Contact:
Fred Whiting
Points of Light Foundation
(202) 729-8177
fwhiting@pointsoflight.org

“We Are Family 2007” CD Now in Stores
Project to help hurricane victims and families

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2007) — The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network and Grammy Award-winning producer Rodney Jerkins have produced an all-star remake of the 1970s hit, “We Are Family”. It is now available from many retailers and online music providers, Amazon music, Target, Walmart, iTunes and others.

“We Are Family” is the title song on a 10-track CD featuring previously unreleased recordings from some of today’s top artists, including Ciara, Chris Brown, Patti LaBelle, Ray J, Brian McKnight, Sister Sledge, Mary Mary, Belle Winans, Lyfe Jennings, George Clinton, Christina Milan and Atiba.

Included with every CD is a “Behind the Scenes” making of the CD featuring interviews with many of the artists and an epilogue narrated by Alfre Woodard. The CD/DVD package is available for $20. Proceeds from the sale will support disaster relief and family strengthening programs of the Foundation and its partners.

“‘We Are Family’ is a response to a pressing need,” says Foundation President & CEO Robert Goodwin. “Thousands of people in virtually every American community continue to require services ranging from counseling and job placement for adults to tutoring and mentoring of children. ”

“In the longer term, the project is also intended to kick off a year-long effort focused on strengthening families and communities through volunteer service. Americans must understand that there are opportunities to lend a hand in every community. ”

The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network supports the vital work of millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities nationwide. For more information on the “We Are Family” project, go to www.WeAreFamily2007.com. There you can find more information about the remake of the Sister Sledge hit as well as other tracks on the CD and how you can get involved in this hurricane relief project.

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