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Over the years, GUESS? has repeatedly shown "giving back" is an integral part of the
way we do business. Contributing positively to our community and the environment is
so important to GUESS?, it was made part of the company's mission statement. Programs
such as fundraising for breast cancer research, providing aid to U.S. troops stationed
worldwide, preparing dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House, gathering
supplies for victims of natural disasters, or purchasing toys for needy children during
the holidays, show the GUESS? brand stands for more than simply a collection of
products. It symbolizes our commitment to the people and groups with whom we interact
daily. For our customers, it means creating innovative, high quality products. For our
employees, it means advancing their professional development. For the community, it
means supporting worthy charitable organizations and activities.
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The GUESS Foundation
Established in 1994, The GUESS? Foundation is dedicated to
positive change in the community. Careful attention is given to the numerous request
for financial assistance The GUESS? Foundation receives from non-profit organizations.
The GUESS? Foundation partners with and supports many organizations, including
those benefiting education, AIDS research and treatment, and the protection of
the environment. Following are a few of the organizations GUESS? has supports:
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Los Angeles Children's Bureau
GUESS? works with the Children's Bureau of Los Angeles to provide toys for
children who have been placed in foster care due to severe abuse and neglect.
Each year, GUESS? employees sponsor approximately 250 children and provide them
with a special holiday gifts.
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Divine Design / Project Angel Food
Divine Design is a non-profit organization that receives merchandise
contributions from top designers. The merchandise is later sold to the public
at a considerable discount. Proceeds from the sale benefit Project Angel Food,
a non-profit organization that provides hot meals for homebound patients living
with AIDS. Each year GUESS? donates merchandise to the event. In addition,
GUESS? employees volunteer to work in a booth selling merchandise for this
important cause.
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Best Buddies
The Best Buddies program develops job opportunities for people with
developmental disabilities. They have been successfully placing individuals in
the entertainment industry and law firms throughout Southern California since
1989. GUESS? is the first company in the garment industry to participate in the
Best Buddies program.
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Ronald McDonald House
The idea behind Ronald McDonald House is simple: provide a “home-away-from-home”
for families of seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby
hospitals. GUESS associates hit the kitchen to show their support by preparing
a special meal for the families at the RMH at Childrens’ Hospital in Los
Angles. After a long, stressful day at the Hospital, arriving at the House to
find a homemade meal served with a loving smile is a great relief for the
families. GUESS provided the delicious ingredients, and found that serving
up the tasty treats and spending an evening at the house truly made a difference
in everyone’s lives.
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Children's Hunger Fund
GUESS is proud to partner with Children's Hunger Fund (CHF), an organization
dedicated to meeting the needs of hungry children across America and around
the world. Last year, GUESS associates and their families gathered with
1,200 other volunteers from throughout Los Angeles County to take part in
wrapping thousands of donated toys for needy children living in low-income
areas during the holidays.
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Carousel of Hope
GUESS is a proud sponsor of Carousel of Hope, a nonprofit benefit ball supporting the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes Foundation. Carousel of Hope has already reaised over $65 Million dollars in the fight against childhood diabetes!
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Make A Wish Foundation
GUESS is a proud sponsor of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization who's primary purpose is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
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Best Friends Animal Society
In September 2004, GUESS? partnered with the Best Friends Animal Society to launch the upscale Marciano brand at a glamorous event at Los Angeles hot spot Dolce. Marciano made a splashing entrance into the fashion world by presenting a very generous donation to the charity. Best Friends operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals, providing adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs around the country. Best Friends is working with shelters, rescue groups and members nationwide to bring about a time when there will be no more homeless pets. The mission is driven by the simple philosophy that kindness to animals helps build a better world for all of us. The work of Best Friends is supported entirely through the donations of its members and supporters like GUESS?.
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Environmental Media Association
To celebrate the 2005 Academy Awards, GUESS? paired with Vanity Fair magazine and the Environmental Media Association for a star-studded evening of glitz and glam - all to support the environment. The Environmental Media Association (EMA) was founded in 1989 with the goal of using the entertainment community to influence the environmental awareness of millions of people. By weaving environmental messages within entertainment programming and using celebrities as positive role models, the EMA has a profound effect on how the public receives environmental information. GUESS? is proud of its commitment to the environment and its support of organizations like the Environmental Media Association.
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Feed The Children
GUESS is proud supporter of Feed The Children,
the 9th largest international charity in the U.S. Delivering food, medicine,
clothing and other living necessities to families who lack these essentials
due to famine, war, poverty or natural disaster is the driving mission of Feed
The Children. In FY 2004, Feed The Children shipped more than 143 million pounds
of food and other essentials to children and their families in all 50 states
and internationally, supplementing more than 1,040,700 meals each day. Since
its founding in 1979, the organization has reached out to help those in need
in more than 115 countries around the globe. To a child in need, every meal
provides a glimmer of hope.
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