Independence Project Teams With Critical Non-Profit Organizations in Support of America's Communities

Independence Project Teams With Critical Non-Profit Organizations in Support
of America's Communities

Thousands expected to celebrate at Major Events in Washington, DC on November
7th

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Lightfoot Endowment
Foundation announced that several non-profit partners have joined the
Independence Project as a means to deliver essential services to communities
in need. These newly announced partners will receive funds raised by the
Independence Project in order to service said communities.

The Independence Project of 2009 is a fundraising campaign with two signature
events that are at the heart of this project's mission and objectives.
Non-profit organizations chosen to benefit from the Independence Project
include: The DC National Guard's Youth Programs, The Michael Baisden
Foundation, The National Military Family Association, Rebuilding Together,
Inc., and Bob Woodruff Foundation (ReMind.org).

"The Independence Project started as a vision to improve the human condition
by supporting independent communities. That vision is now well on its way to
creating meaningful impact as we work in partnership with this select group of
smart and effective non-profit organizations," said Porsha Jones, Executive
Director of the Lightfoot Endowment Foundation.

The two signature events are: The Stars and Stripes Gala and Independence
Project Family Day. The Stars and Stripes Gala, an annual black-tie event to
be held on November 7, 2009, is an opportunity for sponsors, high-profile
individuals and citizens to thank 2500 veterans by hosting a night of free
entertainment for the soldiers. The exclusive celebration will include: event
headliner Wyclef Jean, additional celebrity appearances, music, dancing, and
an open bar and buffet. Major General Errol R. Schwartz, Commanding General,
Joint Force Headquarters of the DC National Guard, is Honorary Chair of the
gala.

A portion of the proceeds from the gala will fund the Independence Project
Family Day Event, providing free activities to our nation's military, first
responders, homeland security, and their families at the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center in Washington, DC on November 7, 2009. Sean Kingston is the
main entertainment for this event. The remaining proceeds will be donated to
the non-profits and charities designated for Independence Project: DC National
Guard's Youth Programs, The Michael Baisden Foundation, The National Military
Family Association, Rebuilding Together, Inc., and Bob Woodruff Foundation
(ReMind.org).

For more information about the Stars and Stripes Gala and how you can become
involved, please visit the website: www.starsandstripesgala.org

About the Lightfoot Endowment Foundation

The Lightfoot Endowment Foundation (LEF) is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to provide financial support to non-profit organizations and
scholarships to individuals who will advance the human and global condition.
The Lightfoot Endowment Foundation espouses compassion and advancing the human
condition through advocacy and community outreach to provide for the
vulnerable and people in need. The Lightfoot Endowment Foundation promotes
establishing independence with regard to human living conditions as well as
environmental independence for a more sustainable community. To learn more
visit www.lightfootendowmentfoundation.org or contact
info@lightfootendowment.org.

SOURCE Lightfoot Endowment Foundation

Mary Major of Lightfoot Endowment Foundation, +1-202-210-5107