Bloomingdale's Continues Fundraising for Mentoring USA
Bloomingdale's underscores its commitment to underserved youth in America through an incredible auction donation and continued support
NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bloomingdale's commitment to underserved youth in the United States and its commitment to Mentoring USA is significant and unwavering. Showcasing its meaningful and impactful investment in Mentoring USA, Bloomingdale's and the NBA are generously auctioning off 2 VIP Tickets to the 2015 NBA All Star Game, Roundtrip Airfare, Hotel Accommodations, a Private Tour of Madison Square Garden, a $2,500 Bloomingdale's Shopping Spree and More – click link here to bid! Auction concludes on January 26.
"Bloomingdale's has been supporting Mentoring USA for over 17 years across the country. As the largest group of mentors within Mentoring USA, there are currently over 160 Bloomingdale's employees that serve as mentors," said Anne Keating, Bloomingdale's Senior Vice President of Public Relations, Special Events, Corporate Philanthropy. "Bloomingdale's has supported various fundraising programs over the years including Fashionable Fundraiser, a 3-day nation-wide event which raises much needed funds for Mentoring USA. This year's event will be held from February 24 – 26 at all Bloomingdale's locations. We continue to honor Mentoring USA's vision with special events and promotions such as the NBA All-Star Game auction in which 100% of proceeds benefit the charity."
"Mentoring USA would not be where we are today without the support of Bloomingdale's," stated Maria Cuomo Cole, Mentoring USA's Chairman. "When my mother, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, founded Mentoring USA twenty years ago, Bloomingdale's was one of our very first supporters and they have continued their significant investment of time, money and outstanding creativity to ensure our young people have the best mentors possible and change the trajectory of their lives."
To learn more about Bloomingdale's significant investment in mentoring and Mentoring USA, click here.
About Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's is America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy's, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 34 Bloomingdale's stores and 13 Bloomingdale's, The Outlet Stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, New Hampshire, California, and Texas. In addition, Bloomingdale's has an international presence with a location in Dubai. Be sure to follow @bloomingdales on social media, become a Loyallist, and for more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com
About Mentoring USA
Mentoring USA is a leading national provider of one-to-one site-based mentoring programs to enable young people to achieve their potential. Mentoring USA works with children from elementary school to youth aging out of the foster care system to help them make positive life choices, bridge the achievement gap and combat school dropout through the support of caring, trained adult mentors. The curriculum includes healthy lifestyles/nutrition, BRAVE (which includes anti-violence, diversity appreciation and anti-bullying components), financial literacy and entrepreneurship initiatives, career development and other programs.
Mentoring USA's programs have a proven track record of success—99% of the students in Mentoring USA's school-based and community-based mentoring programs have consistently moved on to the next grade level. Mentoring USA also provides international mentoring programs through Mentoring Italia and Mentoring Espana.
Mentoring USA Press Contact:
Ellen Christman
908-938-3373
[email protected]
Bloomingdale's Public Relations:
Julia Austin/Jamie Frankel
212-705-2439/212-705-3911
[email protected]/ [email protected]
SOURCE Mentoring USA
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