
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National Safe Place at 2411 Bowman Avenue
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Why:
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The National Safe Place of Louisville is an affiliate of the YMCA of
Greater Louisville and part of a national youth outreach program
that educates thousands of young people every year about the dangers
of running away or trying to resolve difficult, threatening
situations on their own. This easily replicated initiative involves
the whole community in an effort to provide safe havens and
resources for youth in crisis.
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How:
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Since 2007, CSX has been a sponsor of National Safe Place. In
addition to the upcoming service day in Louisville, CSX has provided
grants, and employees have provided donations and volunteer support
to multiple chapters. The Louisville event takes place as part of
the annual National Safe Place Week, recognizing the thousands of
businesses, schools, fire departments, law enforcement and
volunteers who work hard to keep communities safer for young people.
This year National Safe Place will launch TXT 4 HELP Interactive, a
24-hour text-for-support service that allows youth in crisis to
communicate directly with a mental health professional.
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Source: CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation
Eric Hartsock, 443-858-4337
ehartsock@exit10.com