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| Aug 2nd, 2010 |
Loews Lake Las Vegas Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Raise Money for Local Classrooms Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Exclusive Golf Club at SouthShore
For Immediate Release:
Henderson, NV (July 2010) On September 9th Loews Lake Las Vegas will team up with DonorsChoose.org at the exclusive Golf Club at SouthShore for the hotel’s Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit website where public school teachers post needs for funding for specific educational projects for their students, and donors can choose the projects they want to support.
To date, 123,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to secure funding for $49.5 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn. Through www.DonorsChoose.org, individuals from all walks of life have helped 3.1 million students, the majority from low-income areas. The average teacher spends $2,000-$3,000 of his/her own money for classroom needs.
Currently in Nevada there are 305 projects that still need to be funded. To date, Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort has given resources to 12,460 students (roughly $4,000) through contributions on the site.
Loews Hotels’ is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Good Neighbor Policy. The Good Neighbor Policy is the company's formal commitment to our long-standing tradition of understanding our responsibility to the communities where we own and operate hotels. Loews Hotels addresses various issues of social concern and supports charities corporately, and each destination is required to conduct specific activities.
Loews Lake Las Vegas Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised over $21,000 for a non-profit dedicated to preventing homelessness.
As the first hotel partner for DonorsChoose.org, the goal for Loews is to raise awareness of the charity by raising money within the communities in which we do business. Loews has partnered with Donors Choose in order to better serve the educational needs of Nevada students. The event kicks off with an 18-hole, 4-person scramble golf tournament, followed by an awards barbeque and silent auction. Entry into the tournament is $150 per golfer or $650 per foursome, and is limited to the first 144 entrants. Each entry includes green and cart fees, lunch, dinner and gifts provided by Titleist as well as vacation giveaways from other Loews Hotel properties. Major sponsors include Touchstone, ValleyCrest, and SteriTech. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available ranging from hole sponsors and auction donors to the title sponsor.
Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit website where public school teachers post needs for funding for specific educational projects for their students, and donors can choose the projects they want to support.
To date, 123,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to secure funding for $49.5 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn. Through www.DonorsChoose.org, individuals from all walks of life have helped 3.1 million students, the majority from low-income areas. The average teacher spends $2,000-$3,000 of his/her own money for classroom needs.
Currently in Nevada there are 305 projects that still need to be funded. To date, Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort has given resources to 12,460 students (roughly $4,000) through contributions on the site.
Loews Hotels’ is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Good Neighbor Policy. The Good Neighbor Policy is the company's formal commitment to our long-standing tradition of understanding our responsibility to the communities where we own and operate hotels. Loews Hotels addresses various issues of social concern and supports charities corporately, and each destination is required to conduct specific activities.
Loews Lake Las Vegas Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised over $21,000 for a non-profit dedicated to preventing homelessness.
As the first hotel partner for DonorsChoose.org, the goal for Loews is to raise awareness of the charity by raising money within the communities in which we do business. Loews has partnered with Donors Choose in order to better serve the educational needs of Nevada students. The event kicks off with an 18-hole, 4-person scramble golf tournament, followed by an awards barbeque and silent auction. Entry into the tournament is $150 per golfer or $650 per foursome, and is limited to the first 144 entrants. Each entry includes green and cart fees, lunch, dinner and gifts provided by Titleist as well as vacation giveaways from other Loews Hotel properties. Major sponsors include Touchstone, ValleyCrest, and SteriTech. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available ranging from hole sponsors and auction donors to the title sponsor.
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Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit website where public school teachers describe specific educational projects for their students, and donors can choose the projects they want to support. After completing a project, the donor hears back from the classroom they supported in the form of photographs and student thank-you letters.
To date, 123,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to secure funding for $49.5 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn. Through www.DonorsChoose.org, individuals from all walks of life have helped 3.1 million students, the majority from low-income areas.
Situated on 21 acres of lakefront property, Loews Lake Las Vegas is the centerpiece of the 3,600-acre Lake Las Vegas community in Henderson, NV. The hotel’s 493 guest rooms and suites feature sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The hotel has four restaurants, a 9,000-square-foot spa, and a kids club. Recreational diversions include two swimming pools, a sport court and boating activities. For reservations or more information, call 1-877-285-6397 or check www.loewshotels.com/lakelasvegas.
To date, 123,000 public and charter school teachers have used the site to secure funding for $49.5 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn. Through www.DonorsChoose.org, individuals from all walks of life have helped 3.1 million students, the majority from low-income areas.
Situated on 21 acres of lakefront property, Loews Lake Las Vegas is the centerpiece of the 3,600-acre Lake Las Vegas community in Henderson, NV. The hotel’s 493 guest rooms and suites feature sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The hotel has four restaurants, a 9,000-square-foot spa, and a kids club. Recreational diversions include two swimming pools, a sport court and boating activities. For reservations or more information, call 1-877-285-6397 or check www.loewshotels.com/lakelasvegas.
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