Chicago, IL – May 2, 2008 - As part of National Volunteer Week, the Junior League of Chicago (“JLC”) is please to announce that Trish Hoffman has been named one of its National Volunteers of the Year.

Ms. Hoffman has been honored for her contribution to the Junior League as a Sustaining Member and for her support of women and children’s causes.  Trish created the Primo Center Project, a partnership between the Primo Center for Women and the Junior League of Chicago.  The Primo Center for Women and Children (“PCWC”) is a 120-day homeless shelter located on the west side of Chicago.

The JLC/Primo Center Project focuses on assisting moms how to write a resume, search for a job, what to wear to job interviews and how to create healthy eating habits for their families.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized as someone making a difference,” said Hoffman, who’s been a member of Junior League for 15-years and on the Primo Center Board of Directors since 2000.  “When you look in the faces of the moms and kids at the Primo Center, it’s easy to help those families acquire the skills and resources necessary for their future independent living.  I’m happy that I have been able to bring these two wonderful organizations together to do something that changes the lives of others.”

In addition to creating the JLC/Primo Center project, Ms. Hoffman has created two fundraisers that support PCWC.  She founded and chairs the award-winning RedHot Midnight Kiss, an event that raised nearly $150,000 for the center in 2007, and co-founded the RedHot Greens Charity Golf Classic.  Trish has also played a major role in launching the Primo Center’s $7 million Capital Campaign with the goal of establishing PCWC as the preeminent shelter for homeless women in Chicago and become a model for centers around the country.

Hoffman is the Co-Founder of Blitz Group LLC, a Chicago-based boutique media company and a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild.   Trish lives in Chicago.

About Junior League of Chicago
Women building better communities. That's the Junior League. The Junior League has been the driving force behind the kinds of initiatives and institutions that make our community a healthier, more vital place to live.  Junior League members, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and professional pursuits work together to identify unmet needs, forge effective coalitions, and work for change. Time and time again, the Junior League is among the first organizations to step up to the plate and tackle a community’s biggest challenges.  We are an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  We reach out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.  For more info go to our website www.jlchicago.org.

About Primo Center for Women and Children
PCWC is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3), 120-day transitional homeless center located in the West Garfield neighborhood of Chicago.  PCWC is a national role model, because of its unique living conditions that feature private and semi-private rooms for moms and their kids.  Families are assigned and receive counseling, support services, job training and education. For more information you can contact PCWC at www.primocenter.org.

Media Contact:
Jeff Fisher
312-805-4850
jeff@blitzgroupllc.com
 

RedHot Midnight Kiss Featuring Carmen Electra Raises over $150,000 for Primo Center for Women and Children

Chicago, IL – August 20, 2007 - Quintin E. Primo III, Chairman of the Primo Center for Women and Children, has announced that the first annual RedHot Midnight Kiss featuring Carmen Electra raised over $150,000 for the 120-day transitional center for homeless mothers and children located in the Austin and Garfield neighborhoods on the west side of Chicago.  The August 18, 2007 Red Carpet VIP party was held at Bon V, a west loop nightclub located at 1100 West Randolph.

“It was exciting to have Carmen be involved with raising money for our special families,” said Quintin E. Primo III, Chairman of the Primo Center for Women and Children.  “In addition to raising some much needed funds for the center, the event that was created by Event Chair Trish Hoffman also created dialogue on the problem of homeless women and children in this country, which is the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in America.”

“I can’t say enough about our RedHot Midnight Kiss Host Committee, which worked day and night to raise $100,000.” said Trish Hoffman, Co-chair of the event and Primo Center for Women and Children, member of Board of Director’s.  “However, just as important is that over 600 people who attended the event were exposed to the seriousness of the homeless problem facing mothers and their children in this country.  I am just so pleased that Carmen and a long list of sponsors came on-board to help our effort.”

“It’s very important to help people in need,” said Carmen Electra, who in May released her latest book ‘How To Be Sexy’.  “Giving back is something that has been important throughout my career, and that’s why I was so pleased to be associated with the Primo Center for Women and Children.”

RedHot Midnight Kiss featuring Carmen Electra is the sister event of the RedHot Gala which raised over $400,000 and celebrates its sixth year in October 2007.

About RedHot Midnight Kiss
RedHot Midnight Kiss is the summer fundraising event for the Primo Center for Women and Children.  It is the sister event of the RedHot Gala, which is held every October.    For more information about RedHot Midnight Kiss and other RedHot events, please call Trish Hoffman at 312-805-4314 or check our website at www.redhotmidnightkiss.com.

About Primo Center for Women and Children
PCWC is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3), 120-day transitional homeless center located in the West Garfield neighborhood of Chicago.  PCWC is a national role model, because of its unique living conditions that feature private and semi-private rooms for moms and their kids.  Families are assigned and receive counseling, support services, job training and education. For more information you can contact PCWC at www.primocenter.org.