/R E P E A T -- Media invitation - Press conference - Marc Bergevin, General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens, is committed to helping young people awaken their hopes and dreams/

MONTRÉAL, April 27, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Marc Bergevin, GM of the Montreal Canadiens, is giving back to his cherished community of Point Saint-Charles where he was born and now resides, providing hope to young people so that, like him, they can pursue their dreams.

Acting as an ambassador, Marc Bergevin is teaming up with Share the Warmth in celebration of their 25^th anniversary to shine a light on how the organization transforms adversity into opportunity in the Point and beyond. Programs that help with youth development, access to good food for all, education, and employment training, are among the ways that Share the Warmth is helping to create a vibrant community where all members reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.

Fiona Crossling, Executive Director, Share the Warmth,
is extending an invitation to the media

Those in attendance:

Fiona Crossling, Executive Director, Share the Warmth 
Marc Bergevin, General Manager, Montreal Canadiens
Fleurlie Merveille, Hanen Falah, Roberto Lopez and Ben Melgar-Segal, program participants and now young volunteers, who will share their personal testimonies.

Grand premiere: Onsite presentation of the promotional video featuring Marc Bergevin and a classical guitar piece by two of the young volunteers who are also both musicians and music teachers in the Share the Warmth's music program.

Date:	Monday, May 2
Time:	4:45 p.m., reception beginning at 4:30 p.m. (before the Table of Hope event)
Place:	The Windsor, 1170 Peel Street, Montreal, The Crystal Room, main floor

SOURCE Share the Warmth

For information, interview requests and/or to confirm your attendance: For Share the Warmth: Sylvie Piché, Cell : 514-296-0694, [email protected]