Tommy Hilfiger grants over $1.2mn funding in US

“I have a tremendous personal commitment to supporting autism awareness and research, and I believe strongly in the missions of these organizations,” added Tommy Hilfiger.

“Autism Speaks is grateful to The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation for its generous support,” said Liz Feld, President of Autism Speaks. “Tommy and his wife, Dee, have been devoted partners of our organization and advocates for the autism community, raising awareness and funds for our research and family services initiatives.

“This generous gift from the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation is further testament to their commitment to the one in 88 children in the U.S. on the autism spectrum.”

As part of its ongoing support of these organizations, the Foundation will expand its digital presence on tommy.com to include additional information on funding activities and partner organizations. Supplementing the 2012 monetary grants, the Foundation will also support Jumpstart and Helen Keller International with product donations. Further details on these initiatives will be announced in partnership with these organizations.

"Jumpstart is thrilled that Tommy Hilfiger has joined our family as a national sponsor and official outfitter of our Jumpstart Corps member uniforms,” said Jumpstart President and CEO, Naila Bolus. “Tommy Hilfiger’s investment in early education through Jumpstart is a testament to its commitment to improving the lives of children in low-income neighborhoods.”

Tommy Hilfiger established The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation in December 1995 to help empower America’s youth, developing and supporting programs and partnerships that build and promote healthy communities by supporting education, health and cultural programs.

The Foundation believes education and family is the cornerstone for today’s diverse youth population. For children to succeed in today’s global society, a stronger emphasis must be placed on higher education leading to greater career opportunities. The Foundation also recognizes the importance of building a healthy community and is committed to investing in organizations and cultural programs that impact the physical well-being of at risk youth and family programs.

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