Rebuilding Together and Crate and Barrel Revitalize the American Care Foundation/Academy in Dallas
DALLAS, March 31, 2014 /3BL Media/ – On Friday, April 4, 50 associates from home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel will join with Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit with a vision of a safe and healthy home for every person, to revitalize the American Care Foundation/Academy (ACF).
The American Care Foundation/Academy (ACF) addresses the social and economic needs of children in underprivileged communities while restoring and strengthening families. They support families through education, assistance, and training aimed at providing children with the opportunities necessary to compete in our quickly changing world. The changing economic times demand an increase in extended child care. The American Care Academy provides an innovative child care learning center to address the needs of underprivileged youth. Encompassing sociological and educational development, The American Care Academy is an advocate in providing children residing in low-income areas a positive environment.
During the workday, 50 Crate and Barrel volunteers will join Rebuilding Together’s Dallas affiliate to update the library and older-youth after-school area; create a new computer room for students; assemble new furniture; update the playground; repair a fence; paint and landscape.
“Rebuilding Together is so appreciative of Crate and Barrel and its associates who are making a difference in the lives of the children and families served by the American Care Foundation/Academy,” said Charley Shimanski, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together. “By providing these critical repairs and renovations to the American Care Academy, we are helping to provide a positive environment in which these children and families can succeed.”
In 2012, Crate and Barrel began a three-year agreement with Rebuilding Together. Crate and Barrel and Rebuilding Together have joined forces to support – with both financial contributions and volunteers – national “build” projects that will provide critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-efficient upgrades for low-income homeowners and community centers at no cost to recipients.
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About Crate and Barrel:
Working directly with European ateliers and factories to import their products, Crate and Barrel was among the first North American companies to make contemporary tabletop and kitchenware designs affordable to consumers. Now in its 50th year, Crate and Barrel is a multi-channel family of brands and an internationally-recognized industry leader, known for exclusive housewares and furniture designs, excellent value and superb customer service. To learn more about Crate and Barrel, visit www.crateandbarrel.com.
About Rebuilding Together:
Rebuilding Together is a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home. Our focus provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes and community centers at no cost to service recipients. Our impact extends beyond the individuals served to revitalize and stabilize vulnerable neighborhoods and communities across the country. Our 187 local affiliates complete more than 10,000 rebuild projects a year thanks to the efforts of 100,000 volunteers from corporate partners, skilled trades professionals and everyday good citizens. Join us — visit www.RebuildingTogether.org.
About American Care Foundation:
The American Care Foundation was founded in 2001 by Ms. Patricia Williams. It is a non-profit organization established to identify and assist in issues that negatively impact children. Their desire and goal is to address social and economic needs of children in underprivileged communities while restoring and strengthening families. They support families through education, assistance, and training aiming to provide children with opportunities necessary to compete in a changing world.
About American Care Academy:
American Care Academy was founded 12 years ago by Ms. Patricia Williams with the goal of empowering children in underserved communities. The Academy plans to accomplish this mission through highly effective learning programs, social development and community involvement...thereby giving children the basic intellectual tools to make a significant impact to society while overall enhancing their lives.
