2009 PRESS RELEASES

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September 22, 2009
STATE WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT CHARITABLE SOLICITATION BY NEW JUBILEE EDUCATIONAL & FAMILY LIFE CENTER, INC.
Contact: Elaine J. Lidholm, 804.786.7686

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) cautions the public that New Jubilee Educational & Family Life Center, Inc., 1708 Byron Street, Richmond, Virginia, has solicited contributions from Virginia citizens for allegedly charitable purposes.
 
However, as of September 22, 2009, this organization has not registered with or been granted the appropriate exempt status by the Commissioner as required by law.  Therefore, citizens are cautioned that their contributions to such organization may be used for non-charitable purposes.

The Department recommends that before responding to any charitable appeal by making a donation or by making a purchase in the name of a charity, consumers verify that the organization is registered with the Office of Consumer Affairs.  Click here for current registration status for charitable organizations on the Department’s Web site then you click on Charitable Search.

Consumers should also determine how much of their donation actually will be used to support the organization’s charitable purpose, and how much will be used for other expenses such as administrative overhead and fundraising.  Call the Hotline toll-free in Virginia at 800.552.9963 or in the Richmond area call 804.786.2042.