RADCLIFF, KY - October 27, 2008 - USA Cares took part in the River City Street Rods Car Show on Oct. 11 at the Southwest Community Festival to raise awareness of the organization's mission to help military families.

River City Street Rods President J.B. Speed invited USA Cares to the event. Proceeds from the car show after expenses and the 50/50 raffle will be donated to the organization. More than 215 cars appeared at the show that included a DJ, prizes, food, contests, awards and vendors.

The crew of the River City Street Rods said they chose USA Cares because they thought they should support the troops. They will donate proceeds again next year to USA Cares and are also working on an event to happen a few weeks after 2009's Kentucky Derby.

"This is what community is all about," USA Cares Director of Business Development Kim Moorman said. "By getting the word out about USA Cares, organizations can really make a difference in the lives of military families."

About River City Street Rods Inc.

River City Street Rods Inc. was established in 1978 in Louisville, Ky. The group strives to be a community-oriented club and every year sponsors cruises or shows where all proceeds are donated to various charities. For the past three years, the group has donated to USA Cares to show its support of the troops serving our country to protect our freedom. Two years ago, the club took over hosting the Southwest Car Fest and more than 200 cars attended both years.

About USA Cares

USA Cares is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that helps military families bear the burdens of service with financial and advocacy support. In five years, USA Cares has received 13,000 requests for help and distributed more than $5 million in grants. Military families anywhere in America can apply for assistance through the USA Cares web site, http://www.usacares.org or by calling 1-800-773-0387. For more information on USA Cares contact jrevell@usacares.org.

USA Cares, Inc.

USA Cares, Inc.

USA Cares exists to help service members and their families across America and around the globe. USA Cares provides support with relevant and direct assistance that improves challenging situations and betters the life and well-being of America's service members who ask so little, yet give so very much. Helping service members and their families with quality of life issues using grants, counseling and mentorship.

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