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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
March 21, 2007 CONTACT: Angela Jones, Public Information Officer 
(916) 440-1355, or (916) 919-3090 
www.shra.org 
CITY TO CELEBRATE PARTNERSHIP WITH MAGIC JOHNSON AT 
GRAND OPENING OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER 
WHAT: 
The City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) in 
partnership with the Magic Johnson Foundation will hold a grand opening of the Magic Johnson 
Community Empowerment Center. The center is one of only three in the state of California. 
Community Empowerment Centers serve as comprehensive one stop facilities to provide youth 
and adults access to technology and educational resources that will improve academic 
performance as well as prepare them for the emerging job market. 
WHEN: 
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 – 1:30 p.m. 
WHERE: 
Phoenix Park Resident Activity Center, 4400 Shining Star Drive, Sacramento, 95823 
WHO: 
Former NBA Star Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Founder of “The Magic Johnson Foundation 
Institute”; Mayor Heather Fargo; Councilmember Bonnie J. Pannell; Anne Moore, Executive 
Director, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA); Kathy Kossick, Executive 
Director, Sacramento Employment Training Agency (SETA). 
Other sponsors of the Magic Johnson Foundation Community Empowerment Center include 
Freddie Mac, Microsoft, Sutter Health, PG&E, California Endowment, Best, Best & Krieger, 
Brown Construction, New Faze Development, Sacramento Convention Center & Visitors Bureau, 
and Florin Road Partnership. 
WHY: 
Phoenix Park was chosen as the location for the center because of the success of the city’s 
community rebuilding effort and the positive impact on children and families through the 
provision of after school activities and summer programs, community resources, and service 
providers for residents. 
The Magic Johnson Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 that focuses on 
improving and addressing the health, educational, and social needs of inner city residents. The 
Foundation has made a strong commitment to bridge the digital divide by providing technology 
grants to socially and economically neglected communities. 
VISUALS: 
Remarks by Mr. Johnson; special presentations; photos with sponsors; ribbon-cutting; media 
interviews. 
CALL FOR 
SPONSORSHIPS: The Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center is offering a unique opportunity 
for sponsorships to support the ongoing operations for the center. For more information, 
contact Tracie Stafford at (916) 525-2566.