Families Affected by Hurricane Ike Will Have Homes Refurbished by over 120 ARAMARK Volunteers

Neighborhood Centers Inc. Receives Increased Commitment Through ARAMARK Building
Community
HOUSTON--(Business Wire)--
Neighborhood Centers Inc. (NCI) announced that five families in its Stay
Connected program will receive much-needed refurbishments to their homes after
damage from Hurricane Ike.

The project is part of NCI`s ongoing partnership with ARAMARK, a global leader
in professional services, through ARAMARK Building Community, the company`s
commitment to strengthen and improve community centers across the country. This
long-term relationship, now in its third year, supports community centers and
programs across Houston.

On Thurs., Nov. 19, more than 120 ARAMARK employees in the greater Houston
region will participate in a volunteer day of service, revitalizing the homes of
five families in the Sunnyside/Southpark area of Houston. Volunteers will
enhance the exterior of the homes by repairing sheet rock, removing debris,
painting mural benches, landscaping and painting, in addition to interior work,
including hanging doors and other restorative projects. One of the homes will be
prepared for complete remodeling.

ARAMARK employees will also conduct a drive for household wares and
non-perishable food items, such as towels, blankets and Thanksgiving meal boxes,
for the families.

"Most people have moved on and forgotten about the lives that were disrupted and
the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike more than a year ago," said Angela
Blanchard, president and CEO of Neighborhood Centers Inc. "ARAMARK has not
forgotten and is working to help families move toward recovery by repairing
their homes. As our partnership has evolved over the last three years, ARAMARK
has helped us fill critical needs in our community and we are grateful for the
company`s vision and strong support."

Neighborhood Centers` Stay Connected program, created to provide case management
and relief efforts for people who have been affected by natural disasters, is an
important asset to the city. Originally developed following Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita, the program has grown to be a central relief program for those
affected by Hurricane Ike as well. In 2008, the program served more than 5,500
households affected by Hurricane Ike. The Stay Connected program was expanded
earlier this year through a grant from the Texas Health and Human Services
funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security`s Federal Emergency
Management Agency.

"ARAMARK has made a significant commitment to helping the community centers that
are a part of the Neighborhood Centers family, but this project really takes our
partnership to the next level. It allows our volunteers to experience how their
help will directly benefit these families," said Marc Bruno, president, ARAMARK
Sports, Entertainment & Conventions and local ARAMARK Building Community
executivesponsor. "Our ongoing partnership with NCI allows our employees to use
their diverse expertise in nutrition, workforce readiness and basic human
services outside of their daily jobs to make a considerable difference for
Houston families where it`s needed most."

Together, NCI and ARAMARK have developed several initiatives to support
Houston`s communities. Their efforts include enhancing NCI community centers;
co-hosting youth career fairs to help prepare young people for jobs; and
offering community health and wellness fairs to promote healthy lifestyle
choices. In 2010, the partners are looking to further expand their efforts with
new job training and placement opportunities, and micro-commerce support for
small business for NCI`s newest neighborhood center - Baker-Ripley in the
Gulfton area.

About Neighborhood Centers Inc.

Neighborhood Centers Inc. is Houston`s largest human services organization,
bringing resources, education and connection to more than 236,000 people
throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region each year. Our 59 service locations offer
comprehensive, community-based programs for people at every stage of life - from
infants to seniors. We work with residents of underserved communities to help
them discover the strengths and skills necessary to become productive,
prosperous and self-sufficient. Founded in 1907 by the grandmother of former
U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III, Neighborhood Centers Inc. combines
passion, commitment and an entrepreneurial philosophy to make the Human Dream a
reality for all who are willing to work for it. Neighborhood Centers Inc. is a
United Way Agency. For more information, visit www.neighborhood-centers.org.

About ARAMARK Building Community

ARAMARK Building Community enriches the lives of families in need by supporting
local community centers to help people of all generations learn, earn and
thrive. ARAMARK recognizes the important role community centers play in
addressing the comprehensive needs of individuals and families and is providing
a range of resources including grants, volunteers and in-kind contributions.
Through ARAMARK Building Community, volunteers will use their expertise to help
youth and adults develop critical, employable work skills and connect them to
career opportunities; support families with nutrition and wellness education;
provide basic needs such as food and clothing; and help identified partners run
cleaner, safer and more efficient facilities to enhance and strengthen the
Center`s programs on an ongoing basis.

About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food
services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care
institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and
businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "World's Most
Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently
ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its
industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly
address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities
by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and
wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has
approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at
the company's Web site, www.aramark.com, or www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

Neighborhood Centers Inc.
Alicia Alaniz
(713) 669-5323 (office)
(281) 409-8555 (cell)
aalaniz@neighborhood-centers.org
or
Allison & Partners
Emily Donohue
(646) 428-0622 (office)
(805) 260-6401 (cell)
emily@allisonpr.com

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