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Contact: Jan Fiderio at 603.283.2107

September 2, 2011 for Immediate Release

$1,228 to Help Hurricane Irene Victims

Thank you, neighbors, for helping out after the storm

(Keene, NH) -- With donations from many local businesses, Antioch University New England (AUNE) raised $1,228 at a benefit September 1 to help victims of Hurricane Irene. The money will go to the American Red Cross to assist people in New Hampshire and Vermont who suffered from the storm.

The spirit of generosity and hope in local communities where people come together to help each other touches us all. Please help us thank these generous local businesses by visiting their restaurant or store and by friending them on Facebook:

Ramuntos Pizza (http://ramuntos.com/)
Panera Bread (http://www.panerabread.com/)
Elm City Brewery (http://www.elmcitybrewing.com/)
Cherry Garden Chinese and Japanese Cuisine (http://cherrygardenkeene.com/)
Toadstool Bookshops (http://www.toadbooks.com/)
Elm City Bagels (http://www.elmcitybagels.com/)
Dunkin Donuts (http://www.dunkindonuts.com/)
Harlow Farm (http://www.harlowfarm.com/)
Your Kitchen Store (http://yourkitchenstore.com/)
Nan's Italian Deli (http://www.facebook.com/NansDeli)
Pizza Pi (http://pizzapiekeene.com/)

Thank you to all the individuals who donated items to our yard sale, bake sale and silent auction. Our thanks also go to those who gave—and continue to give—their time and money to support neighbors devastated by Hurricane Irene.

There are several avenues through which you can help out through the Red Cross. The most direct way is to give money—the Red Cross makes it easy to do that through its website. You can also help out by donating blood or volunteering. Visit the Red Cross website to find out more.

About Antioch University New England (AUNE)
Antioch University New England offers highly respected doctoral, master’s and certificate programs in education, environmental studies, management and psychology. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, this unique institution serves a thousand students each year. Our graduates have gone on to be leaders of positive change, working toward a more just and sustainable society. Founded in 1964, Antioch University New England is the oldest of Antioch University’s graduate campuses. Learn more at: www.antiochne.edu

About Antioch University
Antioch University serves more than 4,000 adult students around the world and across the country, online and at its five campuses in four states. Each campus offers degree programs that meet—and often anticipate—the pressing needs of its region and the wider world. The University is also home to the landmark PhD in Leadership and Change; Antioch Education Abroad, an exceptional opportunity of immersive service and study programs; and WYSO, a leading public radio affiliate and an essential source of global news and opinion.

Antioch University is a nonprofit private 501(c) (3) organization and member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, www.antioch.edu.

Last Updated: 9/3/11