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Posted by: Ryan
The Torres Foundation wishes to invite you to our annual "Trini" Christmas fête (party) fundraiser at the Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

"Trini" Christmas cuisine all the way, including the spirits and the music .

This year we are celebrating our 10th year anniversary as an organization in Port-of-Spain and our 5th year in Washington DC. The funds raised this year will be used to support our newly established Camp Can Do summer program that was launched in July of this year and held on the island of Tobago. To read more about the success of the camp you can visit www.torresfoundation.org/ccd

Location: 1708 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036,
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

An auction of Christmas favorites from Trinidad and Tobago will be held.

Admission: $50.00 per person

A tax deductable contribution can be made by phone (202) 349-8487 or at our office…
1725 Eye Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 Checks, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted.

Checks should be made out to

"Torres Foundation for the Blind"

Dress code: Business casual and above. Informal dress is not acceptable.

Please RSVP to
info@torresfoundation.org or (202) 349-8487 by December 17.

Bring your family and friends and come have a good Trini Christmas “lime.”

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Category: General
Posted by: Ryan
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Category: General
Posted by: Ancil
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Category: General
Posted by: Ancil
As part of our recent website upgrade the Torres Foundation now includes a blog section. The primary purpose of this new feature is to establish better communication and a more interactive experience with our customers, clients, donors, well-wishers, and the general public at megabit speed.

The Foundation is a multinational organization that seeks to enhance the quality of life for the blind by providing technology training services; assistive technology consulting services; reading services; personal assistant services; education support; braille production services; and volunteer community support.

Our headquarters is located in downtown Washington DC, but the Foundation provides services nationally and internationally.

The Foundation also has an office in downtown Port-of-Spain where we also provide similar services.

To contact our Washington office please call (202) 349-8486

To contact our Port-of-Spain office please call (868) 623-0940

You can also email us at info@torresfoundation.org
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Posted by: torresfo
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