(November 16, 2009 - Houston, TX) - Silverleaf Software, a provider of custom software solutions and web content management services, has joined forces with Black Elk Energy, an independent oil and gas operator, to benefit an exemplary Louisiana charity. On May 17, 2010, Black Elk Energy will host its second annual Empowering the Community charity golf and cook-off event with the goal of more than doubling the inaugural event's donation amount. Net proceeds from the event will once again go to benefit the Louisiana Association Community Action Partnerships (LACAP), an organization that assists over 600,000 residents of Louisiana annually. Silverleaf Software will design, host and maintain the Empowering the Community website on behalf of Black Elk as a part of Silverleaf’s community action program and inherent charitable spirit. Proceeds from the first Empowering the Community event were used by LACAP to build a training center in Baton Rouge, which will equip people with the skills necessary to weatherize homes. Silverleaf hopes to provide its quality web services to further the success of this worthy cause and enhance LACAP’s financial ability to positively affect the lives of those in need.

“We are thrilled to be even a small part of the success of this event. Members of the Silverleaf family are extremely impressed with the efforts of LACAP to make positive impact within the Louisiana community. We look forward to the tournament this year and building a solid relationship with both Black Elk and LACAP going forward”, says Jeremy Pierson, President of Silverleaf Software. “Giving back is an essential aspect of responsible business and being able to make an impact on not only individuals but entire communities makes all the efforts of the Silverleaf team worthwhile.”

For more information on the event contact Kari Schoeffler, Public Relations Specialist of Black Elk Energy, on 281.598.8660 or visit www.EmpoweringTheCommunity.com. Pictures from the inaugural Empowering the Community are provided by Deep Foto and can be found at: http://orders.deepfoto.com/Events/Empowering-The-Community-2009/

About Silverleaf

Silverleaf Software (www.silverleafcms.com) is a provider of custom software solutions with a web hosting division called Silverleaf CMS Hosting. The company boasts some of the most advanced as well as easiest-to-use tools for website management and content management, robust user and group management with authentication and authorization for website resources. Silverleaf Software also offers services in website design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing (pay-per-click) and web application development.

About Black Elk Energy

Black Elk Energy, LLC (www.blackelkenergy.com) is an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded by seasoned industry executives, the company is dedicated to creating exceptional returns in oil and gas through acquisition and exploitation. Black Elk Energy has a distinctly different structure with a focus on North American clean burning natural gas.

About LACAP

Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships (LACAP - www.lacapinc.org) is a private, nonprofit agency organized to promote programs engaged in raising the economic and social standards of low-income residents in the State of Louisiana. LACAP manages the community action programs in all 64 parishes of the state. Each year, LACAP’s community action agencies assist over 600,000 Louisiana residents.

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