Press RSVP:   Simon Poon CEO 212-929-2107	Contact:  Christal Baisden Public Relations Development Coordinator Covenant House 212-330-0522
	For Immediate Release:
	SUPER MODEL ROSHUMBA WILLIAMS AND NY KNICKS HALL OF FAMER WALT (CLYDE) FRAZIER WILL HELP LAUNCH GIFTME.COM & COVENANT HOUSE NEW YORK ONLINE HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER NINTH AT CYBERCAFE, NYC
	New York, N.Y., December 2, 1999 - Join GiftMe.com (www.GiftMe.com) and Covenant House New York, with special guests Super Model Roshumba Williams and NY Knicks Hall of Famer, Walt (Clyde) Frazier, on December 9th, 1999 for an afternoon of gift-giving, to make this holiday season extra special for New York City's homeless children and at risk youth. To kick off the on-line holiday gift drive, GiftMe.com and Covenant House New York will be at the CyberCafé, on December 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Super Model Roshumba Williams and NY Knicks Hall of Famer, Walt (Clyde) Frazier will be on site at the CyberCafé to spread the holiday cheer. In addition, computer kiosks will be set up for easy on-line donations; all of which will be tax-deductible. The CyberCafé is located on 250 West 49th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue).
	GiftMe.com is committed to providing comprehensive gift shopping support on the Internet and provide unique and interesting gift recommendations that bring the joy back into gift giving. By partnering with Covenant House New York for this holiday season Gift Drive, the spirit of giving and the gifting process is highlighted in a fun, easy accessible way.
	"We are excited to partner with Covenant House New York to bring love and caring to those less fortunate during the holiday season and reach out to help those in need in our community," said Simon Poon, Gift Executive Officer, GiftMe.com. "The Holiday Gift Drive on December 9th, also demonstrates the ease-of-use of the Internet and our website GiftMe.com, as the premiere Internet destination for all occasion gift shopping. GiftMe.com is for anyone who cares about the gifts they give and receive."
	"By partnering with GiftMe.com for the Holiday Gift Drive, Covenant House New York will be able to help provide a variety of services this holiday season," said Maxine Shoulders, Director of Crisis Services, Covenant House New York. "We are also happy that GiftMe.com will feature Covenant House New York on their website for those who want to make donations throughout the year."
	The Holiday Gift Drive will take place on Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 2:00 p.m at the CyberCafé, 250 West 49th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue). The press is required to R.S.V.P.
	About GiftMe.com
	GiftMe.com, Inc. (www.GiftMe.com) is located in New York, N.Y. GiftMe.com was recently established in September 1999 to answer the question: "What do I buy?" and help Internet users give and receive the perfect gift at every occasion. GiftMe.com provides an extensive network of vendors and services and to be the Internet destination for all gift shopping needs.
	About the Covenant House New York
	Covenant House began in 1969 and has grown into the largest shelter program for homeless youth in the Americas. Acknowledging the core values of love, respect, service, advocacy and family, Covenant House's Mission statement commits the agency "to serve suffering children of the street and to protect and safeguard all children with absolute respect and unconditional love." Covenant House New York is the largest shelter program for homeless youth in America. They provide residential and non-residential assistance to over 9,000 youths every year. In addition to food, shelter, clothing, and crisis care, Covenant House New York offer a variety of services to homeless and at risk youth including health care, educational and vocational assistance, drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, mother/child and transitional programs, legal services, recreation, pastoral care and assistance in finding long-term living accommodations and aftercare.
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