Foundation Organizes Inauguration Events
December 5, 2008 | Read Time: 1 minute
The Stafford Foundation yesterday announced a million-dollar project to ensure that poor people will be able to attend President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration next month, reports The Washington Post.
Virginia businessman, Earl W. Stafford, whose family runs the religious-affiliated foundation, has already paid $1-million for more than 300 rooms and amenities that attendees will enjoy free of charge at Washington’s J.W. Marriott hotel. He is also paying $600,000 for a prayer breakfast, luncheon, and two inaugural balls at the hotel.
“The people’s inaugural project is a historic investment that allows those who would not have such an opportunity to come to our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., and join in the inauguration and celebration of our president, Barack Obama,” said Mr. Stafford. “We are thrilled to give them a front-row seat.”
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