Genentch Supports Rainbow Fest with $1,500 Sponsorship

Thank you to Genentech for providing a sponsorship of $1,500 for Feeding the People's Rainbow Fest on November 9, 2012.

Genentech's aim as a leading healthcare company is to create, produce and market innovative solutions of high quality for unmet medical needs. Genentech's products and services help to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases, thus enhancing people's health and quality of life. They do this in a responsible and ethical manner and with a commitment to sustainable development respecting the needs of the individual, the society and the environment.

For more information visit: http://www.gene.com

BD Diagnostic Systems Supports FTP

We would like to thank BD Diagnostic Systems for their recent generous grant of $500.

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. BD helps diabetes patients around the world live healthier lives through innovative products and educational services that bring improved efficacy, comfort and convenience to diabetes drug therapy.

For more information visit www.bd.com

Feeding the People Awarded Grant from Novo Nordisk

Feeding the People has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Novo Nordisk Inc., a world leader in diabetes care. The grant will help support Feeding the People’s Yin-Yang Ball, a fundraising event to empower low-income diabetics with meals, education, and support.

“We are very grateful for Novo Nordisk’s support, which will allow us serve additional clients. By providing low-income diabetics with nutritious meals, education, and ongoing support we can help prevent diabetes-related complications and save lives,” said Jennifer Schugam, President, Feeding the People.

Feeding the People’s Yin-Yang Ball will be held on September 24, 2011 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Maryland. Attendees will enjoy live music, dancing, Mexican food, hay rides, a silent auction, a piñata contest, and more. All proceeds will benefit Feeding the People.

For more information about the Yin-Yang Ball and to register visit:
http://feedingthepeople.givezooks.com/events/yin-yang-ball

For more information about Novo Nordisk visit: http://www.novonordisk.com/

Read the full press release at:
http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/548064/ac515eca7f/ARCHIVE

Feeding the People Featured on bmore

Feeding the People founder Jennifer Schugam was featured in a recent bmore article about the University of Maryland's Social Work Community Outreach Services (SWCOS) ...

Jennifer Schugam, who had her placement in 2001-02, is founding executive director of Feeding the People, a grassroots organization providing home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and ongoing support for low-income diabetics in Baltimore. She says that "as a social worker providing in-home mental health services for the chronically mentally ill, I have personally witnessed the devastating effects of diabetes on low-income people. I believe that Feeding the People will save lives."

Schugam also serves as an outreach worker for Main Street Mobile Treatment Associates in Northwest Baltimore and credits the SWCOS experience for her career path.

"My work has grown out of my placement. I got hands-on experience that enabled me to see what the community looks and feels like."

Read the bmore article at:
http://bmoremedia.com/features/universityofmaryland_swcos030111.aspx

SAVE THE DATE: Yin-Yang Ball on 9/24

SAVE THE DATE for Feeding the People's Yin-Yang Ball on September 24, 2011 from 7pm - 11pm at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Maryland. Thank you to Irvine for being an in-kind sponsor! More information coming soon.

Visit http://timpphoto.zenfolio.com/2010goddessgala/ to see photos of last year's Goddess Gala.

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LaDawn Black to Appear at Goddess Gala

LaDawn Black will participate in Feeding the People's Goddess Gala as a celebrity judge for the costume contest. We are very excited to have her as one of our Celebrity Goddesses.

LaDawn Black is a relationship expert, author and radio personality. Black is the host of the number-one radio relationship show, The Love Zone, on Baltimore's 92Q. Her third book and first novel is TEASE: Steamy Short Stories. More information on Black can be found at http://www.ladawnblack.com.