SCC Wins 2012 ROOPH Award

Shaw Conference Centre awarded for its outstanding contribution

(firmenpresse) - EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/08/12 -- Recognized for its outstanding contribution to ending homelessness in Edmonton, the (SCC) was awarded the - Partnerships for Success.

A founding partner of Homeless Connect - the SCC works diligently each year with municipal government, other community agencies, and hundreds of volunteers to address homelessness in .

Hosting two Homeless Connect events each year the SCC contributes over $83,000 annually in facility services, including in-house event services contributions of over $20,000. Thousands of guests are fed at through the SCC kitchen and for many of the centre's staff this is one way they can give back to their community.

"It truly is an honour to receive this award," says Cliff Higuchi, vice-president and general manager of the . "The Partnerships for Success award recognizes the centre's collaboration with community agencies, municipal government, Homeward Trust and hundreds of staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to make Homeless Connect a huge success each year."

involvement is an inspiration and the centre's contribution will continue to work towards the greater plan to end homelessness in Edmonton.

For more information on Homeless Connect visit .

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) provides leadership in economic development, markets Edmonton as a must-see destination, manages the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Research Park, and acts as a stakeholder in TEC Edmonton, a joint venture with the University of Alberta. For more information, visit Learn more about Edmonton through the stories of people who've experienced it at



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Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
Renee Worrell
Communications Manager, External Relations
780.932.4865

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