American Eagle Establishes the AE Foundation, Expanding the Brand’s Longtime Commitment to the Mental Health and Well-Being of Young Adults
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has launched the AE Foundation, expanding its commitment to support causes that improve the lives of teens and young adults. The foundation will focus on mental health and well-being, empowering authenticity, and uplifting its customer community.
The AE Foundation will award Signature Grants of up to $100,000 and Community Grants to grassroots organizations. On World Mental Health Day, the foundation announced its first Signature Grant of $100,000 to Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), a nonprofit co-founded by actress Glenn Close that works to end mental illness stigma.
American Eagle and Aerie, along with their customers, have donated over $1.6 million to BC2M since 2021. The AE Foundation will announce another Signature Grantee for the 2024 holiday season on Giving Tuesday. It will also offer volunteer opportunities for AE associates to support mental health initiatives in their communities.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) ha lanciato la AE Foundation, ampliando il suo impegno a supportare cause che migliorano la vita degli adolescenti e dei giovani adulti. La fondazione si concentrerà su salute mentale e benessere, promuovendo l'autenticità e sostenendo la sua comunità di clienti.
La AE Foundation offrirà Signature Grants di fino a $100,000 e Community Grants a organizzazioni locali. In occasione della Giornata Mondiale della Salute Mentale, la fondazione ha annunciato il suo primo Signature Grant di $100,000 a Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), una nonprofit co-fondata dall'attrice Glenn Close che lavora per porre fine allo stigma riguardante la malattia mentale.
American Eagle e Aerie, insieme ai loro clienti, hanno donato oltre $1.6 milioni a BC2M dal 2021. La AE Foundation annuncerà un altro beneficiario di Signature Grant per la stagione natalizia 2024 martedì di donazione. Offrirà anche opportunità di volontariato per gli associati AE a supporto delle iniziative di salute mentale nelle loro comunità.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) ha lanzado la AE Foundation, ampliando su compromiso para apoyar causas que mejoran la vida de los adolescentes y jóvenes adultos. La fundación se enfocará en salud mental y bienestar, empoderando la autenticidad y elevando su comunidad de clientes.
La AE Foundation otorgará Signature Grants de hasta $100,000 y Community Grants a organizaciones locales. En el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental, la fundación anunció su primer Signature Grant de $100,000 a Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), una organización sin fines de lucro cofundada por la actriz Glenn Close que trabaja para terminar con el estigma de la enfermedad mental.
American Eagle y Aerie, junto con sus clientes, han donado más de $1.6 millones a BC2M desde 2021. La AE Foundation anunciará otro beneficiario de Signature Grant para la temporada navideña de 2024 en el Martes de Donación. También ofrecerá oportunidades de voluntariado para los asociados de AE para apoyar iniciativas de salud mental en sus comunidades.
아메리칸 이글 아울핏터스(NYSE: AEO)는 10대와 젊은 성인의 삶을 개선하는 원인을 지원하기 위해 AE 재단을 출범했습니다. 이 재단은 정신 건강과 웰빙, 진정성을 지원하고 고객 커뮤니티를 강화하는 데 중점을 둘 것입니다.
AE 재단은 최대 $100,000의 시그니처 보조금과 지역 조직을 위한 커뮤니티 보조금을 수여합니다. 세계 정신 건강의 날에 재단은 정신 질환의 낙인을 없애기 위해 여배우 글렌 클로즈가 공동 설립한 비영리 단체 Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)에 $100,000의 첫 번째 시그니처 보조금을 발표했습니다.
아메리칸 이글과 에리, 그리고 그들의 고객은 2021년 이후 BC2M에 $1.6 백만 이상을 기부했습니다. AE 재단은 2024년 홀리데이 시즌을 맞아 기부 화요일에 또 다른 시그니처 수혜자를 발표할 예정입니다. 또한 AE 구성원들이 지역 사회의 정신 건강 이니셔티브를 지원할 수 있는 자원봉사 기회를 제공할 것입니다.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) a lancé la AE Foundation, élargissant son engagement à soutenir des causes qui améliorent la vie des adolescents et des jeunes adultes. La fondation se concentrera sur la santé mentale et le bien-être, en favorisant l'authenticité et en valorisant sa communauté de clients.
La AE Foundation attribuera des Signature Grants allant jusqu'à 100 000 $ et des Community Grants à des organisations locales. À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale, la fondation a annoncé sa première Signature Grant de 100 000 $ à Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), une organisation à but non lucratif cofondée par l'actrice Glenn Close qui travaille à mettre fin à la stigmatisation autour des maladies mentales.
American Eagle et Aerie, avec l'aide de leurs clients, ont fait don de plus de 1,6 million de dollars à BC2M depuis 2021. La AE Foundation annoncera un autre bénéficiaire de la Signature Grant pour la saison des fêtes 2024 lors du Mardi de don. Elle proposera également des opportunités de bénévolat pour les employés AE afin de soutenir les initiatives de santé mentale dans leurs communautés.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) hat die AE Foundation ins Leben gerufen, um sein Engagement zur Unterstützung von Anliegen, die das Leben von Teenagern und jungen Erwachsenen verbessern, zu erweitern. Die Stiftung wird sich auf psychische Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden, die Förderung von Authentizität und die Stärkung ihrer Kunden Gemeinschaft konzentrieren.
Die AE Foundation wird Signature Grants von bis zu 100.000 $ und Community Grants an lokale Organisationen vergeben. Am Weltgesundheitstag für psychische Gesundheit gab die Stiftung ihren ersten Signature Grant in Höhe von 100.000 $ an Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) bekannt, einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, die von der Schauspielerin Glenn Close mitbegründet wurde, um das Stigma psychischer Krankheiten zu bekämpfen.
American Eagle und Aerie haben zusammen mit ihren Kunden seit 2021 über 1,6 Millionen $ an BC2M gespendet. Die AE Foundation wird am Giving Tuesday einen weiteren Signature Grant-Empfänger für die Feiertagssaison 2024 bekannt geben. Sie wird auch Freiwilligenmöglichkeiten für AE-Mitarbeiter anbieten, um die Initiativen zur psychischen Gesundheit in ihren Gemeinden zu unterstützen.
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AE Foundation to award its first Signature Grant of
$100,000 - Co-founded by award-winning actress and activist Glenn Close, BC2M works to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness
Courtesy of AEO and American Eagle
“Today, on World Mental Health Day, we are so pleased to launch the AE Foundation and formally expand our philanthropic commitment as we continue to support, empower and positively inspire our customer community,” said Jennifer Foyle, President, Executive Creative Director, AE & Aerie. “American Eagle is a leading brand for 15-25 year olds–which means we have a unique opportunity to directly engage with millions of young adults to help them prioritize mental health and well-being. Through our partnership with Bring Change to Mind, we are opening a dialogue, building awareness and creating a better future for all.”
Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is a nonprofit co-founded by award-winning actress and activist Glenn Close that works to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. BC2M will be the first recipient of an AE Foundation Signature Grant to fund its outreach and high school programs. The American Eagle brand first partnered with BC2M in 2021, collaborating with BC2M ambassador, actor and activist Chase Stokes to launch a limited-edition graphic tee, where
“We are humbled, honored and grateful to have the opportunity to work with the American Eagle brand, its customers, associates and now the AE Foundation,” said Glenn Close, Co-Founder, Bring Change to Mind and award-winning actress & activist. “Over the last three years, their support has enabled us to scale our high school mental health clubs and programming to reach teens across the country. As our largest impact donor since my family established Bring Change to Mind in 2010, I am eternally grateful for American Eagle’s support in bringing mental health conversations and peer led action to young people across the country.”
Other Ways the AE Foundation Is Giving Back to Its Customers and Communities
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On Giving Tuesday (December 3), the AE Foundation will announce a Signature Grantee for the 2024 holiday season. As part of its mission, the foundation will periodically issue grants of up to
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In an effort to make a significant impact at the local level, the AE Foundation will soon begin issuing Community Grants of up to
$15,000 - The AE Foundation will also provide a variety of volunteer opportunities for AE associates to support mental health initiatives and other programs in the communities where they live and work.
About Bring Change to Mind’s Revels & Revelations fundraiser:
- Glenn Close and the BC2M board of directors will host the 12th Annual Revels & Revelations fundraiser in support of teen mental health.
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Craig Brommers, Chief Marketing Officer - American Eagle will be on hand to announce the launch of the AE Foundation and present BC2M with its
$100,000 - Actress, writer, director, producer and New York Times bestselling author Amy Poehler will be honored with the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award. BC2M Ambassador and multi-talented performer Wayne Brady will be presented with the Champion of Change Award for his remarkable advocacy and support of BC2M high school students.
About American Eagle
Since 1977, American Eagle has offered an assortment of specialty apparel and accessories for everyone that enables self-expression and empowers our customers to celebrate their individuality. The brand has broadened its leadership in jeans by producing innovative fabric with options for all styles and fits for all at a value. We aren’t just passionate about making great clothing, we’re passionate about making real connections with the people who wear them. Visit www.ae.com to find your perfect pair of #AEJeans.
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle® and Aerie® brands. The company operates stores in
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