TARRYTOWN, N.Y., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans from
coast to coast have cast their votes for three deserving community
centers to receive up to $50,000 in
renovations from "Drops of Good: The Maxwell House Community
Project." With the votes tallied, the winning community centers
are:
- Charlotte: Urban Ministry Center
- Detroit: Center for Urban Youth and Family
Development
- Minneapolis/St. Paul:
American Indian Family
Center
Maxwell House launched the second annual "Drops of Good"
program to bring change to struggling communities by revitalizing
crucial community centers. In partnership with Rebuilding Together,
Maxwell House identified 10 worthy community centers from
across the United States and asked
Americans to vote for their favorite three to receive major
renovations. The seven remaining community centers (located in
Baltimore, Houston, Los
Angeles, Orlando,
Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis) will each be awarded $5,000 grants from Maxwell House to
continue flourishing in their local communities.
Beginning in July, Maxwell House will hit the road in a
specially equipped truck to facilitate the renovations at each of
the winning community centers. Along the way, the Maxwell
House crew will deliver surprise "Drops of Good" grants to 10
additional worthy non-profit organizations, helping them continue
making a difference in their neighborhoods.
"We're thrilled that so many Americans rallied behind these
neighborhoods in need and voted for their favorite community
center," said Corey Provine,
Maxwell House Senior Brand Manager. "Maxwell House is
looking forward to hitting the road this summer to continue making
a difference in these communities and work hand in hand with local
volunteers."
To follow the progress of "Drops of Good," track the truck and
find local volunteer opportunities, visit
www.MaxwellHouse.com/Drops-Of-Good.
About Maxwell House
Maxwell House coffee (MaxwellHouse.com) is one
of Kraft Foods' global billion dollar brands. It was founded
in 1892 by Joel Owsley Cheek, whose
superior blend of top-quality coffee beans was first served at the
Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville,
TN. According to legend, the brand's well-known slogan,
"Good to the Last Drop," was coined by President Theodore Roosevelt when he was served a cup of
Maxwell House coffee at The Hermitage, former President
Andrew Jackson's home. Today, the
brand offers many varieties of Caffeinated and Decaffeinated Ground
Coffee, Flavored Coffee, Instant Coffee, Maxwell House
International and TASSIMO T DISCs.
About Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) is a global snacks powerhouse
with an unrivaled portfolio of brands people love. Proudly
marketing delicious biscuits, confectionery, beverages, cheese,
grocery products and convenient meals in approximately 170
countries, Kraft Foods had 2011 revenue of $54.4 billion. Twelve of the company's iconic
brands – Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU,
Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oreo,
Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Tang and
Trident – generate revenue of more than $1 billion annually. On Aug. 4, 2011, Kraft Foods announced plans to
divide and create two independent public companies: a high-growth
global snacks business and a high-margin North American grocery
business. The transaction is expected to be completed before the
end of 2012. A leader in innovation, marketing, health &
wellness and sustainability, Kraft Foods is a member of the Dow
Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor's 500, Dow Jones
Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index. Visit
www.kraftfoodscompany.com and
www.facebook.com/kraftfoodscorporate.
About Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is the nation's leading nonprofit
dedicated to safe, healthy homes and communities by providing
extensive rehabilitation and modification services to those in need
at no cost to those served. With the help of everyday citizen
volunteers, skilled trades people, the support of local business
and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in
America's largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably
better for thousands of low-income homeowners and the communities
in which they live by completing 10,000 projects per year.
Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to, energy efficiency,
veteran's housing, aging in place and gulf coast reconstruction.
For more information, visit www.RebuildingTogether.org. You can
also follow Rebuilding Together on Twitter @rebldgtogthr or become
a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/RebuildingTogether. Media
Contact: BCarter@rebuildingtogether.org (202) 518-3500.
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