Press Release Template
For Immediate Release
(Insert date)
(Insert press contact/spokesperson's name)
(Insert contact phone
number)
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(Insert Organization Name) and the National Association of
Social Workers Celebrate National Social Work Month in March
2005
[ Insert City ]-(Insert your organization name)
with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-proudly
announce the kickoff of National Social Work Month 2005.
The theme for this year's campaign - "Social
Workers. Help Starts Here."- invites people to start with social
workers when seeking help. It reinforces the point that social
workers can connect people to a variety of resources in their
community. This year, the Social Work Celebration in March
is also the beginning of a multi-year national social work
public education campaign to educate people about the breadth
and depth of the profession.
According to Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH,
NASW's executive director, "Kicking off the public education
campaign in March 2005 to celebrate Social Work Month is very
timely. We hope to expand the perception of who can benefit
from the help of a social worker and provide people with good
information that improves options for them and their families."
"Many people don't realize that most of the country's
mental health services are provided by social workers," she
adds. "Even more don't know that social workers can be found
in hospitals, schools, community health clinics, and even corporations."
For example, at (insert name of organization)
in (name of community) more than (number) of social workers
are actively involved in helping (insert mission or specialty
of organization).
To honor the achievements of these social workers,
(insert name of organization) is celebrating National Social
Work Month by:
- (1-3 bullets mentioning specific
activities or events planned in your community to celebrate
Social Work Month.)
According to (name, title) of (organization), social workers
have the right education, experience, and dedication to help
people help themselves, whenever and wherever they need it.
There are approximately 600,000 social workers in the United
States dedicated to helping people of all ages, religions,
sexual orientations, and nationalities gain access to adequate
resources and services.
"Regardless of where a social worker is found-hospitals, clinics,
community action programs-they help to make the world a better
place," said Gary Bailey, MSW, president of NASW. "March is
a time to celebrate the contributions social workers make in
(insert local community) and the rest of the (state or country)."
"Social workers stand up for others-everyone deserves the
same basic rights, protections and opportunities. Social workers
are there to make sure that happens," he adds.
For more information on how (organization) is supporting your
community, please contact (name) at (phone number) or via e-mail
at (e-mail address). Or visit our Web site at: (insert URL).
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(Insert organization boilerplate)
Note: A boilerplate is a short paragraph that best summarizes
the "who" and "what" of your organization. The paragraph should
be constant throughout all press releases and/or pitches to
the media
About the National Association of Social Workers
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers
(NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional
social workers in the world, with more than 150,000 members.
NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development
of its members; to create and maintain standards for the profession;
and to advance sound social policies. NASW also contributes
to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities
through its work and advocacy.
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