ACHIEVA to Participate in Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's 4th Annual Community Partners Concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy C. Wild, Director of Marketing and Communications
412-995-5000 ext. 515
awild@achieva.info

ACHIEVA TO PARTICIPATE IN PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S
4th ANNUAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONCERT

Pittsburgh, PA – ACHIEVA will once again participate in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Community Partners Concert. The event will feature The Fifth Dimension and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chelsea Tipton III. The evening includes a special performance by the winners of the renowned Sphinx Competition, violinist Elena Urioste (2007) and violist Kaila Potts (2004).

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 4th Annual Community Partners Concert
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA

8 p.m.
ACHIEVA code: 2332

Symphony patrons earmark the cost of their tickets to the participating community partner of their choice. Because costs of the event are underwritten by corporate sponsors and orchestra services are donated by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, ticket revenue from the concert is distributed among the participating nonprofits, including ACHIEVA.

Tickets will be available through ACHIEVA by calling David Tinker, CFRE at 412-995-5000 x436 and will directly benefit the services that support people with disabilities. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.pittsburghsymphony.org. Please use ACHIEVA’s designation code 2332 when ordering to insure that your support is directed toward ACHIEVA.

ACHIEVA, formerly Arc Allegheny, is the largest nonprofit organization in western Pennsylvania serving adults and children with disabilities and their families.  Founded in 1951, ACHIEVA supports nearly 7,000 children and adults with disabilities annually through advocacy, community services, education, special needs trust  and family supports.  ACHIEVA is committed to excellence in lifelong care and education for people with disabilities and their families.