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Monday, June 26, 2006
Lilly Endowment Renews Funding For 10th Season Of Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. June 26, 2006 - Thirteen/WNET New York announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has renewed its funding for the 10th season of RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY, the award-winning PBS newsmagazine program hosted by Bob Abernethy. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company have also provided additional support for the new season, which begins September 1 (check local listings).
Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based private family foundation devoted to the causes of religion, education and community development, has committed $6.25 million towards the weekly series for the 2006-2007 season. In addition, the show has received $250,000 from Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and a grant of $100,000 from CPB.
Since 1945, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company has specialized in providing pension and retirement-related products and services to nonprofit organizations, corporations and individuals. CPB is a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967 and serves as the industry's largest single source of funds for national public television and radio program development and production.
"We are honored the Lilly Endowment is renewing its substantial, enduring commitment to RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY. On the eve of our 10th anniversary season, the endowment once again gives us cause to celebrate by augmenting its belief in the power of public television with continued benevolence," said William F. Baker, chief executive officer of Educational Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). "This gift, coupled with generous contributions from Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and CPB, allows us to provide a broad and diverse audience with relevant, up-to-the-minute news stories relating to the moral dilemmas, ethical matters and religious practices central to so many lives."
RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY is broadcast over more than 280 PBS stations nationwide, reaching an estimated 550,000 viewers each week. Executive editor and host for the program is Bob Abernethy; executive producer is Arnold Labaton; Thirteen/WNET executive in charge is Stephen Segaller.
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For more information, contact:
Mary Schultz
Director of Communications
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
schultzm@religionethics.org
202-216-2394
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Washington, D.C. June 26, 2006 - Thirteen/WNET New York announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has renewed its funding for the 10th season of RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY, the award-winning PBS newsmagazine program hosted by Bob Abernethy. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company have also provided additional support for the new season, which begins September 1 (check local listings).
Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based private family foundation devoted to the causes of religion, education and community development, has committed $6.25 million towards the weekly series for the 2006-2007 season. In addition, the show has received $250,000 from Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and a grant of $100,000 from CPB.
Since 1945, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company has specialized in providing pension and retirement-related products and services to nonprofit organizations, corporations and individuals. CPB is a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967 and serves as the industry's largest single source of funds for national public television and radio program development and production.
"We are honored the Lilly Endowment is renewing its substantial, enduring commitment to RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY. On the eve of our 10th anniversary season, the endowment once again gives us cause to celebrate by augmenting its belief in the power of public television with continued benevolence," said William F. Baker, chief executive officer of Educational Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). "This gift, coupled with generous contributions from Mutual of America Life Insurance Company and CPB, allows us to provide a broad and diverse audience with relevant, up-to-the-minute news stories relating to the moral dilemmas, ethical matters and religious practices central to so many lives."
RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY is broadcast over more than 280 PBS stations nationwide, reaching an estimated 550,000 viewers each week. Executive editor and host for the program is Bob Abernethy; executive producer is Arnold Labaton; Thirteen/WNET executive in charge is Stephen Segaller.
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For more information, contact:
Mary Schultz
Director of Communications
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
schultzm@religionethics.org
202-216-2394
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About Religion Press Release Services
Religion Press Release Services distributes press releases, press advisories, photos and other stories on behalf of religious organizations, denominational offices, think tanks, watchdog groups, advocacy groups, coalitions, foundations, colleges, universities, seminaries, publishers and others.
The organizations and/or individuals who submit materials for distribution by Religion Press Release Services are solely responsible for the facts in and accuracy of their materials. Religion Press Release Services will correct any errors brought to its attention.
Contact Us
To distribute press releases through Religion Press Release Services, contact Claudia Sans at csans@religionnews.com or 202-383-7870. For more information check out our PDF brochure.
Religion News Service, 1101 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-8777
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To distribute press releases through Religion Press Release Services, contact Claudia Sans at csans@religionnews.com or 202-383-7870. For more information check out our PDF brochure.
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