Celebrate the Grand Opening of ALDI at Art Place at Fort Totten

WHAT: The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is proud to announce the grand opening
of ALDI at Art Place at Fort Totten, delivering an affordable, high-quality grocery store to the
greater Northeast D.C. community.

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The store is ALDI’s second location in Washington, D.C., and part of The Cafritz Foundation’s
expansive two-million-square-foot mixed-use development in the Fort Totten neighborhood.
The grand opening on Thursday, December 5th will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony with
remarks from Jane Cafritz, President and CEO of The Cafritz Foundation, ALDI District
Manager Andrew Heisig and other community leaders. Light refreshments will be provided.
As part of the event, ALDI will offer gift cards ranging from $10 to $100 for the first 100
customers, a chance to win free produce for a year, branded tote bags and keychains.
Stay updated on openings and events at Art Place Fort Totten by following @artplacedc on
Instagram or visiting www.artplacedc.com. For more information on The Cafritz Foundation,
please visit http://www.cafritzfoundation.org.

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WHEN: Thursday, December 5th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WHERE: 435 Ingraham Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20011

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HOW: Press, including broadcast vans, are welcome to arrive early for set-up or interviews.
Please contact Maria Prymak (maria@thebrandguild.com) to coordinate parking and any media
set-up needs.

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ABOUT THE MORRIS AND GWENDOLYN CAFRITZ FOUNDATION
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is the largest private, independent, local
foundation dedicated exclusively to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The Foundation is
the legacy of Morris Cafritz--one of Washington’s leading commercial and residential builders
from the early 1920s to the mid-60s--and is committed to improving the quality of life for

residents of the area. Since 1970, the foundation has granted awards totaling more than $447
million. In just the last ten years, $185 million has been awarded to more than 961 organizations
in Community Services, Arts & Humanities, Education, Health and the Environment.

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ABOUT ALDI U.S.
About ALDI U.S. ALDI is one of America’s fastest-growing retailers, serving millions of
customers across the country each month. Our disciplined approach to operating with simplicity
and efficiency gives our customers great products at the lowest possible prices. For seven years
running, ALDI has been recognized by the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index as #1 in
Everyday Low Price.* ALDI strives to have a positive impact on its customers, employees and
communities by being socially and environmentally responsible, earning ALDI recognition as a
leading grocer in sustainability.** In addition to helping protect the planet, ALDI helps customers
save time and money through convenient shopping options via in-store, curbside pickup or
delivery at shop.aldi.us. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Maria Prymak
maria@thebrandguild.com
(717) 557-7569

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