(Editor’s note: the following is a press release from The Goldenberg Group.)
Since 1981, Manna on Main Street has been addressing the food needs of individuals and families—including children and seniors—in the North Penn region. Their core programs and services currently include Manna’s Kitchen (inclusive soup kitchen serving 40,000 meals each year), Manna’s Market (choice-model food pantry distributing more than 500,000 lbs. of groceries annually), emergency financial assistance (providing more than $100,000 each year, paid directly to service providers) and the Common Grounds Food Service Training to Employment Program—a free, 12-week, culinary, life and work skills training program.
Water Tower Cinema, a Goldenberg Group company, and Manna on Main Street are teaming up for the movie theater’s Community Giving program for the month of February. Throughout February, 20-percent from all concession sales on Mondays and Tuesdays at the movie theater will be donated to Manna on Main Street to support its ongoing operations and programs.
In addition, Water Tower Cinema will also hold special giving days on Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, allocating 50-percent from all concession sales on all three days to Manna on Main Street. Water Tower Cinema invites the Lansdale, Montgomeryville and surrounding communities to come support Manna on Main.
"Mission-driven social impact organizations like Manna on Main align with The Goldenberg Group's mission to uplift individuals and communities in the neighborhoods where we develop, life and work," said Teri Yago-Ryan, vice president of communications, enterprise and impact for The Goldenberg Group. "Our hope is that our moviegoers will make the choice to come to the theater on these special giving days, enjoy some popcorn, drinks and other concessions which, in turn, will be helping others right here in the community."
“We are honored to be selected as a recipient for the theater's community giving program," said Vince Caperelli, Jr., director of development for Manna on Main Street. “Proceeds from Water Tower Cinema's community giving campaign will go to support our ongoing operations, including our soup kitchen, food pantry and Common Grounds Training Program."
For more information about the Water Tower Cinema Community Giving campaign for Manna on Main Street, go to www.watertowercinema.com and www.mannaonmain.org.
About the Goldenberg Group
Founded in 1985, CEO Ken Goldenberg, a former civil rights and environmental attorney, established The Goldenberg Group, envisioning the opportunity for its real estate development, management and enterprise pursuits to serve as the financial engine to advance its philanthropic mission. Its philanthropic arm, The Goldenberg Foundation, builds and supports community partnerships and on-the-ground charitable activities in the United States, Africa and beyond, creating a more just and equal place for all. The Foundation’s giving priorities include local and international efforts to improve education and educational equity, as well as philanthropic investments in support of the visually impaired, physically challenged, alcohol dependent, and economically underserved populations. In addition to its charitable giving, The Goldenberg Group’s developments have created thousands of jobs, generated considerable tax and sales revenue streams, performed extensive environmental remediation and improved wide-ranging local infrastructures. For more information, visit www.goldenberggroup.com.
About Manna on Main Street
Manna on Main Street is an independent 501(C) (3) organization. Manna on Main Street's mission is to end hunger in the North Penn region by providing food, fulfilling social service and education needs, and conducting community outreach. Through a food pantry and soup kitchen, emergency financial aid, counseling and referrals, and education opportunities, Manna serves those in need with the hope “that everyone might be fed.” For more information, visit www.mannaonmain.org.
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