22 Mar 2010

Regional Flood Risk Management Team Prepares for Possible Spring Flooding

By Bob Anderson
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, March 16, 2010 - The nation's first-ever Regional Flood Risk Management Team (RFRMT) will meet in Cedar Rapids, April 8, to discuss the unusually high spring river levels resulting from one of the wettest falls and winters in the Upper Mississippi River basin's history. The meeting, hosted by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security, is scheduled to be held at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center. A media opportunity is scheduled for 11:35 a.m.

The RFRMT is historic both in purpose and composition. It is now fully chartered with signatory members from five states, including senior flood risk management officials from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. Other members include senior leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Geological Survey, National Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Weather Service. The RFRMT is currently directed by a three-member leadership committee that includes Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh, Commander, Mississippi Valley Division (MVD), Mr. Gary Clark, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Bob Bissell, FEMA Region VII.

The RFRMT's overall purpose is to assist federal, tribal, state and local governmental partners to coordinate, communicate and collaborate on flood risk management initiatives within the Upper Mississippi River basin. The RFRMT is working on ideas to integrate pre-flood mitigation with a long-term strategy to plan and implement pre- and post-flood emergency actions to reduce regional flood risks this coming spring and in the future. The RFRMT framework ensures that important disaster planning and dialog occurs before a flood event. For example, the quarterly meetings allow member states to discuss immediate and long range plans for flood risk reduction within their jurisdictions.

The team's prime goal is to minimize risk to life, property and agriculture, while also protecting natural resources in a reasonable and cost-effective manner. Additional RFRMT goals include implementing flood risk and watershed management programs and activities that complement existing mitigation activities. The team is striving to ensure that flood risk reduction initiatives encompass federal, tribal, state and local programs and authorities in an inclusive or systemic approach.

The RFRMT's goals also include considering both potential structural alternatives and non-structural alternatives in all future planning to reduce flood risks and potential losses region-wide.
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22 Mar 2010

ALDI to close Brady Street store in Davenport April 3; reopens fall 2010

By Katherine Davis

Dwight, Ill. (March 18, 2010) - Beginning April 3, ALDI will close its Brady Street store location in Davenport.  The select assortment discount grocer will reopen with a replacement store in the same location this fall.  ALDI continues to offer Davenport grocery shoppers a smarter alternative at its other Davenport stores, located at 5266 Elmore Ave. and 2825 Rockingham Road.  Known for its premium ALDI select brands, ALDI is able to offer high quality grocery items at unbeatable prices.

"As many loyal Davenport shoppers know, our Brady Street location has been in operation since 1976," said Heather Moore, ALDI Dwight division vice president. "We look forward to giving our customers a new, modern shopping experience.  In the interim, we have two nearby locations that will continue to provide customers with high quality products at unbeatable prices."

Customers can expect to find more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased items sold under its select brands for prices up to 50 percent less than traditional supermarkets.  A model of efficiency, ALDI eliminates overhead costs by offering smart and efficient practices including a cart deposit system where shoppers insert a quarter to release a cart and get the quarter back upon the cart's return.  Other cost-saving practices include a smaller store footprint, open carton displays and encouraging customers to bring their own shopping bags.

ALDI also saves consumers money by keeping stores open during prime shopping times - typically from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

A grocery retailer that has grown without merger or acquisition, ALDI opened 80 new stores across the United States in 2009 and plans to open another 80 U.S. stores in 2010, including 30 new stores in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas.

22 Mar 2010

Braley Small Business Tax Credit Signed Into Law

By Caitlin Legacki

HIRE Act Includes Braley Tax Break to Spur Small Business Job Creation

Washington, DC - President Barack Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act into law today, including language from Congressman Bruce Braley's (D-Iowa) Back to Work Act, which will spur small business job creation by creating a payroll tax cut for small business owners who hire previously unemployed workers. The bill includes Braley's measure to exempt small businesses from paying the employer's share of the social security tax for the rest of 2010 if they hire workers who have been unemployed for more than 60 days prior to employment. Braley attended today's White House signing ceremony for the HIRE Act.

"I'm extremely excited that President Obama signed this important tax credit into law," Braley said. "It goes without saying that America's small businesses are the backbone of our economy. As we continue to develop policies to strengthen our economy and put America's middle class families back to work, small business development will be one of the keys to our success.  This payroll tax cut is win-win, giving small business owners the help they need to create good-paying jobs for unemployed workers."

"This tax cut says to employers: if you hire a worker who's unemployed, you won't have to pay payroll taxes on that worker for the rest of the year," Obama said. "And businesses that move quickly to hire today will get a bigger tax credit than businesses that wait until later this year. This tax cut will be particularly helpful for small business owners. Many of them are on the fence right now about whether to bring on that extra worker or two, or whether to hire anyone at all. This jobs bill should help make their decision that much easier."

Braley's language in the HIRE Act provides small business owners with greater incentives to hire workers for long-term positions, providing $1,000 in additional tax incentives for businesses that retain employees for 52 consecutive weeks. The payroll tax cut provides greater incentive for employers to move quickly to hire new workers because the credit expires at the end of the year.  The sooner employees are hired, the more time small business owners have to benefit from the credit.  

The HIRE Act also includes the following provisions:

    • Tax cuts to spur new investment by small businesses to help them expand and hire more workers
    • Extension of the Highway Trust Fund allowing for tens of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment
    • Provisions -- modeled after the Build America Bonds program - to make it easier for states to borrow for infrastructure projects, such as school construction and energy projects

 

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22 Mar 2010

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Water System Projects to Improve Health and Sanitation In Communities in 20 States

By Tom Vilsack

Recovery Act Funds Safeguard Groundwater, Replace Aging Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the funding of projects in 20 states designed to protect public health by improving water quality and public sanitation services. The projects, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), are expected to provide construction jobs and create infrastructure needed to support community growth.

"Water and wastewater projects are moving forward in rural communities across the country and thanks to the Recovery Act, investments in water and wastewater infrastructure will help deliver safe drinking water and protect the environment throughout rural America," said Vilsack. "Through these projects, we are advancing the Obama Administration's economic recovery goals to rebuild and revitalize the nation's infrastructure. They will create urgently needed jobs when they are built and will support more job creation through rural economic development for years to come."

For example, the town of Norway, Maine, has been selected to receive a $385,000 loan and $1.1 million grant for wastewater system alterations that will improve sewer system efficiency, protect public health and safeguard groundwater quality. The project will replace ageing clay pipes, service lines and manholes. The new waste water system will reduce the waste water discharge from the Norway treatment facility into the Little Androscoggin River.

In Pitt County, N.C., the town of Bethel has been selected to receive a $256,000 loan and a $2.4 million grant to replace an aging water system that is constructed of iron, galvanized steel and asbestos-laden cement pipes. The tap water has a high iron level and is discolored. Pitt County is designated a Persistent Poverty County, with over 22 percent of the town's population below the poverty level. The project will improve water quality and boost water pressure.

The loan and grant funding announced today supports 60 projects and totals $159 million. To date, USDA has announced $2.3 billion in Recovery Act funds for water and environmental projects. The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama one year ago.

The funding announced today is being administered by USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental Program which provides loans and grants to ensure that the necessary investments are made in water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver safe drinking water and protect the environment in rural areas.

Funding of individual recipients is contingent upon their meeting the terms of the loan or grant agreement. Below is a complete list of award recipients, by state:

Alaska

  • Matanuska Susitna Borough: $48,000 loan and $714,500 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Georgia

  • City of Reynolds: $2,025,000 loan and $3,975,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

Illinois

  • Fayette Water Company (Herrick): $1,125,000 loan and $1,124,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Fayette Water Company (Laclede): $1,000,000 loan and $941,500 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • City of Lawrenceville: $6,040,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • City of Roodhouse: $5,470,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Iowa

  • City of Bronson $311,000 loan and $239,600 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Southern Iowa Fixed Based Meters: $1,488,000 loan and $3,433,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Southern Iowa RWA Corning/Creston: $1,971,000 loan and $774,900 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Southern Iowa SW Cass Water System: $1,794,000 loan and $5,373,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • City of Hastings: $493,000 loan and $682,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Service Systems Commission: $373,000 loan and $694,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Regional Utility Service Systems Commission: $419,000 loan and $1,064,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

Kansas

  • Consolidated RWD #5 Atchison Co.: $3,200,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • City of Nortonville: $622,000 loan and $493,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Maine

  • Boothbay Harbor Sewer District: $342,000 loan and $250,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Mars Hill Utility District (Sewer): $70,000 loan and $180,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Mars Hill Utility District (Water): $750,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Norway: $385,000 loan and $1,105,000 grant. The funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

Minnesota

  • City of Pine City: $1,481,000 loan and $439,000 grant. The funding will be used for water system and wastewater system improvements.

Missouri

  • City of Caruthersville: $1,500,000 loan. The funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • City of Essex: $845,000 loan and $833,900 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Pike County PWSD #1: $2,732,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • City of Clarkton: $1,505,000 loan and $1,500,000 grant. The funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • City of Grandin: $364,000 loan and $216,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • New Madrid County PWSD No. 6: $1,066,000 loan and $948,600 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Montana

  • Wolf Creek WSD: $399,000 loan and $1,162,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

New York

  • Village of Angelica: $500,000 loan and $347,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Avon: $212,000 loan and $488,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of LeRoy: $55,000 loan and $140,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Middletown: $475,000 loan and $708,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Oakfield: $420,000 loan and $338,200 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Stafford Water District #5: $404,000 loan and $496,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Village of Granville: $4,700,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

North Carolina

  • Town of Bethel: $256,000 loan and $2,426,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Black Creek: $349,000 loan and $146,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Carteret County: $1,046,000 loan and $1,515,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Morehead City: $4,932,000 loan and $4,869,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Belfast-Patetown Sanitary District: $1,608,000 loan and $1,392,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Eastern Wayne Sanitary District: $2,164,000 loan and $1,811,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District: $3,529,000 loan and $2,971,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Town of Princeton: $333,000 loan and $458,800 grant; the funding will be used for water system and wastewater system improvements.

  • Town of Rose Hill: $1,585,000 loan and $1,736,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Vance County Water District Phase 2A: $2,196,000 loan and $1,622,800 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Vance County Water District Phase 2B: $3,937,000 loan and $1,987,450 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Ohio

  • Adams County Regional Water District: $736,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Pennsylvania

  • Ligonier Township Municipal Authority: $3,171,000 loan and $6,773,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

South Dakota

  • Town of Oldham: $132,000 loan and $221,000 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • City of Hoven: $311,000 loan and $216,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system and wastewater system improvements.

Tennessee

  • City of Dyer: $405,000 loan and $71,000 grant; the funding will be used for water and wastewater system improvements.

  • Hampton Utility District: $695,000 loan and $288,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • North Utility District of Rhea County: $660,000 loan and $420,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Utah

  • Central Utah Water Conservancy District: $5,000,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Sigurd Town: $620,000 loan and $2,266,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Vermont

  • Canaan Fire District No. 2: $491,000 loan and $1,386,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Virginia

  • Washington County Service Authority: $2,755,000 loan; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

  • Wythe County Old School Road Water: $640,000 loan and $426,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

West Virginia

  • City of Keyser: $4,500,000 loan and $3,100,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

Wisconsin

  • City of Kewaunee: $4,904,000 loan and $2,086,500 grant; the funding will be used for wastewater system improvements.

  • Village of Gilman: $550,000 loan and $155,000 grant; the funding will be used for water system improvements.

President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law on Feb. 17, 2009. It is designed to jumpstart the nation's economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

More information about USDA's Recovery Act efforts is available at www.usda.gov/recovery. More information about the Federal government's efforts on the Recovery Act is available at www.recovery.gov.

22 Mar 2010

Celebrate Easter at Christian Center Church

By Pastor David Revelle

Celebrate Easter with us!

8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

We'll serve Communion at both services!

Same great message! Two great services!

Christian Center Church

2103 West Third Street

Davenport, IA

Phone: 563-322-2959
22 Mar 2010

Grassley says "jobs" bill gives tax dollars to Wall Street

By Sen. Charles Grassley

Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the Senate's passage of a $17.6 billion bill described by Democratic sponsors as a "jobs" bill.  The Senate's passage clears the measure for the President.

"I voted against this bill because it gives a healthy share of taxpayer dollars to Wall Street bankers instead of Main Street employers.  The Build America Bonds program got richer on every pass through the House and Senate.  Wall Street loves this program, which ought to be a red flag for taxpayers.  And the Democratic majority was so eager to pass this new spending bill that it violated its own spending guidelines and voted against applying its own budget restrictions to the bill.  For billions of dollars, we should see real bang for the buck in job creation, especially among the small businesses that create 70 percent of all net new jobs.  This bill isn't targeted nearly enough for small businesses."   

22 Mar 2010

Andrew Carter of Bettendorf participates in Northwestern College's Varsity Men's Chorus Northland Tour

By readMedia Newswire

ST.PAUL, MN (03/17/2010)(readMedia)-- Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn. announces that Andrew Carter, son of Tom and Jane Carter of Bettendorf, will be participating in the Varsity Men's Chorus Northland Tour under the direction of Timothy Sawyer, choir conductor. The chorus, 40 strong, presents a concert of rousing fraternal fun, with sacred, folk music and spirituals, and a little surprise thrown in for good measure! In addition, the tour features two guest instrumentalists, Jordan and Colton Cox, brothers from the Northwestern College Orchestra.

Tour dates and locations are as follows:

  • Saturday, April 10 at Bemidji Evangelical Free Church, 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 11 at Laporte Community Baptist Church, 11 a.m.
  • Monday, April 12 in Bemidji and Laporte High Schools (students only)
  • Tuesday, April 20 at Northwestern College in St. Paul, 7:30 p.m

Carter is currently a senior at Northwestern pursuing a degree in Pastoral Ministries. Carter is a 2004 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School.

All concerts are free and open to the public (with the exception of the April 12 date). For more information visit nwc.edu/music or contact the Northwestern College Department of Music at 866-532-8687.

22 Mar 2010

Immanuel Lutheran Church is having an Easter Egg Hunt

By Kathy Youdas

WHO:                  GENERAL PUBLIC

WHAT:                EASTER EGG HUNT

WHEN:                SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2010 10:30 - 11:30 AM

WHERE:             IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH,3834 ROCKINGHAM ROAD,DAVENPORT, IOWA


Immanuel Lutheran Church & Preschool in Davenport, is having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Open to all children ages 10 and under. Along with the Easter Egg hunt, there will be games, face-painting and a Coloring Contest! Bring a basket if you like, or a bag can be provided. In case of weather, event will be held indoors.

This event is free and open to the public.  We hope you are able to join us!  For more information, please contact the church office at 563-324-6431.

22 Mar 2010

Churches United to receive over 25,000 food items from Genesis

By Jo Cohrs

On Friday, March 19th, Genesis Hospital delivered a semi full of food collected by their employees to Churches United of the Quad City Area to benefit their 26 food pantries throughout the QCA's.

All Saints Lutheran Church, 5002 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport is one of the 26 food pantries in Churches United food pantry neighborhood network and they have kindly offered their fellowship hall to receive this food.  Volunteers will then be working the first two days of the next week to sort and distribute this food back into the community where it is needed most.

Genesis employees are in the process of collecting 25,000 - 35,000 food items!    With the present economy and the increased need for food in the area, this food couldn't come at a better time!    Last year, over 4300 MORE people walked through Churches United's neighborhood food pantries providing food for almost 13,000 more people than the year before.

22 Mar 2010

THE PEPSI REFRESH PROJECT AWARDS $1.3 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC'S FAVORITE IDEAS TO REFRESH THE WORLD

By Rick Martin

32 Ideas to Receive Immediate Refresh Grant Funding

For more information, go to: http://pepsico.presslift.com/pepsi-refresh-grant-winners

Purchase, NY (March 22, 2010) - The first Pepsi Refresh Grant recipients - who developed the 32 refreshing ideas voted most likely to move our communities forward - have been awarded $1.3 million from the Pepsi Refresh Project, a ground-breaking initiative designed to fund good ideas, big and small, that help refresh our world.

"The Pepsi Refresh Project was developed with the belief that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, anytime," said Jill Beraud, CMO and president of joint ventures, PepsiCo Beverages Americas.  "The first group of winners proves it's true.  Each of them is a testament to how someone from any walk of life can produce powerful, creative and fun ideas that can make a difference."

From improving the energy efficiency of school buses to promoting financial literacy among high school students, the top 32 vote-getters in six categories (Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods and Education) caught the public's attention by making a compelling case for why they deserved a Pepsi Refresh Grant.  Refresh Grant recipients include :

  • The American Legion of Indianapolis, IN, intends to use a $250,000 Refresh Grant to provide comfort items for U.S. military troops recovering from wounds (Neighborhoods);

  • The Economic Empowerment Initiative of Atlanta, GA, will receive a $50,000 grant to provide financial literacy seminars for high school and college students (Education);

  • The Frank Broulliet Elementary School PTA will use $50,000 to complete a community playground in Puyallup, WA (Neighborhoods);

  • All-Ages Music, a network of music organizations based in Seattle, WA, will receive $50,000 to increase access to all-ages music in underserved areas (Arts & Culture);

  • The Hugs Project of Edmond, OK, will use a $50,000 to send care packages to troops overseas (Food & Shelter);

  • The Belleville Farmer's Market plans to use a $25,000 Refresh Grant to grow fresh produce to help fight childhood obesity in southern Illinois schools (Health);

  • 14-year old Jonny Cohen of Highland Park, IL, will receive $25,000 for GreenShields,  a group he formed with his sister to make school buses more energy efficient (The Planet);

  • Glenmont Elementary School of Delmar, NY, will receive a $25,000 Refresh Grant to build its community through swing dance (Arts & Culture);

  • The Sparkle Effect of Bettendorf, IA, will use a $25,000 Refresh Grant to help high school kids across the country form cheerleading squads made up of special needs students (Neighborhoods); and

  • Because We Are Sisters of Richmond, VA, will receive $5,000 to support seven families in need as they prepare for the arrival of a baby (Food & Shelter).

In January, the Pepsi Refresh Project invited individuals and organizations to submit beneficial, achievable, constructive and "shovel-ready" ideas that would make a positive impact on communities. From February 1 through February 28, Americans voted for their favorite ideas at www.refresheverything.com.

"It's an honor to collaborate with Pepsi and their partners to conceive and execute such an impactful program," said Ben Goldhirsh, CEO and co-founder of GOOD, a lead partner in the Pepsi Refresh Project. "It's very exciting to feel the Pepsi Refresh Project as a new and significant pulse in this shift that is upon us?where individuals, businesses, and non-profits are working together to push toward our potential."

In total, the Pepsi Refresh Project awarded two $250,000, ten $50,000, ten $25,000 and ten $5,000 grants. Other Pepsi Refresh Grant recipients include :

$250,000

  • Teach for America, New York, NY (Education)

$50,000

  • The Foundry for Art Design + Culture, Cohoes, NY (Arts & Culture)

  • Active Minds, Inc., Laurel, MD (Health)

  • Darren Riskedal, Leland, IL (Neighborhoods)

  • Atlas Corps, Washington, DC (Education)

  • ServeNext.org, Washington, DC (Neighborhoods)

  • World Leadership Corps, New York, NY (Education)

$25,000

  • APO Mu Alpha Alumni, Washington, DC (Neighborhoods)

  • STRIVE-New Haven, Inc., New Haven, CT (Education)

  • myImpact.org, Washington, DC (Neighborhoods)

  • New York Needs You, Stamford, CT (Education)

  • Social Studies Department, Springfield Middle School, Toledo, OH (Education)

  • Patrick Nelson, Mankato, MN (Health)

$5,000

  • Military Connections Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA (Food & Shelter)

  • Quad City Animal Welfare Center, East Moline, IL (Neighborhoods)

  • Nancy Nelson, Cherokee, IA (The Planet)

  • The Detroit Area Diaper Bank, Canton, MI (Health)

  • Blake Hammond, 6th grade science teacher, Merrill Middle School, Des Moines, IA (Education)

  • Homespun: Modern Handmade Goods, Indianapolis, IN (Arts & Culture)

  • Sharif Morad, Bike & Build, Charlottesville, VA (Food & Shelter)

  • Crow Elementary School, Arlington, TX  (Education)

  • Easter Seals New Hampshire, Manchester, NH (Food & Shelter)

New Round of Voting Begins April 1

In 2010, the Pepsi Refresh Project will give away more than $20 million to refresh the world, one idea at a time.  Each month, Pepsi will award up to $1.3 million in grants to the ideas with the most votes.  Pepsi will accept up to 1,000 new ideas every month and the public decides who wins. Vote for your favorite ideas now at www.refresheverything.com.

To support the project, Pepsi is partnering with three organizations dedicated to making a positive difference in the world: GOOD, a leading platform for thought and action revolving around pushing the world forward; Global Giving, an online marketplace that connects people who have community and world-changing ideas with people who can support them; and Do Something, the largest non-profit teen charity.

The Pepsi Refresh Project can be found at www.refresheverything.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/refresheverything or on Twitter, @Pepsi or #pepsirefresh.

Pepsi Refresh Project

In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project (www.refresheverything.com) will award more than $20 million in 2010 to move communities forward.  Individuals can apply for grants to benefit a variety of projects and site visitors can vote for the best ideas for funding.  The Pepsi Refresh Project is an evolution of the Refresh Everything initiative Pepsi launched in 2009, which showed the brand as an optimistic catalyst for idea creation, leading to an ever-refreshing world.   Pepsi will fund projects that make a difference in six categories: Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods and Education.

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