Contact: Kerry Brooks Director of Development Phone: 703-369-2976 ext. 120 Fax: 703-369-2976

10651 Lomond Drive Manassas, Virginia 20109 www.matthewscenter.org

Press Release

Matthew’s Center’s Matching Funds Campaign announced

501c3 organization, dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families affected by autism launches its United Way Campaign with matching funds by Williams Gas Pipeline Charitable Foundation for the month of October.

Prince William, VA, October 1st, 2009: As a United Way community partner, Matthew’s Center has been invited to participate in an exciting initiative funded by Williams Gas Pipeline Charitable Foundation. Any funds collected by Matthew’s Center between now and October 28^th will be matched dollar for dollar by Williams Gas Pipeline, providing those funds are funneled through the local United Way.

“This is a great opportunity, but we cannot do it alone” says Laurie Heilman, President of Matthew’s Center.” We need the help of the entire community, these kids deserve it”. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the world affecting one out of every 150 children.

Anyone interested in making a charitable contribution, please consider making it to Matthew’s Center …we don’t have much time. You can make a difference in the lives of some amazing kids. Please make checks payable to Prince William United Way. Write code #9326 in the memo section of your check and send it to:

Matthew’s Center

Attn: Development Department

10651 Lomond Drive

Manassas, Virginia 2010

All funds must be received by October 28^th and are 100% tax deductable. Donations received after October 28^th will not be matched. Direct questions or comments to Kerry Brooks @ 703-369-2976 ext. 120 or e-mail Kbrooks@matthewscenter.org.

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