Forwarded on behalf of the Community Solutions Fund, which is raising money, in part, by selling a piece of Wing Young Huie's Lake Street Series. These photos have been in storefronts along Lake Street for the last several weeks. -- Forwarded by David Brauer, List manager, Mpls-issues CELEBRITIES, CORPORATIONS UNITE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND's E-BAY CHARITY AUCTION MINNEAPOLIS (October 29, 2000) What do Sun Country Airlines, photographer Wing Huie Young and author Barbara Kingsolver have in common? They are all contributors to the Community Solutions Fund's Road Less Traveled Auction, which begins today on E-bay. The ten-day auction kicks off the Fund's participation in Give Back Day 2000. The Fund invites the general public to support Give Back Day 2000 by bidding on over 45 items donated by celebrities and corporations. Sun Country Airlines contributed two round trip tickets to any destination in the U.S. and an original manuscript of Barbara Kingsolver's book Animal Dreams. Also up for auction is a special print by nationally-acclaimed photographer Wing Young Huie. Huie's photographs were recently exhibited in store windows along Lake Street in Minneapolis. To start bidding, go to www.solutionsfund.org and click on the e-bay icon. The auction is part of the Community Solution Fund's 2000/2001 giving campaign, a Million for Minnesota. Community Solutions Fund, a collaboration of 42 service agencies, neighborhood groups and advocacy organizations dedicated to meeting community needs and creating lasting, positive change. Founded in 1979, Community Solutions Fund supports social change in the community by raising funds for member organizations through a payroll deduction campaign; by raising awareness of social action issues among current and potential donors; by allowing donors a channel for their dollars, time, energy and skills; and by strengthening the ability of social action groups to collaborate and respond to emerging needs and issues. Community Solutions Fund member organizations promote self-determination, justice and equality. ____________________________ -- Bettina Graupner Development Manager Send a message with your gift Give to Community Solutions Fund http://www.solutionsfund.org Community Solutions Fund 1619 Dayton Ave #323 Saint Paul, MN 55104 (651) 647-0440 (651) 647-0446 Fax
