New England Patriots Jarvis Green to Host 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Gala to Benefit Single Mothers

Oct. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- Providence, RI- On November 6, 2009, New England Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green will host the 3rd annual Jarvis Green Foundation Wine Tasting Gala at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The foundation promises the evening to be an unforgettable event with "great people, great food and great entertainment".


This event is dedicated to helping others and allowing participants to walk away with the knowledge that they've assisted in helping a family's dreams come closer to manifestation. Jarvis Green has made it his goal to help families in under served areas, some of whom are still suffering the effects of Hurricane Katrina, and will be joined by some of his Patriots teammates and other local celebrities in hosting this fund-raising event. In addition to the philanthropists in attendance, there will also be several entertainment acts, including the Nate Mott Band and Slim Pocket. The event will be sponsored by some of the area's finest restaurants, which will provide the night's fine dining. Sponsoring restaurants include Providence Oyster Bar, Ardeo at Waterplace Park, Audrey's, Tastings, Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant, Caffe Dolce Vita, Fine Catering by Russ Morin, El Rancho Grande, Fresch Catch and Venda Ravioli.

Tickets to attend this great event can be purchased through www.jarvisgreen.com.

For further information about the Jarvis Green foundation please contact: Eric Eisenberg at (636)294-5353.





ABOUT DEFENSIVE END JARVIS GREEN, #97 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Jarvis Green, of Donalsonville, LA, is a defensive lineman for the New England Patriots. Green was drafted with the 126th overall pick (4th round) of the 2002 NFL draft. One of the most dominating defensive linemen in LSU history, Jarvis finished his career ranking fourth on the school's career-record list with 20 quarterback sacks for 123 yards. In seven NFL seasons, Green has started 31 of 95 games while recording 168 tackles (110 solo) 59 assists, and 25 sacks. Jarvis was the recipient of the 2006 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award. Green is also an entrepreneur, owning a restaurant and catering company

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ABOUT JARVIS GREEN FOUNDATION
The mission of the Jarvis Green Foundation, (www.jarvisgreen.com/foundation.asp) is to provide single working mothers of at least 2 kids that have sustained a loss and will have to be below a given amount of income support. Families of any board members will not be considered. The Jarvis Green Foundation is registered as a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization status.