GameStop Salutes Military Heroes
November 01 2017 - 1:14PM
Celebrates five-years of partnering with the Call
of Duty Endowment to help veterans find jobs
GameStop announced today that it will once again be accepting
donations at its GameStop and ThinkGeek stores nationwide from
November 2 - 30 for two military charities:
The Call of
Duty Endowment (the Endowment), which funds best in class
nonprofits that help veterans earn high quality jobs and raises
awareness of the value vets bring to the workplace; and
Snowball Express, which serves the children and
families of America’s fallen military service members.
Starting November 2nd, GameStop and ThinkGeek
guests can help give thanks for our nation’s veterans and their
families by donating at the point-of-purchase when shopping at any
GameStop or ThinkGeek store, or gamestop.com. The Endowment and
Snowball Express will directly benefit from each donation
collected, with 100% of all donations being split equally between
the two charities. PowerUp Rewards members who donate $1 or more
during this time, will receive triple reward points on the donation
amount only.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of GameStop’s partnership
with the Endowment. Since 2012, GameStop has helped the Endowment
place more than 4,500 veterans transitioning back into civilian
life, in meaningful jobs through raising donations and the sale of
various Call of Duty branded merchandise.
“Over the last five years, GameStop and its guests have helped
the Call of Duty Endowment fund the placement of over 4,500
veterans in rewarding jobs. That represents an entire Brigade of
vets,” said Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director for the Endowment.
“Without GameStop and its guests’ partnership, getting the
resources to do the important work of helping vets find jobs
wouldn’t be possible.”
This marks the second year GameStop has launched an in store
campaign benefitting Snowball Express. The charity uses the
donations to host the largest gathering in the world of children
who have all lost a parent while serving our country. More than
1,700 children and surviving spouses attend the annual five-day
holiday program dedicated to help them heal, create hope and happy
memories.
About the Call of Duty Endowment The Call of
Duty Endowment is a non-profit foundation founded by Bobby Kotick,
CEO of Activision Blizzard. The organization seeks to help veterans
find high-quality careers by supporting groups that prepare them
for the job market and by raising awareness of the value vets bring
to the workplace. For more information about the Call of Duty
Endowment, please visit www.callofdutyendowment.org.
About Snowball ExpressSnowball
Express, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serves the
children and families of America’s fallen military heroes. Our
mission is to honor America’s fallen military service members who
have made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11 by humbly serving the
families they left behind. By connecting these families we champion
their children’s future success by creating opportunities for joy,
friendship, education, and communal healing. To learn more about
Snowball Express, visit: www.snowballexpress.org.
About GameStop GameStop, the world’s
largest video game retailer, offers the best selection of new and
pre-owned video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles,
in both physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a
wide variety of pop vinyl toys, collectibles, board games and more.
Through GameStop’s unique buy-sell-trade program, gamers can trade
in video game consoles, games, and accessories, as well as consumer
electronics for cash or in-store credit. The company operates
thousands of locations nationwide, and fans can find their local
GameStop using the store locator tool.
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simple.
Media Contacts:
Martha SoteloGameStop
Corporation817-424-2099marthasotelo@gamestop.com
Joy PhillipsCall of Duty
Endowment212-843-8096jphillips@rubenstein.com
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