For Immediate Release:
Cold Stone Creamery® and CiCi’s Pizza Host Fundraisers for Mental Health
America and PEACE Zone
Evansville, Indiana – October 21, 2013 – PEACE Zone and Mental Health America of
Vanderburgh County are excited to announce they are joining forces for two fundraising
events hosted by Cold Stone Creamery® and CiCi’s Pizza.
The CiCi’s give back fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 9:00
p.m. 10% of their net sales will be donated to Mental Health America and PEACE Zone. Just
mention either organization when you order.
The Cold Stone Creamery ® give back fundraiser will be held on November 8th from 12p.m.
– 11 p.m. 25% of the total sales during this event will be donated directly. You must have a
coupon for the event, which can be printed at http://bit.ly/166cY5x.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 25% of the U.S. population has a
diagnosable mental health condition in a given year. MHA and PEACE Zone help countless
individuals in the area who have mental health issues.
For additional information about PEACE Zone, contact Lori Rivera at
[email protected] or 812.436.4352. For additional information about Mental
Health America, contact Emily Reidford at [email protected] or 812.426.2640.
About PEACE Zone Recovery Center
(Peer Empowerment & Advocacy in the Community of Evansville)
PEACE Zone is a peer-run recovery center (run by individuals in recovery from mental
health issues). Founded in 2012 and open for operation in February, 2013, PEACE Zone has
had over 2,400 visits to the Center since opening.
PEACE Zone offers support to individuals age 18 and older who live with mental health
issues, such as depression and anxiety. Center offerings include recovery and wellness
education, peer support, socialization opportunities, physical wellness activities, and art
expression groups.
About Mental Health America
The mission of Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County is to educate the community
about mental health issues and to promote mental health through awareness, advocacy, and
service. Mental Health America is a respected leader in mental health issues. It is a
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nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for the mentally ill through
education, volunteerism, support services, and advocacy.
PEACE Zone Contact:
Lori Rivera
Program Coordinator
PEACE Zone Recovery Center
410 Mulberry Street
Evansville, IN 47713
812.436.4352
[email protected]
www.peaceevansville.org
Mental Health America Contact:
Emily Reidford
Executive Director
Mental Health America of Vanderburgh
County
410 Mulberry Street
Evansville, IN 47713
812.426.2640
[email protected]
www.mhavanderburgh.org
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