The Assistance Center of Collin County's Event!

One of the big screen’sbrightest stars will be in North Texas later this month for an evening ofwonderful food, entertainment and fundraising for Collin Countycharities. 
Academy Award-nominated actor Jeremy Renner, who has alsowowed audiences with his genuine stunt work as Aaron Cross in this summer’sblockbuster The Bourne Legacy (Universal),  will be on-stage for aspecial program of entertainment at “The Allure of the Silver Screen” onSaturday, September 29, at The Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center inFrisco.  The event is being presented by Plano’s St. Elizabeth Ann SetonCatholic Church. 
Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actorin 2010 for his role in The Hurt Locker (Summit Entertainment).  The Hurt Locker also won nine Academy Awards in 2010, includingBest Picture.   Benefiting from the event’s ticket sales, auction and otherfeatures are several Collin County charities, including:  The AssistanceCenter of Collin County, The Samaritan Inn, Minnie’s Food Pantry and programsfor patients suffering from AIDS. 
“St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has a long history of Outreach tothe larger community.  For so many the need is so great and theParishioners of Seton have been so generous in answering the call to serve. Weare honored to spotlight our community partners, especially the AssistanceCenter of Collin County for the great work they have accomplished in their 35years of service to our community.”
The Assistance Center of Collin County brings carefullyqualified and prompt short-term assistance to individuals and families infinancial crisis to help them regain self-sufficiency.  The ACCC’sdiscerning programs, guidance and funds are helping stabilize Collin Countyfamilies’ home economies to fight homelessness, hunger and poverty as wellas help protect our entire community from a wave effect of negativeimpacts.   www.theassistancecenter.org
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive homeless program thathelps willing people gain dignity and independence. www.thesamaritaninn.org
Minnie’s Food Pantry is one of the largest pantries inCollin County, serving low-income families as long as they meet the TEXCAPguidelines, regardless of their race, color, or religion.  It is a 501 C3charity that provides healthy, nutritious food and red carpet treatment toevery person they serve in the community.  Minnie’s Food Pantry focuses onreaching beyond its walls to address the issues of food insecurity and poverty.www.minniesfoodpantry.org

Tanya Sastoque,Executive Director of The Assistance Center of Collin County, will emcee theevent on September 29. 

Actor Jeremy Renner’s grandmother is a member of St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.  Renner spent many summers in Texas visitinghis grandmother as he was growing up. 
“We are thrilled to have Jeremy Renner at our event for a special appearance and we are so grateful that he would be ablecarve out the time to be with us,” said Tony Fleo. “The sacrifice that he hasmade just in juggling his schedule so that he can be with us is significant, ashe is in much demand not only in the US, but all over the world.”
“The Allure of the Silver Screen” is open to thepublic.  Tickets are $100 per person.  To purchase tickets, visit www.eseton.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/AllureoftheSilverScreen2012Gala.  
 About The Assistance Center of Collin CountyTheAssistance Center of Collin County brings carefully qualified and promptshort-term assistance to individuals and families in financial crisis tohelp them regain self-sufficiency. Through discerning programs, guidance andfunds, the Center helps stabilize Collin County families’ home economies tofight homelessness, hunger and poverty as well as help protect our entirecommunity from a wave effect of negative impacts.   www.assistancecenter.org   For more information, contact:Fran Gallagher(Assistance Center of Collin County Volunteer and BoardMember)Praestar Public Relationsfran@praestarpr.com214-762-6193