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<p class=""><b><font face="Verdana"><span style="line-height:115%">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></font><br></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">April 22,
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<p class=""><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana">For media inquiries, contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana"> Megan Flowers, Communications Director</span> [<span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana">217.337.1500
| </span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana"><a href="mailto:megan@universityymca.org">megan@universityymca.org</a>]</span></p><p class=""></p>
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<p class=""><span style="text-align:center;font-weight:bold;font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana">Volunteers Needed
for Dump & Run:</span><span style="text-align:center"> </span><b style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana">May Collection Days
in Champaign-Urbana</span></b></p><p class="" align="center" style="text-align:center"></p>
<p class=""> <br> CHAMPAIGN, IL– April 22, 2014 – The University YMCA is seeking
Dump & Run volunteers in Champaign-Urbana to help collect, sort and pack up
reusable items from move out and spring cleaning. Volunteers are needed during
Dump & Run’s collection days from May 12-17 and from May 19-23.</p><p class=""><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> For each volunteer, volunteer
orientation will take place at the University YMCA at the beginning of each
volunteer shift. No heavy lifting is required. Volunteer groups are also
encouraged to sign-up. If you would like to join the University YMCA’s Dump
& Run program as a volunteer, call the University YMCA at 217-337-1500, or
visit </span><a href="http://www.universityymca.org/dump_and_run/volunteer/" style="text-indent:0.5in">universityymca.org/dump_and_run/volunteer</a><span style="text-indent:0.5in">.</span></p><p class=""><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> "When you volunteer, you get
first dibs on the things collected (after only 6 hours of volunteering) - and
we get an unbelievable amount of great things donated! So come out and
volunteer for this great cause," said, Alicia Beck.</span></p><p class=""><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> Because of Dump & Run volunteers, six semi-trailers worth of used, but quality goods are kept out of
Champaign-Urbana's dumpsters and landfills each year. This project reduces
litter and consumer waste, saves space in landfills, lowers dumping costs for
certified housing and apartments, provides inexpensive items for folks to purchase
in the fall and acts as a major fundraiser for the University YMCA.</span></p><p class=""><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> The University YMCA is the oldest
non-profit in Champaign County, connecting student leaders to community since
1873. The University YMCA combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century
and a half of experience in developing cause-driven leaders.</span></p><p class=""><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> </span><b style="text-indent:0.5in">Visuals:</b><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> volunteers and Y staff collecting items from donation boxes at University residential halls, unloading and sorting through piles of donated items in the University YMCA's Latzer hall and driving to pick up furniture from community members in Champaign-Urbana.</span></p>
<p class=""><span style="text-indent:0.5in"> </span><b style="text-indent:0.5in">Media Kit: </b><span style="text-indent:0.5in">[ 3 images featuring volunteers and Y staff during Dump & Run May Collection Days]<br>
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<div><br></div>-- <br>Best,<br>Megan Flowers <br><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)">Communications Director<br>University YMCA<br>Office: 217-337-1500<br>Fax: 217-337-1533<br>Email:</span> <a href="mailto:megan@universityymca.org" target="_blank">megan@universityymca.org</a><br>
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