The RealReal and Partners Help Fund Black Girls CODE Expansion
June 19 2020 - 3:20PM
The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL)—the world’s largest online marketplace
for authenticated, consigned luxury goods—and its partners in the
company's recent capital raise are coming together to give back to
the community. The RealReal is donating $250,000 to Black Girls
CODE, which, along with an additional $235,000 contributed by its
partners, will help the organization expand the reach of its new
virtual coding classes and camps.
“I built Black Girls CODE to increase the number of women of
color in STEM fields by providing girls with computer science and
technology exposure and skills,” said Kimberly Bryant, Founder and
Executive Director of Black Girls CODE. “Taking our classes virtual
in this current climate has made it possible for us to
significantly expand the number of students we can reach, and this
generous donation from The RealReal and its partners will help
accelerate our progress toward the goal of training 1 million girls
by 2040.”
Black Girls CODE focuses on empowering girls of color ages seven
to 17 to become innovators in science, technology, engineering and
math (STEM) fields. Through a mix of classes, camps and events,
Black Girls CODE provides Black youth with the in-demand technology
and programming skills to occupy jobs in the rapidly growing tech
industry.
Joining The RealReal in its donation to Black Girls CODE
are:Tier I Donors: Credit Suisse,
Julie WainwrightTier II Donors:
Sidley Austin LLP, StifelTier III Donors: Bank of
America, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, UBS
“We are committed to supporting and advocating for diversity in
our communities, and I appreciate our partners for joining this
collective effort to make an impact,” said Julie Wainwright, CEO of
The RealReal. “We are proud to be partnering with Black Girls CODE
to empower girls of color and create a more diverse next generation
of coders.”
About Black Girls CODESince 2011, Black Girls
CODE has been committed to providing girls from underrepresented
communities access to technology and the 21st century skills
necessary to become tech leaders. Black Girls CODE’s organizational
vision is to increase the number of women of color in the digital
space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become
innovators in STEM fields, and builders of their own futures
through exposure to computer science and technology. Black Girls
CODE has reached over 20,000 students with 15 chapters across the
U.S. and in South Africa. Our goal is to teach 1 million girls to
code by the year 2040.
About The RealReal, Inc.The RealReal is the
world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned
luxury goods. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by
experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for
consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have 150+ in-house
gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect
thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new
life to pieces by hundreds of brands, from Gucci to Cartier,
supporting the circular economy. We make consigning effortless with
free in-home pickup, drop-off service and direct shipping for
individual consignors and estates. At our stores in LA, NYC and San
Francisco, customers can shop, consign, and meet with our experts.
At our 10 Luxury Consignment Offices, three of which are in our
retail stores, our expert staff provides free valuations.
Black Girls CODE Press Contact:Amanda
D'Annucci-KeanDirector of Developmentamanda@blackgirlscode.org
The RealReal Press Contact:Erin SantyHead of
Communicationspr@therealreal.com
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