Stream Energy Expands Partnership with Captain Hope’s Kids

DALLAS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Stream Energy, the largest network marketer of energy in America, has announced expansion of the firm’s partnership with Captain Hope’s Kids, a charitable organization which meets the critical needs of homeless children in the North Texas area.

“We are very proud to draw deserved attention to Captain Hope’s Kids, which in 2009 touched the lives of 32,000 children from homeless families.”

As part of its commitment, Stream Energy unveiled a campaign, “A Big Difference Starts Small.” The initiative will include an extension of the company’s spring 2010’s record-setting diaper drive and the holiday seasonal Toy Drive. Additional initiatives will be announced soon.

To give greater visibility of the work of Captain Hope’s Kids, the organization’s Executive Director Jeanne Reyer will join Stream Energy Chairman Rob Snyder in helping to launch the Stream Energy-sponsored spectacular fireworks display climaxing the New Year’s Eve Big D NYE. The celebration at Victory Park in Dallas will air live on WFAA, Channel 8 December 31^st.

“New Year’s Eve is a celebration of renewal and hope,” said Snyder. “We are very proud to draw deserved attention to Captain Hope’s Kids, which in 2009 touched the lives of 32,000 children from homeless families.” He continued, “Families with children make up 47 percent of the homeless population in the Dallas metropolitan area. Captain Hope’s Kids provides needed goods and services to these unfortunates – and Stream Energy is going to help.” Captain Hope’s Kids works with 40 service providers to provide basic items to homeless mothers and their children.

One featured segment and one commercial sponsored by Stream Energy highlighting the work of the 20-year old non-profit organization will air on WFAA, Channel 8, during the New Year’s Eve program.

About Stream Energy

Since Rob Snyder, Pierre Koshakji and Stream Energy secured a Texas retail electric provider license in early 2005, the privately held company has become the longest-tenured direct selling energy company and one of the fastest growing companies in American business history. The company expanded from an initial Texas operational base into Georgia in 2008 to serve that state’s deregulated natural gas market and into Pennsylvania in 2010 to service that state’s electricity market. The Dallas-based company has more than 400,000 customers. Stream Energy provides a full-service approach to customer relationships, supported by the firm’s network marketing arm, Ignite, and a customer-advantageous pricing model.

About Captain Hope’s Kids

Captain Hope's Kids is committed to meeting the critical needs of homeless children. In 2009, through its partnership with approximately 40 homeless service providers in North Texas, Captain Hope’s Kids helped agencies provide $689,665 worth of critically needed supplies which included an estimated $471,959 worth of in-kind donations. They provided 468,453 diapers, wipes, formula, and hygiene items; over $186,356 worth of school uniforms, supplies and backpacks. The organization collects and distributes necessities like diapers, underwear, socks, strollers, school uniforms and hygiene items. Their recreational activities program provided $55,300 worth in recreational activities to homeless children; allowing them to get out of the homeless shelter setting, learn more about the world around them and have fun while doing so. For additional information about Captain Hope’s Kids, please visit www.captainhope.org.