How you can donate to Cornerstone Schools

Here's a really unique way to support the future of education in Detroit and give back this holiday season.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cornerstone Schools Offers Fox Theatre Patrons

Unique Opportunity to Support Education in Detroit

Irving Berlin's White Christmas ticket holders can provide

needed scholarships this holiday season.

DETROIT, NOV. 14, 2008 - Cornerstone Schools is proud to announce a special holiday offer taking place at the Fox Theatre to further the school's mission and provide the opportunity to give back and support the organization this holiday season. 

At each performance of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, The Musical from November 19th through December 23rd at the Fox Theatre, theater goers will have the opportunity to learn more about the school and ultimately make a difference in the lives of these students by making a donation to the school's scholarship program.

"It is our hope that once theater goers learn more about Cornerstone and our mission of providing excellent education in Detroit, they will find it in their hearts to support our students and give back this holiday season," says Hope Redmond, Vice President of Development.

Five booths will be located throughout the Fox Theatre for people to learn more about Cornerstone Schools and have the opportunity to make donations.

 
Donors will receive special gifts, available exclusively at these performances, at three giving levels:

• For a $125 donation, donors receive the Together Collection CD/Book - One of Oprah's favorite gifts! This collection consists of award- winning images and music of the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and more performed by pianist Carl Doy and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.


• For a $50 donation, donors receive a Somerset Amenities Card - An unlimited value! Bearer will receive free valet parking, regular Starbucks coffee/tea, and complimentary water at every visit. Valid through December 31, 2009.


• For a $20 donation, donors receive the Music For Christmas Lovers CD - a collection of Christmas favorites by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

"We are grateful to our friends at The Somerset Collection and Thom Music who have made these wonderful gifts available to those who give to Cornerstone this holiday season," says Redmond.

Donations to Cornerstone Schools may also be made via the school's Web Site www.CornerstoneSchools.org or by calling 1-800-343-0951.

About Cornerstone Schools

Cornerstone Schools are high performing, faith- based independent schools in Detroit. The 501(c) (3) organization opened its doors in August, 1991 with 165 children. Now in its 17^th year, Cornerstone has two middle schools and three elementary schools in Detroit and Redford. Cornerstone touts a 95% high school graduation rate and a model of excellence in urban education for their 1,131 pupil student body. For more information about Cornerstone schools, please visit, www.CornerstoneSchools.org or contact Janice Perzigian at (313) 892-1860 ext. 287.