Entertainment Publications Uncovers America's Most Generous Cities

/PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment Publications LLC, http://www.entertainment.com/, ranks Washington, D.C., as America's most generous city, based on funds raised for schools and community groups through the sale of Entertainment Membership Books and the company's cookie dough and Sally Foster gift items. Following Washington on the "America's Most Generous Cities" list are three cities from the traditionally hospitable South: Atlanta, Dallas and Houston (tied with Seattle).

Combined, America's Top 10 Most Generous cities donated approximately $22 million to support local schools and community groups.

The top 10 cities ranked by Entertainment Publications are:
1. Washington D.C./Maryland
2. Atlanta
3. Dallas
4. Houston
5. Seattle
6. Minneapolis/St. Paul
7. Chicago
8. Salt Lake City
9. Orange County, Calif.
10. Denver


Other cities topping the list with generous community contributions include Kansas City, Kan.; Detroit; Boston; St. Louis; Orlando; and Sacramento.

As the leading provider of discount offers, coupons and promotions, Entertainment Publications has helped schools and community groups across the country raise more than $70 million last year alone. In today's economy, fundraising dollars are more important than ever for these organizations. The funds raised help schools and community groups fund purchases such as classroom supplies, field trips, transportation and more.

"These signs of generosity are especially welcome as we celebrate the season of giving," said MaryAnn Rivers, CEO of Entertainment Publications. "We work hard to create high-value products that in turn raise funds for schools and community organizations. At the end of the day, the credit goes to the generous community members who purchase the products and help support these organizations."

Throughout the past 47 years, schools, religious groups and charitable organizations have used Entertainment fundraising products including The Entertainment Membership Book, Sally Foster® giftwrap and gift products, and a line of cookie doughs and other gourmet edibles.

"Over the past four years, I have enjoyed my affiliation with Entertainment fundraisers, as they have helped to offset the costs of the Katy Taylor High School Band's annual spring trip, a price commitment that is above and beyond the usual expenses of being in a large marching band program," said Kristi Panahi, fundraising coordinator for the Katy Taylor High School Band in Katy, Texas. "I honestly don't know what the kids that use this would do if they didn't have such an awesome program to help offset such expenses. "

In an effort to improve the fundraising process, Entertainment released results of a fundraising etiquette survey earlier this year, revealing effective techniques for fundraising in the workplace.

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Dillard’s Offers Exclusive Southern Living Christmas Cookbook to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities®

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”)(NYSE:DDS) is pleased to announce its continuing commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) with their 16th annual Holiday fundraiser. Since 1994 Dillard’s has assisted RMHC with fundraising campaigns designed to support the Ronald McDonald House® program which provides families with seriously ill children a home away from home while their children are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

For the second time Dillard’s will offer a beautiful Southern Living Christmas Cookbook to benefit RMHC. This exclusive, 288 page special custom edition hardbound cookbook is filled with color photos and fabulous holiday recipes, menus, decorating tips and entertaining ideas. This “must have” cookbook is available for only $10. “Ronald McDonald House Charities has been serving families for 35 years and we are so thankful to Dillard’s for being a great partner and for their continued support,” said Marty Coyne, Vice-President of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The cookbooks will be available in over 300 Dillard’s stores as well as online at www.dillards.com. Proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will benefit local Houses operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters in Dillard’s markets.

Now in its 16th year of support, Dillard’s has raised more than $4.5 million to benefit RMHC.

“Our continued partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities gives all of us at Dillard’s an enormous sense of pride. We look forward to another successful fundraiser this year and are honored to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in our communities,” said Denise Mahaffy, Vice President of Advertising for Dillard’s.

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