Mattel Announces Creation of the Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children’s Fund & Inaugural Round of Grants in Honor of World ...
30 Novembro 2012 - 4:40PM
Business Wire
In honor of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2013, Mattel Inc. (Nasdaq:
MAT) and the Mattel Children’s Foundation today announced the
creation of the Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children’s Fund, with
the purpose of making a difference in the lives of children
affected by HIV/AIDS in the U.S. by helping to meet their diverse
needs, educating and advocating on their behalf, and bringing joy
and fun into their lives. The fund, which will be exclusively
endowed by the Mattel Children’s Foundation and managed by the
California Community Foundation, will grant funds to non-profit
organizations which support the needs of children affected by
HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
More than 15 years ago, former Mattel executive Joe Cristina
turned the personal tragedy of an HIV-positive diagnosis into an
opportunity to make a difference by founding the Children Affected
by AIDS Foundation (CAAF). Through his vision and leadership, CAAF
raised $40 million since its inception dedicated to impacting
children affected by HIV/AIDS through support of nonprofit
organizations providing social, educational, recreational and other
programs addressing the critical needs of these children. To hear
Joe tell his story, click the following link:
http://bit.ly/Skxcy1.
Mattel, the Mattel Children’s Foundation and Mattel employees
have been there every step of the way with continued and
multi-faceted support. In June 2012, CAAF joined forces with fellow
nonprofit Keep a Child Alive (KCA) in order to better serve
children affected by HIV/AIDS in regions of the world where the
greatest need exists.
“The most challenging part of leading CAAF has been knowing
there are more than 33 million people infected with HIV globally
and 16 million children who have been orphaned as a result – and
just not being able to do enough,” said Cristina. “Through the
efforts of KCA and the Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children’s Fund,
we will collectively be able to fulfill the needs and bring joy to
more children affected by HIV/AIDS around the world.”
Chosen based on several criteria, including previous partnership
with CAAF, geographic diversity, and diversity in the types of
services provided, the inaugural grant recipients are:
- The Laurel Foundation, Pasadena, Calif.
- The mission of The Laurel Foundation is to empower children,
youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS through educational and
support programs in a safe and trusting environment.
- Amigos Sin Barreras/Friends Without
Borders, Redondo Beach, Calif. - Founded to prevent the spread of
HIV and AIDS through aggressive outreach and education in the
community and to enhance the lives of persons living with this
disease.
- Chicago House, Chicago, Ill. - Chicago
House serves individuals and families by providing housing,
employment services, medical linkages, HIV prevention services, and
other supportive services to those who are disenfranchised by
HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, and/or gender nonconformity.
- Food For Life Network, Miami, Fla. -
Dedicated to feeding men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS
in Miami-Dade County since 1987.
- USC Maternal, Child and Adolescent
Center, Los Angeles, Calif. – Its mission is to provide
comprehensive multidisciplinary care to women, children,
adolescents, and their families with special health needs in a
culturally sensitive environment.
- New York Council on Adoptable Children,
New York, N.Y. - Founded in 1972, to insure that legally freed
older and special needs children in the New York City foster care
system, and children affected by AIDS, are placed with permanent,
loving families. COAC acts on the belief that every child deserves
such a family.
“We at Mattel are proud to honor the important work begun by Joe
Cristina, who tirelessly led CAAF for almost two decades, through
the Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children’s Fund,” said Kevin Farr,
Mattel CFO and Chairman, Mattel Children’s Foundation. “The first
six recipients of grants from this fund represent the great need
that exists for children affected by HIV/AIDS in the U.S. We are
honored to help these organizations continue their support and
outreach.”
California Community Foundation (CCF) has been an essential
resource for philanthropy and civic engagement in Greater Los
Angeles since 1915. With more than $1 billion in assets, CCF is one
of the largest foundations of any kind in the nation. As a
community foundation, CCF is a tax-exempt, public organization
committed to transformative change in communities across Los
Angeles and around the world.
About The Mattel Children’s Foundation
Established in 1978, The Mattel Children's Foundation’s vision
is making a meaningful difference, one child at a time. The
Foundation provides cash grants through domestic and international
grant making programs, as well as international scholarships to
children of employees, matching gifts and volunteer grants for
Mattel employees. The Foundation also continues its tradition of
partnering with exemplary nonprofit partners, such as Special
Olympics, Save the Children, the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA,
the Children's Hospital Association CHA), Playworks and the
Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Mattel Children's Foundation is funded
exclusively by cash donations from Mattel, Inc.
About Mattel
Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide leader in the
design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The
Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®,
the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®,
Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco R/C®, as well as
Fisher-Price® brands, including Thomas & Friends®, Little
People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired
toy lines. In 2012, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's
"100 Best Companies to Work For" for the fifth year in a row.
Mattel also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's
"100 Best Corporate Citizens" and the "World's Most Ethical
Companies." With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif.,
Mattel employs nearly 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories
and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are
"Creating the Future of Play." Visit us at
www.mattel.com, follow us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/mattel or Twitter @Mattel.
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