Cornerstone Schools Invite You to Be A Tiger For Kids on September 8th

DETROIT, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, September 8th,
Cornerstone Schools and the Detroit Tigers will host the 3rd annual Be A Tiger
For Kids event at Comerica Park. This notable event is a thank you to
thousands across various communities in and around metropolitan Detroit who
have helped to provide an excellent education to 1,131 children who attend
Cornerstone Schools.

Cornerstone Schools encourage those from the community to donate at
CornerstoneSchools.org and help to change a life and create a new city for all
through education excellence. This year more than ever, Cornerstone needs the
help of the community to re-enroll their students this fall. One hundred
percent of the donation goes to the Cornerstone Scholarship fund. Many of the
parents whose children now attend Cornerstone are at or below the poverty line
and have been negatively impacted by the economic conditions in the city. Most
of the parents work two jobs to cover the cost of their child's education. All
parents must pay something towards their's child's tuition regardless of their
financial means. A donation to Cornerstone's Scholarship fund fills the
financial gap.

As a thank you for qualifying donations one will receive entry to the Rock 'n
Roar pre-game party on September 8th, a fun family event with food,
entertainment, games provided and tickets to the 7:05 pm Tigers vs. Oakland
A's ball game. The Cornerstone choir will sing the national anthem and thank
the thousands of supporters on hand sporting bright orange tee shirts. "It is
quite the visual. We are fortunate to have the support of so many from the
various communities in and around Detroit; however, we have yet to reach our
financial goals for the 2008/2009 school year. We need help from the community
to continue with our mission to educate the children of the city. As
individuals there is nothing greater one can do than to change a life and
provide a child with a future," says Clark Durant, CEO, Cornerstone Schools.

Cornerstone Schools are high performing faith based independent schools in
Detroit. Through the support of the community, Cornerstone seeks to achieve
the following: an excellent education for 1,131 children Cornerstone children,
a broad and beloved community of friends to surround these children with
excellent role models and supporters who can help provide scholarship
assistance so our current children can re-enroll this fall, and a sustainable
model that will drive change for excellence in the larger system.

The Be A Tiger For Kids event is sponsored by over 30 corporate sponsors which
include; AT&T, Beaumont Hospitals, Big Boy, Cargill, Cunnington Family
Foundation, Detroit Medical Center, DTE Energy, Fisher & Company, GM, ITC
Holdings Corp., Masco Corporation, Meijer, MTU Detroit Diesel, National City,
National Logistics Management, Park West Galleries, Price Waterhouse Coopers
LLP, William Pulte, Richard Helppie, Shuert Enterprises, Soave Enterprises,
The Broad Foundation, Weldaloy, Yazaki and others.

To donate and receive tickets for the Be A Tiger For Kids event on September
8th, visit CornerstoneSchools.org or call 1-800-343-0950.

Contact: Janice Perzigian of Cornerstone Schools, +1-313-892-1860, ext 287;
or Ron Colangelo of Detroit Tigers, +1-313-471-2024

SOURCE Cornerstone Schools Association

Janice Perzigian of Cornerstone Schools, +1-313-892-1860, ext 287; or Ron
Colangelo of Detroit Tigers, +1-313-471-2024