USA: GWINNETT GAB - G-Braves awad grant to Gwinnett Ballet

Volunteers from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community helped Georgia State University on Sept. 27 during a blood drive to honor 9/11 victims. In their efforts, the volunteers reached a targeted 10,000 pints of blood nationally. The Atlanta chapter contributed more than 1,200 pints toward the national effort.

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By GWINNETT GAB | October 7, 2011

LAWRENCEVILLE -- The Gwinnett Braves announced this week that Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is the recipient of the organization's September 2011 grant.

#The $1,000 grant will help cover dance clothing, shoes and transportation for students of the Shiloh Dance Project as well as the instructor's salary.

#The Shiloh Dance Project has been going on at Shiloh Elementary School for the past five years, offering free dance education year-round for children who would not be able to otherwise afford it.

#"Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is very excited to welcome the Gwinnett Braves as one of our valued community partners," said marketing director Holley Calmes. "I know we will make a difference in the lives of many young fans of both baseball and ballet."LILBURN -- The University of Phoenix has given Lilburn's Imran Aswani a community service award for his "outstanding dedication to aiding community causes."


#The college alumnus led an effort for International Coastal Cleanup Day, was actively involved with Hosea Feed the Hungry and other groups as well.

#Stated University of Phoenix Vice President Michael Hearon: "Imran demonstrates the passion and drive needed to make a difference for the many causes he is engaged with."

#For more information about the University of Phoenix, visit www.phoenix.edu/atlanta.NORCROSS -- Volunteers from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community helped Georgia State University on Sept. 27 during a blood drive to honor 9/11 victims.

#In their efforts, the volunteers reached a targeted 10,000 pints of blood nationally. The Atlanta chapter contributed more than 1,200 pints toward the national effort.

#For more information, visit www.alislam.org.Gwinnett Gab appears in the Thursday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post. To submit an item to Gwinnett Gab, email gab@gwinnettdailypost.com.

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