NEENAH, Wis., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know
that nearly 23 percent of women-owned small businesses did not get
a shot at the first round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
loans provided by the CARES Act due to eligibility
reasons?1 Poise®, a
brand committed to uplifting women in all aspects of life, is proud
to launch Poise® Bounce Back Grants, a program that will award 30
cash grants at $15,000 each to
qualifying women-owned small businesses experiencing financial
hardships due to COVID-19.
The Little Milk Bar, Alex
Elle and Base Butter are exemplary female
entrepreneurs with business offerings that uplift women and
challenge the status quo, which is why Poise has already granted
them, along with seven other small businesses, $15,000 grants in an earlier round of
funding.
"I was so tired of breastfeeding my son in dirty bathroom stalls
and hot parked cars in tears. So, I decided to start a brand that
supported and empowered breastfeeding moms to help give them the
confidence to feed their baby whenever they needed to," says
Lindsay White, Poise Bounce Back
Grant recipient and owner of The Little Milk Bar. "This grant from
Poise will help keep us afloat as things slowly begin to open
up again and will be a saving grace!"
Starting today through Tuesday, June 30,
2020, applications are open on
www.Poise.com/en-us/bounce-back-grant for 20 remaining
$15,000 cash grants. Once
applications close, the entries will be carefully reviewed, and 20
women-owned small businesses will be selected to receive grants.
See the website for a full list of eligibility criteria and more
details on how to apply.
"Poise knows many women have dedicated their lives to building
small businesses from the ground up, and within months, the
economic impact of COVID-19 has been detrimental," said
Sarah Paulsen, creative and design
director for Kimberly-Clark's North American feminine-care brands.
"We know many female entrepreneurs are struggling right now and
want to do what we can to ensure they stay afloat and can continue
on their journey."
Additionally, Poise is teaming up with small business
owners Melissa Gerstein and
Denise Albert of The MOMS to host a
series of virtual panel discussions starting in July. Each session
will feature a robust mix of speakers and topics designed to help
female entrepreneurs adapt and grow their businesses during these
fast-changing, unprecedented times. Qualifying attendees will have
the opportunity to apply for micro-grants totaling $50,000 funded by Poise. Follow @TheMomsNetwork
on Instagram, Facebook and @TheMoms on Twitter for updates and
information on how to participate.
For more information on the Poise Bounce Back Grants,
eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit
www.Poise.com/en-us/bounce-back-grant.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve,
Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position
in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a
healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business
thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to
learn more about the company's 148-year history of innovation,
visit Kimberly-Clark.com or follow us on Facebook or
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1 A nationwide survey of female small business
owners conducted by Builders and Backers, Her
Corner, Springboard Enterprises and Hello Alice
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