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Foster Care Month Inaugural Writer’s Workshop to Benefit the Rowell Foster Care Positive Plan
05/02/2009 - By Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles Harbor

Foster Care Month Inaugural Writer’s Workshop to Benefit the Rowell Foster Care Positive Plan

NATIONAL FOSTER CHILDREN SPOKESPERSON VICTORIA KICKS OFF FOSTER CARE MONTH WITH WRITER’S WORKSHOP AND ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT
The Who’s Who in Hollywood Give Back

New York Times Best-selling author, actress, philanthropist, and humanitarian Victoria Rowell kicked off Foster Care Month with an inaugural writer’s workshop for foster children at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles Harbor on May 2, 2009 followed by the Admiral’s High Tea at Sea May 3, 2009 on board the beautiful Mariner of Seas cruise ship of Royal Caribbean International docked at the port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California. The event was sponsored by ING Americas and hosted by Royal Caribbean International.

May is National Foster Care Month. Rowell is the spokesperson for Casey Family Services, one of the key agencies spotlighting foster care in May. The Workshop kicked off the event followed by the Admiral’s High Tea at Sea to raise public awareness and funds to benefit the Rowell Foster Care Positive Plan (RFCPP).

The workshop, underwritten by Casey Family Services, included a star-studded array of panelists who worked with approximately 50 foster youth on how to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions through the written word. Panelists included American Idol’s Rickey Minor, Isaiah Washington, Rolanda Watts, BET’s Charlie Jordan, ABC News’ Stephanie Wash, Myrna Colley-Lee, Victoria Christopher Murray, and Marva Allen. Participants had the opportunity to work one on one with the panelists. “It was an amazing gift,” offers Minor. “One kid wouldn’t even talk at first and now is writing like crazy!” Well received by all, the event was capped off by awards for innovative and expressive writing including the August Wilson Award, Langston Hughes Award, and the Terry McMillan Award. Jordan Brand also provided well-stocked travel bags and certificates for new athletic shoes for exemplary participation in writing.

The following day, the Admiral’s High Tea at Sea event, honoring author Terry McMillan and community leader Mrs. Christine E. Johnson (mother of basketball great Earvin “Magic” Johnson), brought out hundreds of guests and supporters. Each year the high profiled event attracts the Who’s Who in entertainment, business and the political arenas. Guests anxiously awaited the opportunity to participate in the highly-anticipated auction for their chance to bid on the latest in hats by milliners Patricia Underwood and Kokin. In addition, this year, RFCCP added couture fashion designer B Michael to the beautiful affair with several of his celebrated hats and two original designs; an evening cocktail ensemble and an enormously popular exit suit. Celebrities and guests were in bidding wars for the one-of -kind pieces. The auction also featured the work of artist Amailia Amaki. Entertainment was provided by R&B/jazz artist Lalah Hathaway. Actress/comedienne Kim Coles served as celebrity auctioneer and KNBC’s Chris Schauble served as master of ceremonies. Other guests include Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett, supporter and previous recipient of the Agatha Award, Hattie Winston, Cookie Johnson, Anna Marie Horsford, Tonya Lee Williams, Rolonda Watts and Kiki Sheppard.

“I remain awed and humbled by the support of foster children through this event,” says Rowell. “As a former foster child, I know how much it will mean to our children to be able to attend art classes, receive tutoring, and assistance with college.”

The Admiral’s High Tea event was sponsored by ING Americas, and hosted by Royal Caribbean International with additional support from Casey Family Services, UPS, Jordan Brand, KNBC-TV, Federal Express, and Southwest Airlines.

About Victoria Rowell
A versatile actress of theatre, primetime, daytime and feature films, Victoria Rowell is known around the world for her various roles. She has been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy and awarded 12 NAACP Image Awards. Rowell is also a New York Times best-selling author of “The Women Who Raised Me,” published by William Morrow/An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. The memoir received won an NAACP Image Award in the literary category for Outstanding Literary Work/Debut Author.

Since 1998, Rowell has been the national spokesperson for the Annie E. Casey Foundation's direct service arm, Casey Family Services. In 1990, she founded the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan, which enriches foster children through artistic expression. Rowell has received the first National Arts Award from the National Association of Counties and the United Nations Association Award for her continuous efforts with foster care and adoption. In addition, Rowell has been honored as a National Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Visit www.VictoriaRowell.com.

About the Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan (RFCPP)
RFCPP is an organization that provides structure, support and encouragement for foster youth through a variety of enrichment programs. RFCPP has awarded full scholarships for fine arts, sports and summer camps and offer job placement for emancipated foster youth. Companies that have provided jobs for RFCPP foster youth include E! Entertainment, Paramount Studios and Viacom. The charity is endorsed by United Parcel Service (UPS), the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the United States Conference of Mayors and American for the Arts.

About National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month (www.caseyfamilyservices.org www.fostercaremonth.org), a time to raise the public’s awareness of the need for more people to make a difference in the lives of the 513,000 children and youth living in foster care in the United States. A partnership of leading child welfare organizations and advocates launched National Foster Care Month and its “Change a Lifetime” campaign to educate individuals and communities and stimulate their involvement in the hundreds of ways they can help meet the needs of those living in foster care. Now is the time to get involved and change the lifetime of a child.

RFCPP’s commitment and efforts to raise funds will continue aggressively throughout the month. To make your tax deductible donation visit www.rowellfosterchildren.org to learn more about Victoria Rowell visit www.VictoriaRowell.com.

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