Locally, AMC Awards $45,000 to Two Organizations
Leawood, Kan. (Sept. 24, 2014) – AMC Theatres is proud to announce New York City-based City Harvest, Inc. and Starlight Children’s Foundation NY*NJ*CT received a combined $45,000 through the AMC Cares Charitable Grant Fund. During the AMC Cares Charitable Grant Fund Annual Ceremony, AMC announced the 2014 awards for 37 charitable organizations nationwide. This year, AMC donated $755,000 in cash and more than $3 million in in-kind donations to charities that support children and youth.
Two charitable organizations in New York City received cash grants made possible by the AMC Cares Charitable Grant Fund:
- City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization dedicated to feeding hungry New Yorkers by rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste. With $25,000 from the AMC Cares Charitable Grant Fund, City Harvest’s Fruit Bowl will provide low-income children with healthy snacks. This grant will expand the City Harvest’s Fruit Bowl to include 320 classrooms at 83 sites and will provide low-income children with 570,000 lbs. of fresh fruit and low-fat dairy.
- Starlight Children’s Foundation serves children who suffer from chronic or serious illnesses, physical disabilities and injuries. A $20,000 grant will help fund Starlight Escapes, family outings that create fun, positive memories for seriously or chronically ill children aged 4-18 and their parents and siblings. AMC Movie Days are popular among Starlight children in New York because of wheelchair-accessible seating for children with limited mobility.
“AMC theatres are an important part of the social fabric of the neighborhoods and communities we serve,” said Gerry Lopez, CEO and president of AMC. “Through the AMC Cares Charitable Fund, our associates nationwide have the opportunity to participate in giving back to meaningful charitable organizations in their own communities.”
This year, organizations that support youth and children were asked to visit amctheatres.com/donations to fill out an application by July 18. A group of AMC associates from around the country selected the charities they felt best fit AMC’s goals and values, and allocated the cash from the AMC Cares Charitable Grant Fund and other resources accordingly.
The AMC Cares Charitable Grant Fund is a component fund of Tulsa Community Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that worked closely with AMC to administer the AMC Annual Grant Evaluation process to pare down the applicants to the selected recipients.
AMC Cares Charitable Grants – AMC Committee-Awarded Cash Recipients
Adult and Child Mental Health Center – IN ($20,000)
Camp for Kids – MO ($15,000)
Chances and Services for Youth – IN ($5,000)
City Harvest – NY ($25,000)
Eden Autism Services – NJ ($15,000)
Family and Community Education and Support – CO ($20,000)
Guadalupe Centers, Inc. – MO ($20,000)
Happy Hollow Children’s Camp – IN ($10,000)
Harvesters – The Community Food Network – MO ($25,000)
Hollenbeck Police Activities – CA ($15,000)
Home Works – MO ($15,000)
Hoops for Hope – KS ($5,000)
Just Like You – KS ($15,000)
Lake Mary Center – KS ($10,000)
Make Way for Books – AZ (25,000)
Make-A-Wish Foundation – MO ($20,000)
Mercy Health Foundation – MO ($10,000)
Operation Breakthrough – MO ($10,000)
Pathfinders Milwaukee – WI ($10,000)
PF Bresee Foundation – CA ($25,000)
Philadelphia Children’s Alliance – PA ($10,000)
Pomeroy – CA ($10,000)
Prevention Education – NJ ($10,000)
School on Wheels – IN ($15,000)
Starlight Children’s Foundation – NY ($20,000)
The Moyer Foundation – PA ($25,000)
Together We Rise – CA ($25,000)
United Way – Kansas City – MO ($20,000)
Variety Children’s Charity – MO ($10,000)
Women of Tomorrow – FL & MI ($10,000)
AMC Cares Charitable Grants – AMC Committee-Awarded In-Kind Recipients
Beverly’s Birthdays – PA (Annual Pass)
Free Arts for Abused Children of New York City – NY (Paper Passes)
Harvesters – The Community Food Network – MO (On-Screen PSAs)
Just Like You – KS (Movie Screening)
KaBoom! – D.C. (On-Screen PSAs)
Make-A-Wish Foundation – MO (Annual Passes)
PF Bresee Foundation – CA (On-Screen PSAs)
Pomeroy – CA (Annual Passes)
Prevention Education – NJ (Paper Passes)
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – TN (On-Screen PSAs)
Starlight Children’s Foundation – NY (Paper Passes)
The Moyer Foundation – PA (On-Screen PSAs)
Together We Rise – CA (On-Screen PSAs)
AMC Cares Charitable Grants – Guest-Focused Initiatives/Additional Grant Recipients
Autism Speaks – NY ($25,000)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – MO ($100,000)
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – MO ($25,000; On-Screen PSAs)
The Autism Society – MD ($25,000)
Will Rogers Foundation – CA ($100,000)
About Starlight Children’s Foundation NY*NJ*CT
Starlight Children’s Foundation New York*NJ*CT is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 100 healthcare facilities. Founded in 1982, Starlight is a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Collaborating with innovators in pediatric healthcare, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Starlight partners with more than 1,750 healthcare facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year. To learn more, visit www.starlight.org/newyork.
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