. I congratulate WHYY on receiving this grant and
commend them for using it, in part, to convey more information about state
government to Delawareans," Governor Minner said. It is produced from WHYY's Delaware Broadcast
Center in Wilmington with anchor Nancy Karibjanian and news director Micheline
Boudreau.
Renowned muralist Judy Baca helped local area foster children create their
own "masterpiece" using mixed media, including acrylic paint and oil pastels.

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du Pont, supports a
wide variety of non-profit organizations, primarily in Delaware. WHYY, through television,
radio and other communications services, makes our region a better place,
connecting each of us to the world's richest ideas and all of us to each
other .
According to Jim Clune, chief communications officer for National CASA
Association, the art project was an effort to give these children a positive
outlet to express themselves while raising awareness about the need to recruit
bilingual volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and
neglected children living in Los Angeles.

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"This is the first gift in a $3 .67 million initiative, which will
demonstrate WHYY's continued commitment and service to the citizens of the
First State," said WHYY President and CEO William J.

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Additional monies to be raised will be used to upgrade the Delaware
Broadcast Center in Wilmington with digital technology and to implement
educational initiatives.

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The grant will enable WHYY, the leading public broadcasting station in the
region, to outfit a multi-media facility with state-of-the-art technology. LOS ANGELES, In recognition of May serving as
National Foster Care Awareness Month, the National Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA) Association, CASA of Los Angeles and the Guardian Ad Litem
program of Miami recently hosted an art exhibition and live auction in Los
Angeles and Miami that benefited the young artists directly.nationalcasa.

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, WHYY, the only television station
with a nightly news program dedicated to covering the First State, received a
$1 million grant from the Longwood Foundation to open a community news bureau
in Dover that will enhance news, information and arts and culture coverage as
well as educational outreach.

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The Dover community news bureau will broaden the content of WHYY's nightly
newscast, WHYY Delaware Tonight , seen each weekday at 5:30 PM on TV12, viewed
on WHYY's Digital channel at 6:30 PM, and accessed anytime on Comcast's ON
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The displayed artwork was painted by local area foster children to help
build their self-esteem.

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"The Dover community news bureau will allow WHYY to better serve the
needs of all Delawareans from the rural reaches of Sussex County to
metropolitan Wilmington .

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WHYY plans to open the bureau in
the Spring of 2006. There are currently over
500,000 abused and neglected children living in the United States under the
Court 's jurisdiction; in areas with high Hispanic populations like Los Angeles
and Miami, more than 43 % are Hispanic.

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CASA works with state and local volunteer programs to promote and support
quality volunteer advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent,
nurturing home.

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DOVER , Del.67 million to hire news staff and an arts
and culture specialist who will focus on the people , events and places that
make Delaware an energetic community with a vibrant arts scene.

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Learn more about CASA by visiting http://www.

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Additional funds will be sought to hire staff to serve Kent and Sussex
Counties and provide live updates from the State Capitol. The
Foundation, which principally funds capital projects, supports education,
health and human services, arts, environment and numerous civic-related
organizations. The children's artwork is an expression of hope and
sends a strong message to our community to help foster care children.

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In addition to news and arts and culture reports, the bureau will cover
other important topics in Kent and Sussex counties such as economic ,
agricultural and environmental issues.

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Announcement of the grant was made jointly by Delaware Governor Ruth Ann
Minner and WHYY President and CEO, William J.
"I'm so pleased that WHYY will have the opportunity to expand its coverage
of Dover and downstate."

About the National CASA Association
The National CASA Association is a non-profit organization that provides
training, technical assistance, research, media and public awareness services
to over 930 programs nationwide known by several names including CASA and GAL .

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WHYY Delaware Tonight debuted in 1963 and is still dedicated to reporting
the news and issues of Delaware. WHYY's current studios at 625 Orange Street were built in 1990 with
$3.
WHYY is what a diverse community has in common.

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It will
enable WHYY to be more effective and efficient in covering live news, such as
the Governor's State of the State Address.
WHYY will raise an additional $2. Arts coverage
will deliver Delaware-based performances, exhibits and other arts and culture
news and events into the living rooms of WHYY viewers.
Baca, a Los Angeles Mexican -American artist is the founder of the Social and
Public Art and Resource Center (SPARC) -- an arts center that produces,
preserves and conducts educational programs about community-based public art
works.

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Marrazzo. Some of the reports
will be seen on WHYY Delaware Tonight and others will be incorporated
throughout TV12's broadcast schedule and on WHYY's Digital Channel and
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"Kids in foster care, more so than other children, have a lot inside of
them and they need an outlet for these strong emotions," reveals Baca.

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The location of the bureau, yet to be determined , will be near Legislative
Hall to provide ongoing coverage of the political process, including live and
taped reports on legislative debates, news and issues as they unfold.

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Governor Minner and WHYY President William Marrazzo Announce
First Phase of a Multi-Million Dollar Project . Marrazzo. "We thank the
Longwood Foundation for its lead gift in a multi-million dollar project .
"Delawareans will have access to immediate, live coverage of important
issues that affect citizens throughout the First State, providing context and
insight to complex subjects," said Paul Gluck, WHYY Vice President and Station
Manager. "I
believe in the power of art and its ability to reach into the soul, liberate
your feelings and ultimately allow you to connect with the world .org or by
calling (800) 628-3233.

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5 million provided by citizens, foundations and government agencies in
Delaware.
The Longwood Foundation, founded in 1937 by Pierre S.

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