Entrepreneurs Foundation Freedom Day Honors Lives Lost and Changed on September 11

DALLAS – On Tuesday, September 11, Andrews Kurth will participate in the Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas (EFNT) sixth annual Freedom Day, bringing together more than 300 EFNT stakeholders for a day of community service in honor of those whose lives were forever changed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

This year, EFNT, a fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas, is partnering with Catholic Charities of Dallas at the Brady Center, an East Dallas-based agency that provides social services ranging from health screenings and emergency aid to English as a Second Language classes and monthly supplemental food assistance to more than 5,000 people per year.

After gathering in the morning for a moment of reflection, Freedom Day volunteers will spend the rest of the day working on projects including painting, carpentry, cleaning, landscaping, organizing the thrift store and much more. In addition to work done on-site, some volunteers will be providing much-needed renovations in the homes of low-income senior citizens. The day concludes with a celebration service.

 "Andrews Kurth is proud to sponsor and support Freedom Day. We know that volunteering is crucial to building stronger communities, and are honored to be a part of a day that remembers the lives lost and irrevocably changed by the tragedy of September 11," said Mark Solomon, Andrews Kurth Managing Partner of the Dallas Office.

"Freedom Day was created as a way for companies to ‘answer the call’ and promote the American spirit of hopefulness," said Pam Gerber, director of the EFNT. "Volunteering is one of the most uniquely American things someone can do. We know that this year’s Freedom Day will bring together new and returning enthusiastic volunteers for a day of rewarding community service that will leave a lasting gift for everyone touched by Catholic Charities of Dallas at the Brady Center."

Now in its sixth year, previous EFNT Freedom Days have been held in partnership with organizations including the Interfaith Housing Coalition, the Wilkinson Center, Community Homes for Adults Incorporated, Camp Summit, Junior Achievement and The Science Place. Freedom Day is a service project for EFNT members only. Additional information about Freedom Day is available online at www.efnt.org/freedomday.

About EFNT

The Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas promotes and facilitates community involvement and philanthropy for companies. As a designated fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, EFNT makes it simple for companies to give back to the community by assisting with organizing volunteer activities for employees and hosting networking events for senior level management of companies to help grow and strengthen its network of "good corporate citizens." In establishing a relationship with EFNT, a company networks with like-minded philanthropists while contributing to the greater good of the community. Today there are more than 80 companies in North Texas participating in EFNT and more than 40 underwriters significantly supporting the effort. Additional information about EFNT is available online at www.efnt.org.

About Andrews Kurth

For more than a century, Andrews Kurth LLP has built its practice on the belief that "straight talk is good business." Real answers, clear vision and mutual respect define the firm’s relationships with clients, colleagues, communities and employees. With more than 400 lawyers and offices in Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, The Woodlands and Washington, DC, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in all areas of business law. For more information about Andrews Kurth, please visit andrewskurth.com.