Harkins Theatres teams with Free Arts of Arizona for annual bow fundraiser
November 25, 2009 · Published By Editor
Free Arts of Arizona Partners with Harkins Theatres to tie Holiday Spirit in a Bow
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Free Arts of Arizona is partnering for the second year with Harkins Theatres this holiday season for its annual holiday bow fundraiser. The unique bows made from authentic movie trailers, can be purchased for $2 at Harkins Theatres throughout the Phoenix area. All the proceeds from the fundraiser go to programs and services for the children served by Free Arts of Arizona.
The holiday bows will be available from Nov. 26 — Dec. 25, while supplies last. There are nearly 4,000 bows available at 19 Harkins locations this year including Tempe Marketplace, San Tan Village, Chandler Fashion and Scottsdale101.
Harkins Holiday bows are extremely popular and anticipated to sell out before the end of the promotion. “We are so grateful be the chosen beneficiary,” says Heath Blumstein, Director of Development for Free Arts of Arizona. “Harkins Theatres has become an invaluable partner for keeping the programs of Free Arts available for the kids that need them most, right here in the Valley.”
The holiday bows were an existing element of Harkins fundraising programs, but since making Free Arts of Arizona the beneficiary; they have seen unrivalled success compared previous years.
Free Arts and Harkins Theatres give special thanks to Arizona Community Foundation, Cox Communications, the Key Club at Central High School, Phoenix Country Day School students and also the Free Arts volunteers and staff for their participation in assembling the bows to be sold this year.
For more information about Free Arts of Arizona and a full list of locations where the holiday bows can be purchased visit: http://freeartsaz.org/index.php/calendar/harkinsbows
Published on behalf of Free Arts of Arizona and Harkins Theatres
Free Arts of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that sparks the creative spirit in abused, homeless and at-risk children and their families to inspire and transform their lives through the power of artistic expression. Volunteer Mentors use the visual arts, music, theater, and dance, literary and culinary arts with children living in over 100 group homes, residential treatment centers and shelters in Maricopa County. Since 1993, Free Arts of Arizona has touched the lives of nearly 60,000 young people, helping them build self-esteem, improve social skills, renew trust and learn to express emotions in a positive way through the healing effects of the creative arts. For more information: www.freeartsaz.org
Celebrating 76 years in Arizona and headquartered in Scottsdale, Harkins Theatres is the largest family owned theatre chain in the country and the premier movie exhibitor of the Western U.S. operating over 400 screens. Featuring a larger selection of film, snacks, and innovative amenities to moviegoers since 1933, Harkins Theatres is renowned for its commitment and passion for offering the Ultimate Moviegoing ® experience. Founded by renown showman, inventor, and community leader Dwight “Red” Harkins, Harkins Theatres has historically been a trailblazer for advancements in the motion picture exhibition industry. For more history, awards, and other information, visit www.harkinstheatres.com. Or, call Bryan Laurel at 602-738-3906 or Melissa Rich at 602-390-4232.
Local Tags: Arizona, Free Arts of Arizona, Harkins Theatres, Phoenix
Filed Under Fund Raising, Holiday, Phoenix Arizona · By Editor
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