Reginald F. Lewis Museum Supports FTP

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture has donated four passes for the silent auction at Feeding the People's Yin-Yang Ball on September 24th.

The largest African American museum on the East Coast, The Lewis brings Maryland to the world through its extensive permanent collection, and the world to Maryland through its educational programs and special exhibitions.

We would like to thank The Reginald F. Lewis Museum for their support. For more information visit: http://www.africanamericanculture.org/

American Visionary Art Museum Supports FTP

The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) has donated four passes and a copy of VISIONS magazine for the silent auction at Feeding the People's Yin-Yang Ball on September 24th.

AVAM is America's official national museum and education center for intuitive, self-taught artistry. We would like to thank AVAM for their support.

For more information about the AVAM visit: http://www.avam.org/

Maryland Science Center Supports Yin-Yang Ball

The Maryland Science Center has donated four admission vouchers for the Yin-Yang Ball silent auction. The Maryland Science Center is located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor. It features three floors of exhibits, a five-story IMAX theater, the Davis Planetarium, and live science demonstrations, all designed to make science fascinating and fun.

We would like to thank the Maryland Science Center for their support. For more information visit:
http://www.mdsci.org/

Feeding the People Supports Food Day

Feeding the People has signed on to support Food Day, which will be October 24—in 2011 and in years to come. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way. We will work with people around the country to create thousands of events in homes, schools, churches, farmers markets, city halls, and state capitals.

Visit the Food Day table at Feeding the People's Yin-Yang Ball.

To learn more about Food Day visit: http://www.foodday.org

Baltimore Ravens Support Yin-Yang Ball

We would like to thank the Baltimore Ravens ACT Foundation for donating merchandise to be auctioned off at Feeding the People's Yin-Yang Ball on September 24, 2011.

The Baltimore Ravens All Community Team Foundation serves as a separate non-profit entity of the team's community outreach efforts. In addition to Ravens appearances and in-kind donations, the foundation provides support to Baltimore area non-profit organizations. Ravens players are also active in the community through individual foundations of their own.

For more information about the Ravens ACT Foundation visit:

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/News/Community/Ravens_ACT_Foundation.aspx

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