Christie Cookies $25,000 Charity Giveaway is a Sweet Deal for Struggling Nonprofits

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to headlines* that nonprofits were suffering from decreased contributions, Christie Cookies has decided to celebrate its 25th anniversary by making multi-thousand-dollar donations to the nonprofits and charitable organizations most revered by its cookie fans by creating The Christie Cookies $25,000 Charity Giveaway.

Christie Cookies would like to spread the word of this sweet deal and invites customers nationwide to nominate nonprofit and charitable organizations dearest to their hearts online at www.ChristieCookies.com. The contest runs until October 15 and the most-nominated charity will receive a check for $10,000. The runner-up wins $5,000 and 10 more will receive $1,000 each.

"We are fortunate to have achieved success by doing what we love for so many years," said Fleming Wilt, president of Christie Cookies. "We want to extend heartfelt gratitude to those who devote themselves to improving the quality of life of others."

About Christie Cookies

Christie Cookies began in a small apartment kitchen in Nashville and has grown to serve customers and corporations nationwide, normally processing 250 mail orders per hour and 900 per hour during peak season and shipping approximately 250 mail order boxes daily, as many as 7,500 gift packages daily during peak season. Christie Cookies contain no preservatives are made using only the finest ingredients, including rich chocolate, fresh macadamia nuts, plump raisins, real butter and Heath(R) toffee. Every batch is mixed by hand and cookies are baked fresh when ordered.

For more information, or to arrange for a tour, contact Sue O'Donnell at 615-242-3817 x132. Or email her at sue.odonnell@christiecookies.com.

* The proportion of charitable nonprofits reporting decreased contributions grew from 34 percent for January through September 2008 to 52 percent for October 2008 through February 2009. For more information visit: http://www2.guidestar.org/rxa/news/news-releases/2009/number-of-nonprofits-reporting-decreased-contributions-rose.aspx.

Celebrating 25 Years of Smiles!

    The Christie Cookie
    1205 3rd Ave. North
    Nashville, TN 37208
    615.242.3817 x132
    1.800.458.2447
    ChristieCookies.com

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