Mom’s Jewels Helping Schools
STERLING, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW), the leading provider of extended service plans, raised $20,000 during a Mother’s Day jewelry campaign with retail partner JCPenney to support the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, which provides children in need with access to high-quality afterschool programs that inspire them to be smart, strong and socially responsible.
During the month of May, NEW made a donation for every jewelry and watch care plan sold, and JCPenney matched the total amount raised.
“NEW and JCPenney share many values, including a dedication to delivering quality service and giving back to the community,” said Kharl Mena, senior director for NEW. “We are honored to participate in a program that benefits less fortunate children and also supports our retail partner’s signature charity.”
The JCPenney Afterschool Fund partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, National 4-H and United Way of America to provide children with access to afterschool programs. Since its founding in 1999, JCPenney and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund have contributed more than $70 million to the afterschool cause.
NEW regularly supports worthy charitable causes in the communities where its employees live and work, often partnering with charities that benefit children.
About N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW)
NEW is the leading provider of extended service plans, buyer protection services and product support, providing coverage to more than 150 million consumers. Founded in 1983, NEW offers retailers and manufacturers innovative, customizable solutions for the delivery of customer service and support throughout the product ownership experience. NEW’s services provide revenue opportunities while building customer loyalty at every touch point – from purchase through trade-in to next purchase. Based in Sterling, Va., NEW operates 10 U.S.-based call centers and 12 Work-at-Home locations supported by a team of more than 5,500 employees. For more information, please visit NEW at www.newcorp.com or call 1-800 WHAT’S NEW (1-800-942-8763).
About The JCPenney Afterschool Fund
The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a charitable organization committed to providing children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that inspire children to be smart, strong and socially responsible. To date, JCPenney and the JCPenney Afterschool Fund have contributed more than $70 million to local afterschool programs in every JCPenney community through partnerships with the YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National 4-H and United Way of America. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org.
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