Verona, NJ - February 20, 2015
Chavez for Charity, a leading fashion accessories company supporting some of today's most important and necessary charitable initiatives, is pleased to announce three new charity partners: Gift for Life, The Painted Turtle, and Girls Inc.
As of January 1, 2015, 25% of the gross profit from the sales of select bracelets and necklaces will benefit these three non-profit organizations.
"We deeply appreciate Julie and Joe's unique dedication to charitable causes and their tireless work ethic," says Stu Teller, chair of the Gift for Life board. "Chavez for Charity has quickly become a tremendous success story because of their leadership and vision."
Gift for Life was founded in 1992 by a small group of gift industry professionals who felt compelled to respond to the tragic loss of talented friends and colleagues to AIDS. With each Signature Collection black bracelet and black necklace sold, 25% of the gross profit will be donated to Gift for Life.
The Painted Turtle seeks to reach beyond illness, to inspire children with life-threatening diseases to become their greater selves. With each CfC Kids multi-colored bracelet sold, 25% of the gross profit will be donated to The Painted Turtle.
Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 138,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique issues girls face. With each CfC Kids pink bracelet sold, 25% of the gross profit will be donated to Girls Inc.
Chavez for Charity was founded in 2013 by fashion jewelry designer Julie Marie Chavez and Joe Cerbo. To date, they have donated over $400,000 to their various partner charities.
Featured on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, in Better Homes and Gardens magazine, and in numerous other print and online publications, Chavez for Charity jewelry can be found in over 2,000 leading retail locations throughout the United States, as well as online at chavezforcharity.com.
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About Chavez for Charity
Chavez for Charity was founded in early 2013 by jewelry designer Julie Marie Chavez and Joe Cerbo. Through the sale of a colorful assortment of fashion accessories, Chavez for Charity's mission is to raise money and awareness for over 20 of today's most important and necessary charitable initiatives. CfC donates 25% of the gross profit from the sale of their products to organizations like Partners In Health, Water.org, V-Day, Best Friends Animal Society, Gift for Life, Pencils of Promise and STOMP Out Bullying.
More information is available at chavezforcharity.com.
