Bill of Rights Institute to Honor Veterans by Donating $1 of every $10 of Curriculum Sales to Veterans Inc

Arlington, VA -   During Veteran's Day week 2011, the Bill of Rights Institute will pay tribute to veterans past and present by donating $1 of every $10 of curriculum sales to Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization that helps veterans re-gain control of their lives in order to eliminate homelessness among veterans.

Beginning at 12 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, $1 of every $10 of educational resources purchased on the Bill of Rights Institute website will support this honorable cause.

From its founding to today, the Institute has remained steadfast in its mission of educating young people about the Constitution. Through educational resources on America's Founding documents and principles, and intensive teacher programs, the Institute has significantly increased the Constitutional knowledge and understanding of over 18,000 teachers. The Institute’s educational resources, national Being an American Essay Contest, and Constitutional Academy have provided a better understanding of the Constitution to more than 1.9 million students.

"By providing 10 percent of our total Veteran's Day Campaign sales to Veterans Inc., the Bill of Rights Institute will not only benefit veterans but their families as well." says Jason Ross, Ph.D., Vice President of Education Programs at the Bill of Rights Institute. "American veterans have protected the Constitution, and we're proud to honor their sacrifice."

About Veterans Inc.

Veterans Inc.’s mission is to help veterans re-gain control of their lives to eliminate homelessness among veterans. In many cases, Veterans Inc. actually saves lives, as their clients tell them time and again. They aim to remain a leading provider of services that improve the lives of veterans and their families by providing the highest quality services; and continuing to create new opportunities in the areas of health, employment and housing. For more information visit www.veteransinc.org.

About The Bill of Rights Institute

The Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focused on educating young people about the Constitution. The Institute was launched in September 1999 to fill the need expressed by many high-school teachers for educational materials about American Founding documents and principles. For information visit www.BillofRightsInstitute.org.