One of the big screen’s
brightest stars will be in North Texas later this month for an evening of
wonderful food, entertainment and fundraising for Collin County
charities.
Academy Award-nominated actor Jeremy Renner, who has also
wowed audiences with his genuine stunt work as Aaron Cross in this summer’s
blockbuster The Bourne Legacy (Universal), will be on-stage for a
special program of entertainment at “The Allure of the Silver Screen” on
Saturday, September 29, at The Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in
Frisco. The event is being presented by Plano’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Church.
Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
in 2010 for his role in The Hurt Locker (Summit Entertainment).
The Hurt Locker also won nine Academy Awards in 2010, including
Best Picture.
Benefiting from the event’s ticket sales, auction and other
features are several Collin County charities, including: The Assistance
Center of Collin County, The Samaritan Inn, Minnie’s Food Pantry and programs
for patients suffering from AIDS.
“St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has a long history of Outreach to
the larger community. For so many the need is so great and the
Parishioners of Seton have been so generous in answering the call to serve. We
are honored to spotlight our community partners, especially the Assistance
Center of Collin County for the great work they have accomplished in their 35
years of service to our community.”
The Assistance Center of Collin County brings carefully
qualified and prompt short-term assistance to individuals and families in
financial crisis to help them regain self-sufficiency. The ACCC’s
discerning programs, guidance and funds are helping stabilize Collin County
families’ home economies to fight homelessness, hunger and poverty as well
as help protect our entire community from a wave effect of negative
impacts. www.theassistancecenter.org
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive homeless program that
helps willing people gain dignity and independence. www.thesamaritaninn.org
Minnie’s Food Pantry is one of the largest pantries in
Collin County, serving low-income families as long as they meet the TEXCAP
guidelines, regardless of their race, color, or religion. It is a 501 C3
charity that provides healthy, nutritious food and red carpet treatment to
every person they serve in the community. Minnie’s Food Pantry focuses on
reaching beyond its walls to address the issues of food insecurity and poverty.
www.minniesfoodpantry.org
Tanya Sastoque,
Executive Director of The Assistance Center of Collin County, will emcee the
event on September 29.
Actor Jeremy Renner’s grandmother is a member of St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Renner spent many summers in Texas visiting
his grandmother as he was growing up.
“We are thrilled to have Jeremy Renner at our event
for a special appearance and we are so grateful that he would be able
carve out the time to be with us,” said Tony Fleo. “The sacrifice that he has
made just in juggling his schedule so that he can be with us is significant, as
he is in much demand not only in the US, but all over the world.”
“The Allure of the Silver Screen” is open to the
public. Tickets are $100 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.eseton.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllureoftheSilverScreen2012Gala.
About The Assistance Center of Collin County
The
Assistance Center of Collin County brings carefully qualified and prompt
short-term assistance to individuals and families in financial crisis to
help them regain self-sufficiency. Through discerning programs, guidance and
funds, the Center helps stabilize Collin County families’ home economies to
fight homelessness, hunger and poverty as well as help protect our entire
community from a wave effect of negative impacts. www.assistancecenter.org
For more information, contact:
Fran Gallagher
(Assistance Center of Collin County Volunteer and Board
Member)
Praestar Public Relations
214-762-6193
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