For Immediate Release: November 16, 2006

CONTACT:
Kerika Fields

arrcfoundation@earthlink.net

A.R.R.C. FOUNDATION, Inc. hosts Third Annual Silent Auction/Fundraiser at Danny Simmons’ Corridor Gallery

The A.R.R.C. Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization developed to provide underprivileged youth with scholarship opportunities, job/internship information, and access to the arts. Inspired by a shared tragedy - the untimely deaths of Ayofemi Richards and Robert E. Conner in July 2001 - we are committed enhancing the lives of all of our youth. Our mantra: "Each one reach one.”

On Saturday, December 16th, 2006 the A.R.R.C. Foundation, Inc. will host its Third Annual Silent Auction/Fundraiser at Danny Simmons’ Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The foundation will be auctioning various products and services in an effort to raise funds for its youth programs and yearly scholarship award, The Ayofemi Richards College Scholarship Essay Contest. Participating vendors include Atria Books, Hylas Publishing, Olivino Wines, The Studio Museum in Harlem, Samanta Shoes, Embora Wellness Studio and various artists including Terrance Jennings, Ernie Pannicolli, Kevin Powell, Jamel Shabazz, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, Delphine Fawandu-Buford, and Tyson Hall.

The foundation is currently seeking additional products/services for the auction. Due to the A.R.R.C. Foundation’s 501 (c) 3 non-profit status, all donations are tax-deductible.

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