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The Altirs Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded by George Altirs and his brother, Masoud ‘Mike’ Altirs, in 2013. This foundation has provided scholarships for students unable to afford schooling in the United States and in George’s native country, Lebanon. The Foundation’s mission is to extend educational opportunities to underprivileged youth and students.

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Created in 1994, The U.S. Soccer Foundation, headquartered in Washington, D.C., serves as the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States. As a national model organization for sports-based youth development, the foundation reflects George’s passion for improving the lives of underprivileged youths, especially through soccer. Many of the foundation’s participants have embraced more active and healthy lifestyles while nurturing their own personal development. The high-impact initiatives, like Soccer for Success, have offered safer environments for children to thrive. As a result, 77% of Soccer for Success participants said the program helped them try harder in school and over 86% said the program helped them avoid anti-social behaviors. With the support of numerous partnerships, the foundation has succeeded in the mentorship of kids, promoting healthier lifestyles, and improving junior delinquency and family engagement.

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The nonprofit awards program highlights the integrity and dedication of everyday heroes who seek to improve the lives of women and children within the areas of healthcare, social reform, and education around the world. Created in April 2016, the awards honor Roslyn S. Jaffe, the co-founder of dressbarn which later turned into the Ascena Retail Group, Inc., a multibillion dollar family of brands including Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant, dressbarn, and Lou & Grey. These financial awards seek to promote her determination and commitment to giving back in the communities in which the fashion industry conducts business.

Established in 1985, K.I.D.S (Kids in Distressed Situations) was founded by executives within the youth sector. In 2005, Fashion Delivers was created as a joint initiative by home fashion and adult apparel professionals. Today, K.I.D.S/Fashion Delivers Inc. is a nonprofit charity which accepts new product donations from hundreds of companies in the fashion, lifestyle, and youth-focused industries to help people in need. With over 45% of children living in low-income families and 22% of all children in the United States living below the poverty line, the organization seeks to connect retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individual donors to support people who’ve been impacted by poverty or tragedy. More than 97% of the revenue is dedicated to its programs that distribute apparel, shoes, accessories, home goods, toys, and books. Since its beginnings over 30 years ago, the charity has raised over $1.4 billion in donated products which have been extended to community partners, families, and children all across the globe.

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The Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball (FABB) is the largest annual fundraising benefit in the accessories industry. Founded in 1991, the ball has raised roughly $12 million for charities like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Coalition for the Homeless, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Yale Cancer Research. The event hosts over 850 members, including some of the fashion accessories industry’s most innovative leaders including fashion buyers and manufacturers.

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The purpose of the Social and Economic Action for Lebanon charity is to open doors for sustainable economic opportunities that strengthen underserved Lebanese communities. Reflecting George’s strong ethical values, the organization invests in people, regardless of background, political affiliation, or religion. Its purpose is to pursue goals with transparency and respect and to respond to the economic plights of all within the Lebanese communities. Founded in 1997, the organization has been able to serve 25,000 families throughout Lebanon with the support of over 116 projects focusing on areas like agriculture and land, water and irrigation, women in the workforce, fisherman and the sea, and business skills.

In association with the NYPD and law enforcement communities, The Police Athletic League focuses on supporting and inspiring New York City youths to realize their full potential and become productive members of society. The nonprofit includes diverse programs that span various age groups including Head Start, Universal Pre-K education, summer day camps, and middle school extracurricular opportunities. In addition, the league offers continued support through evening teen centers, youth employment initiatives, college readiness programs, and juvenile justice programs.

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Capelli Sport proudly supports National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® demonstrating their commitment through various initiatives. In 2021, they launched a collection of Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts, in addition to making a donation to NBCF. In 2022, Capelli Sport continued their support by donating products, serving as a Gift In Kind Partner. These products were utilized in NBCF’s Hope Kits and during their Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreats, furthering their mission to provide valuable resources and support to those affected by breast cancer.