Five non-profit kids organizations were awarded a $10,000 Power A Bright Future grant by Clorox® Clean-Up®. Clorox hosted the online contest on Facebook to help sustain and grow kids projects diminished by economic budget cuts. The five organizations that received the most online votes were awarded $10,000. Grant winners are:
- The Center for Courageous Kids – Scottsville, Ky.
- For Jamie's Sake – Ashland, Ky.
- El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYOs) – El Paso, Texas
- The Riverview Foundation AIM (Access to Inspiration and Motivation) – Topsham, Maine
- The Up Side of Downs of Greater Cleveland – Cleveland, Ohio
"It's a bright day for these organizations and our Clorox Clean Up team – we are proud to be able to support such important projects," said Selin Alkan, Associate Marketing Manager at The Clorox Company. "Collectively, these projects received a total of 133,000 votes, which demonstrates the volume of need these organizations share. We look forward to seeing these nonprofit kids programs flourish. Please check back on our Facebook page for info on their progress!"
About Power A Bright Future Grant Program
During these tough economic times, budget cuts are an unfortunate reality. That means important kids programs everywhere, despite dedication and hard work, are getting scaled back or even eliminated. Through its Power A Bright Future grant program, the Clorox® Clean-Up® team awarded five grants of $10,000 each to applicable kids programs – in hopes of enriching kids lives across the country.
Throughout November 2009, the Clorox® Clean-Up® team invited individuals to nominate nonprofit kids programs for a Power A Bright Future grant by submitting a photo and short essay about the project for consideration. A panel of influential children's advocates including representatives from the National Education Association Health Information Network, Mom Central Consulting, After-School All-Stars and Extraordinary Mommy.com reviewed submissions and selected 50 finalists, based on criteria that included: impact of program on kids, quality of the entry, and fitting within contest theme of helping kids programs.
Nearly 5,000 submissions were received from across the nation during the contest's 30-day call for entries phase, which ended on November 29, 2009. From December 7, 2009 – January 17, 2010, the public cast votes online for their favorite program. Clorox awarded the five organizations that received the most votes $10,000 to help the projects grow and flourish. An advertisement in an issue of People magazine will feature the winners as well.
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2009 revenues of $5.5 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Green Works® natural cleaners; Armor All® and STP® auto-care products; Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration systems; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. With approximately 8,300 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $77 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2009 alone, the foundation awarded $3.6 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $7.8 million. For more information about Clorox, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.
Contacts:
The Clorox Company
Selin Alkan, 510-271-3055
selin.alkan@clorox.com
or
Ketchum
Mary
Seltzer, 415-637-5776
mary.seltzer@ketchum.com
