TAMPA,
Fla., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big
Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), the preeminent one-to-one
youth mentoring organization in the
United States, is excited to announce the fundraising
results from Ulta Beauty's month-long in-store
donation program in support of BBBS' youth-focused
wellness initiatives. Through a national partnership between
BBBS and the Ulta Beauty Charitable
Foundation, Ulta Beauty's customers and 53,000
associates raised more than $2.4
million to support BBBS' wellness programs,
training and resources for young people across the
country.
From May 19 through June 15, 2024,
Ulta Beauty's customers and associates donated at checkout across
Ulta Beauty's nearly 1,400 stores and on Ulta.com, as well as
through local community events to expand the reach of BBBS'
initiatives. The program benefited more than 200 Big Brothers Big
Sisters agencies, reaching nearly 5,000 communities.
"We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Ulta Beauty to
raise funds that directly support the wellness and well-being of
young people. As the challenges facing America's youth grow in our
rapidly changing society, mentorship has proven to be a powerful
tool in helping to build resilience and a sense of belonging for
young people," said Big Brothers Big Sisters of America President and CEO, Artis Stevens. "Through a shared passion for
uplifting young people, we look forward to continuing to work with
Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation to ensure we provide resources
and opportunities that ignite the power and promise of youth
nationwide."
"Ulta Beauty is committed to unleashing possibilities in
our communities, leaving a positive impact in the world around us,"
said Dave Kimbell, chief executive
officer of Ulta Beauty and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan
Chicago board member. "Our partnership with Big Brothers Big
Sisters is a true testament to what we can accomplish when we use
beauty as a force for good, and I'm so proud of how our guests,
associates, and partners came together to champion mental health
and wellbeing programming and inspire joy in so many."
As a national well-being partner and as part of the company's
ongoing commitment to championing joy, Ulta Beauty is also
supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters in offering custom experiences
and access to self-care, self-expression and self-discovery
resources to hundreds of thousands of young people. Together,
Ulta Beauty and Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted a number of
activities including distribution of wellness kits for youth facing
stress, anxiety and other challenges and educational clinics where
Littles were introduced to topics like the importance of good
personal care. Many of the BBBS agencies also engaged directly with
Ulta Beauty associates to discuss the BBBS mission and its
initiatives, deepening our connections in each community.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest and
most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. Our mission is to create
and support mentoring relationships that help all young people
reach their potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters' evidence-based
approach is designed to foster positive outcomes from kindergarten
into adulthood, enabling every young person we engage and support
to dream bigger and have greater confidence, higher educational
achievement, professional success, and lasting, fulfilling
relationships. We have more than 230 local affiliated agencies
serving over 5,000 communities across all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. For more
information, visit: www.bbbs.org.
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