SmileDirectClub Launches Foundation to Empower Those Navigating Transitions
November 19 2020 - 04:27PM
SmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the oral care company with the
first medtech platform for teeth straightening, today announced the
formation of the SmileDirectClub Foundation, a nonprofit charitable
entity created to empower the most vulnerable in our society to
gain access to the tools, skills and the confidence they need to
put their best face forward during times of transition in their
education or careers. The SmileDirectClub Foundation bolsters the
mission-driven Company’s corporate responsibility and philanthropic
efforts.
“SmileDirectClub’s customers have shared countless stories of
how their lives have been changed thanks to a boost in
self-confidence from getting a straighter, brighter smile that they
love,” said John Sheldon, SmileDirectClub Chief Marketing Officer
and President of the SmileDirectClub Foundation Board. “The
SmileDirectClub Foundation is there to make sure that this key
element of self-confidence is extended beyond our Club Members so
that the most vulnerable people are empowered to positively impact
their own lives and our communities.”
The SmileDirectClub Foundation will provide year-round support
to several Signature Charitable Partners, including Hire Heroes
USA, which empowers U.S. Military members, veterans and spouses to
succeed in the civilian workforce, and Year Up, an organization
that provides young adults with the skills, experience and support
to reach their full potential through careers and higher education.
Additional Signature Charitable Partners will be added in the
future to serve needs in Nashville and elsewhere across the US, and
globally, in addition to awarding annual grants to other
organizations aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
"Hire Heroes USA empowers our clients to obtain jobs that not
only meet their professional goals, but also help them reach
financial security and stability for themselves and their
families.” said Andrew Sandoe, Hire Heros USA CEO. “We are grateful
to the SmileDirectClub Foundation for their support in improving
the well-being of our nation's veterans and military spouses."
“Year Up is excited to start this partnership with
SmileDirectClub Foundation as we continue providing young people
with in-demand skills to launch meaningful careers,” said Gerald
Chertavian, Year Up Founder and CEO. “Their support will allow us
to reach more young adults in need of an opportunity with some of
the nation’s largest companies who are in need of their
talent.”
Since launching in the U.S. in 2014, SmileDirectClub has become
one of the fastest-growing health technology companies, serving
over one million customers around the world.
About
SmileDirectClubSmileDirectClub, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC)
(“SmileDirectClub”) is an oral care company and creator of the
first medtech platform for teeth straightening. Through its
cutting-edge telehealth technology and vertically integrated model,
SmileDirectClub is revolutionizing the oral care
industry, from clear aligner therapy
to its affordable, premium oral care products line.
SmileDirectClub’s mission is to democratize access to a smile each
and every person loves by making it affordable and convenient for
everyone. SmileDirectClub is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee
and operates in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United
Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain.
For more information, please visit SmileDirectClub.com.
About Hire Heroes USAHire Heroes USA empowers
US military members, veterans and spouses to succeed in the
civilian workforce. Our organization offers personalized one-on-one
coaching, professionally revised resumes, mentoring, workshops, a
job board, career fairs and more, to tens of thousands of
job-seeking veterans and military spouses annually. Hire Heroes USA
prioritizes transparency, earning a 4-star rating from Charity
Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum Seal. Funded exclusively
through public donations and private grants, we provide our
services at no cost to clients. For more information about our
organization, visit hireheroesusa.org.
About Year UpYear Up is an award-winning,
national 501(c)3 organization that enables motivated young adults
to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers by providing the
skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach
their full potential. Through an intensive training program, Year
Up utilizes a high-expectations, high-support model that combines
marketable job skills, stipends, coursework eligible for college
credit, and corporate internships at more than 250 top companies.
Its holistic approach focuses on students' professional and
personal development to enable young adults with a viable path to
economic self-sufficiency and meaningful careers. Year Up has
served more than 30,000 young adults since its founding in 2000.
Year Up is active in 35 campuses across the U.S., including
Arizona, Baltimore, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia,
Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York
City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South
Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington. Year Up has been voted one of
the “Best Non-Profits to Work For” by The NonProfit Times. To learn
more, visit www.yearup.org, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter.
Contact: SmileDirectClub Media Relations:
Press@SmileDirectClub.com
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