Youth INC and RBC Capital Markets Partner to Raise Funds for Kids

WHAT:                

Youth INC is honored to partner with RBC Capital Markets for the first RBC Trade for the Kids. On June 11^th, RBC Capital Markets will donate 100 percent of net commissions on U.S. Equities to benefit Youth INC's 57 nonprofit partner organizations and thousands of youth in need.            

WHY:                   

RBC Trade for the Kids provides a vehicle for RBC Capital Markets to support Youth INC and its venture philanthropy model that empowers, develops and educates nonprofit organizations serving young people. 

WHO:                  

Youth INC supports the grassroots nonprofits that help New York City kids who have the potential, but not the chance for the magical opportunities that can change their lives -- and our city's future. From PowerPlay NYC's summer camp programs and Friends of the Children's role modeling to Futures and Options' professional training, Youth INC's unique venture philanthropy model helps the city's best-run, laser-focused youth nonprofits with the mentors, connections and capital that can best help our kids. Since inception, Youth INC has raised more than $55 million for youth, empowered over 130 nonprofits, and impacted the lives of more than 600,000 youth.  

RBC Capital Markets is the corporate and investment banking arm of the Royal Bank of Canada. RBC Capital Markets is a premier investment bank that provides a focused set of products, services and expertise to corporations, institutional investors and governments around the world. With over 7,000 professionals in 15 countries, we deliver our products and services to clients in over 100 countries through operations across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

WHEN:                

Thursday, June 11th 2015

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:              

RBC Capital Markets

Brookfield Place

200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10080

MEDIA:                

Representatives from Youth INC and RBC Capital Markets will be available to discuss RBC Trade for the Kids throughout the day.  

Youth INC   

RBC Capital Markets

Joel Moore

Sanam Heidary

[email protected]

[email protected]

(212) 885-0468 

(212) 618-5589