Oscar Night America Party...

People Working Cooperatively Presents Humana’s Hometown Hollywood,
Cincinnati’s Only Official Oscar Night® America Party

CINCINNATI (January 22, 2009) – People Working Cooperatively (PWC) invites tri-state residents to enjoy the Hollywood glitz and glamour of this year’s Academy Awards at Cincinnati’s only official Oscar Night® America party Sunday, February 22, at the Cincinnati Hilton Netherland Plaza. Themed Hometown Hollywood, the 12th annual event is one of only 52 official parties sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held across the country on Oscar Night.
Supported in part by title sponsor, Humana, the gala runs from 5:30 p.m. to midnight and benefits PWC’s mission to provide critical home repair services to low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
“Oscar Night has quickly become a renowned and cherished tradition in the city of Cincinnati,” said Jock Pitts, president of PWC. “Each year, the gala gives members of the community the opportunity to not only be a part of one of America’s most prominent affairs, but also one of Cincinnati’s greatest causes – to help residents facing difficult circumstances safely live in their own homes.”
The five-star Hollywood evening includes a red carpet welcome, screaming fans, celebrity look-a-likes and characters, live entertainment, martini bar, appetizers and a three-course gourmet meal. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions and a raffle giveaway that includes a $5,000 cash prize or a trip to a Warner Brothers movie premier in Hollywood or New York City.
In addition to watching the awards ceremony live via a giant screen, guests also receive the same official program distributed to guests at the Oscar® presentation at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
The night will be capped with a VIP After Party with a casino and dancing starting at 9 p.m. The party includes a chocolate bar, a caricature artist, photo booths, and champagne for the first $100 guests. Cost for the After Party for non-gala patrons is $20 at the door.
“Just as it is in Hollywood, Oscar Night Cincinnati will be a top-notch affair,” said Amy Finnegan, co-chair of PWC’s Oscar Night for the past 2 years. “From start to finish, our goal is to make guests feel like they are on the A-list. More importantly, we want people to walk away with a good understanding of how their participating contributed to an incredibly worthwhile mission.”
In 2008, PWC’s Oscar Night gala raised a record-breaking $105,000, placing it as one of the most successful Oscar Night events in the country. This year, PWC has set a fundraising goal of $110,000, which will directly benefit its Modifications for Mobility program.
Tickets for Oscar Night are $150 per person and are available for purchase at www.pwchomrepairs.org or by calling (513) 351-7921.
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About People Working Cooperatively
Incorporated in 1975, People Working Cooperatively (PWC) is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in 13 counties of Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. PWC strengthens communities by providing professional, critical home repair, weatherization, modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes. In the last 33 years, PWC’s staff of licensed, trained employees and dedicated corps of 6,000-plus volunteers have assisted more than 175,000 individuals. For more information, visit www.pwchomerepairs.org or call (513) 351-7921.