ROCHESTER HILLS, October 1, 2011- Renaissance Capital Alliance, LLC today announced they will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Rochester Area Neighborhood House “Scare Away Hunger” 5k walk/run on Sunday, October 23, 2011.  This will be the first year Renaissance Capital Alliance will serve as the presenting sponsor. The event benefits the Rochester Area Neighborhood House food pantry.

This year's 5k walk/run will take place at the Rochester Municipal Park where participants will also be able to participate in family activities including pumpkin rolling races, dance presentations, snacks, music, and more.  Check-in for the 5k walk/run is at 2 p.m. and begins at 3 p.m.

Renaissance Capital Alliance Vice President and Managing Director, Benjamin Denno, explains

"I feel this is such a great cause for RCA to be a part of. We are not here to just make a profit, we are here as part of the community. We have been blessed during these difficult economic times and I want to share the blessings with those in need in the community. Being successful in Business is not just “how much” you make, but rather how much we can service our customers and how we can service our community. Success is not what we gain in life but rather what we can do for others. I believe this great nation is successful because citizens and businesses are active participants in building their communities. You have to get involved to make an impact. It is truly gratifying to volunteer for a cause, see the benefits, and know that you had a part in it. My family and I are also personally volunteering time for Scare Away Hunger and we encourage others to come and participate.”

Additionally, Renaissance Capital Alliance employees will be participating by walking or volunteering at the event. Renaissance Capital Alliance has a strong belief in giving back and helping families in need within our community.

 

The mission of the Rochester Area Neighborhood House is to assist its neighbors during times of hardship.  They partner with the community and other social service providers to help those neighbors toward self-sufficiency. The group is dedicated to supporting individuals in the Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Addison Township, and Auburn Hills communities.

 

Hunger is quickly becoming an epidemic in the United States. According to the World Hunger Education Service:

·         In 2010, 17.2 million households, 14.5 percent of households (approximately one in seven), were food insecure, the highest number ever recorded in the United States

·         In 2010, children were food insecure at times during the year in 9.8 percent of households with children (3.9 million households.)

·         In 2008, 39.8 million people were in poverty, up from 37.3 million in 2007 -- the second consecutive annual increase in the number of people in poverty

 

Renaissance Capital Alliance and the Rochester Area Neighborhood House encourage others to become involved with this inaugural event through participating, volunteering, or joining as a sponsor. Additional information can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/ranhsite2/scare-away-hunger.

 

About Renaissance Capital Alliance, LLC

Renaissance Capital Alliance, LLC is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise owned by Ronald E. Hall, engaged in the equipment financing and leasing industry.  RCA specializes in the financing purchases and leasing of capital equipment ranging up to $300 million in cost including; material handling, mining, manufacturing, rail, and construction equipment. For more information, please contact Managing Director, Benjamin Denno, at 248-299-7800, or bdenno@rcalliance.com.

 

About Rochester Area Neighborhood House

Rochester Area Neighborhood House Inc., a nonprofit human service organization, founded by communities of faith in 1968, assists our neighbors during times of hardship.  The Rochester Area Neighborhood House partners with the community and other social service providers to help those neighbors toward self-sufficiency. For information, please contact Executive Director, Linda Riggs, at 248-651-5836 or director@ranh.org.