Hancock Elementary School in San Diego Celebrates the Unveiling of a Newly Renovated Library from Target and The Heart of America Foundation

Reporters and editors: This is a great even we hope you can attend. These
Target and Heart of America library makeovers are great for our students
and a festive time. I you have questions on the event, contact Target
communications, below.

Jack Brandais | Communications Department | San Diego Unified School
District | (619) 725-5570 (Desk) | (619) 607-0477 (Cell)


MEDIA ALERT, Nov. 7, 2013


Hancock Elementary School in San Diego Celebrates the Unveiling of a Newly
Renovated Library from Target and The Heart of America Foundation

Makeover includes 2,000 new books and technology upgrades

Contact: Sarah Van Nevel, Target Public Relations, (612) 761-6075
Target Media Hotline, (612) 696-3400




What: Target Corp. and The Heart of America Foundation will unveil a newly
renovated library and Target Meals for Minds food pantry at Hancock
Elementary School. The renovated library will feature 2,000 new books and
a technology upgrade, including new iPads. The program also provides seven
books for each student to take home following the unveiling celebration.
The Target Meals for Minds food pantry will provide more than 22 pounds of
fresh produce and staple foods to students and families.

This year, Hancock Elementary School is one of 25 elementary schools
across the country to receive a library makeover as part of the Target
School Library Makeover program. Through programs like this one, Target is
on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015.

Who: Yolanda Lewis, Principal, Hancock Elementary School
Cindy Marten, Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District
Dr. Randy Ward, Superintendent, San Diego Co. Office of Education
Senator Marty Block, California State Assembly
Congressman Scott Peters, U.S. House of Representatives
Hancock Elementary School Students and Parents
Target and The Heart of America Foundation Volunteers

When: Friday, November 8, 2013
€ Ribbon Cutting and Remarks: 12:10 p.m.

Where: Hancock Elementary School
3303 Taussig Street
San Diego, CA 92124

Visual: Volunteers shelving books, arranging furniture and decorating
the library before students arrive, a ribbon cutting ceremony with
teachers and staff seeing the library for the first time.

#TargetSLM

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