Teen-led Youth Philanthropy Council and female-founded, LA-based footwear brand Jellypop are gearing up to break some records and do some good. Just in time for holiday gifting, the brand and organization will set a new world record with a donation of more than 21,000 shoes to those in need.
The event will be held this Saturday December 7, 8am to 2pm, at the Sharp Healthcare Spectrum Center. “By purposely making this a live event, we hope to not only provide new shoes for women and toys for children, but to also create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our youth volunteers, raising awareness and inspiring future generations of givers,” says Youth Philanthropy Council Founder Augustus Holm, who founded the nonprofit when he was 13 years old.
The giveaway will be hosted outside Sharp HealthCare’s corporate headquarters in Kearny Mesa. “The Foundations of Sharp HealthCare are thrilled to collaborate with the Youth Philanthropy Council for this event,” adds Christina Jordan, Chief Development Officer for Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus. “Making a positive impact on the lives of San Diegans and their families is central to Sharp HealthCare’s mission. We are so pleased to facilitate community service initiatives like these and support those in need.”
With hundreds of volunteers already confirmed and thousands of women and children in need set to receive gifts on December 7, YPC and Jellypop are seeking additional teen volunteers and donations to make this record-breaking event the youth-led charity event of the year.
