LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort
to provide a healthier and happier Thanksgiving, premier global nutrition company
Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), once again partnered with two Los Angeles based non-profit organizations,
the Union Rescue Mission (URM) and A Place Called Home (APCH), to
provide Thanksgiving meals to those
in need. The events strive to help those in Los Angeles who otherwise might not have a
Thanksgiving meal. In the city of
Los Angeles alone, 36 percent of
people live below the poverty line and more than 36,000 people are
without a home.
"Thanksgiving is a time to be
grateful for all we have, and to give back to those who need a
helping hand, and so we are proud to partner with Union Rescue
Mission and A Place Called Home to support the great work they do
each and every day for our community," said Rich Goudis, CEO of Herbalife
Nutrition.
On November 18, Herbalife
Nutrition executives teamed up with the URM for its
126th annual Thanksgiving
celebration where 6,000 homeless men, women and children were
served Thanksgiving meals. In
addition, 4,000 guests enjoyed Herbalife Formula 1 shakes prepared
by volunteers. Guests also received snack packs filled with
Herbalife Nutrition products and toiletry gift bags. This is the
7th year the Company has participated in this event.
"Our friends at Herbalife Nutrition have been a key part of the
daily nutrition at URM, and their delicious shakes have been a
highlight of our Thanksgiving
celebration for years!" said Reverend Andy
Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission.
On November 22, Herbalife
Nutrition and the LA Galaxy Foundation along with its players
donated $10,000 to support APCH's
23rd annual Thanksgiving
meal distribution. The donation is provided in conjunction with the
Joint Community Program partnership between the LA Galaxy
Foundation and Herbalife Nutrition that aims to improve the lives
of children living in the underserved communities of Los Angeles. Herbalife Nutrition volunteers
and LA Galaxy players distributed 600 Thanksgiving meals complete with all the
trimmings for families to enjoy on Thanksgiving Day. Additionally, more than 1,000
families returned in the afternoon to enjoy a hot pre-Thanksgiving dinner served by volunteers at
APCH.
"We are extremely excited to continue to give back to our
community alongside our partners at Herbalife Nutrition," said LA
Galaxy President Chris Klein.
"Giving our time, money and resources to the Los Angeles community is paramount for the LA
Galaxy and we are honored to support such an impactful organization
like A Place Called Home."
This is the 16th year that Herbalife Nutrition has
partnered with APCH to provide Thanksgiving meals. What started in 1994
with three turkeys has grown today to serve more than 25,000 pounds
of turkey and along with groceries to the families.
For more information visit www.Herbalife.com.
ABOUT HERBALIFE LTD.
Herbalife Nutrition is a
global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world
healthier and happier. The Company has been on a mission for
nutrition - changing people's lives with great nutrition products
& programs - since 1980. Together with its Herbalife
Nutrition independent distributors, the Company is committed
to providing solutions to the worldwide problems of poor nutrition
and obesity, an aging population, sky-rocketing public healthcare
costs, and a rise in entrepreneurs of all ages. The
Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, most of which
are produced in Company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching
with an Herbalife Nutrition independent distributor, and
a supportive community approach that inspires customers to embrace
a healthier, more active lifestyle.
The Company's targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and
fitness and personal care products are available
exclusively to and through dedicated Herbalife
Nutrition distributors in more than 90 countries.
Through its corporate social responsibility
efforts, Herbalife Nutrition supports the Herbalife
Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa
Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in
need. The Company is also proud to sponsor more than 190
world-class athletes, teams, and events around the globe,
including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy, and numerous
Olympic teams.
The Company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF)
with net sales of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To
learn more, visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
The Company also encourages investors to visit its investor
relations website at ir.herbalife.com as financial and
other information is updated and new information is posted.
ABOUT A PLACE CALLED HOME
Set in one of the toughest
neighborhoods in the country, A Place Called Home provides a safe,
nurturing environment with proven programs in arts, education and
wellness where youth gain hope, trust and self-respect, and develop
the life skills and courage to transcend gangs, drugs and poverty
and take ownership for their own lives.
For the past 25 years, APCH has served more than 19,000 at-risk
youth (ages 8-21) in their educational, personal and artistic
endeavors. Located in South Central Los Angeles, the organization
secures an empowering learning environment through community
outreach and activities, in hopes that children will gain core
values of respect, empathy, accountability, courage and hope. This
is accomplished through programs in education, arts and wellbeing,
inspiring them to make a meaningful difference in their communities
and the world. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @APCH2830, like
us on Facebook.com/APCH2830 and view our content at
www.youtube.com/apch2830.
Website: http://www.apch.org
ABOUT LA GALAXY FOUNDATION
The LA Galaxy Foundation,
the 501c(3) organization associated with the LA Galaxy, is
dedicated to assisting the community in which the team lives,
works, and plays. LA Galaxy players, coaches, alumni and staff
spend countless hours giving back to the community at local
schools, hospitals, fields, and events. The LAGF continually
strives to aid organizations that meet its mission of supporting
and creating education, health, and soccer-related activities and
programs for youth in the greater Los
Angeles area. For more information, visit
www.lagalaxy.com/community/foundation.
ABOUT UNION RESCUE MISSION
Union Rescue Mission is a
non-profit organization dedicated to serving people experiencing
homelessness. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue
missions of its kind in the United
States and is the oldest in Los Angeles. It provides a
comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including
food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian
recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance,
education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women,
children and families. For more information, please visit
www.urm.org.
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