April 6, 2009

Please Help the Earthquake Victims in Abruzzo

CONTACT: Joe Carella
Joseph J. Carella Associates Inc.
Public Relations—212-262-8800 ext 303

ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

NEW YORK, April 6—The Italian American Museum announced today that it will begin accepting monetary donations to assist the victims of the earthquake in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Checks should be made out to “IAM EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND 2009.” Checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Museum, located at 155 Mulberry St., New York, NY 10013. The Museum is on the corner of Mulberry and Grand Sts. in Little Italy. Donations can also be made by credit card by calling the Museum at 212-965-9000. Museum president Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa is requesting monetary donations only. Prospective donors are advised not to bring food, clothing or other items at this time, as there is no mechanism in place for delivery.

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