OAKLAND, Calif. - (Business Wire) During these tough economic times, budget cuts are an unfortunate reality. That means important kids’ programs everywhere, despite dedication and hard work, are getting scaled back or even eliminated. Clorox® Clean-Up®, the only all-purpose cleaner powered by Clorox® Bleach, is here to help. Through its new Power A Bright Future grant program, the Clorox® Clean-Up® team will award five grants of $10,000 each to applicable kids’ programs – in hopes of enriching kids’ lives across the country. From November 2-29, 2009, the Clorox® Clean-Up® team invites individuals to nominate non-profit kids’ programs for a Power A Bright Future grant by submitting a photo and short essay about the project for consideration. Each winner will receive a $10,000 grant to help the project grow and flourish. Winners will also be featured within an advertisement in an issue of People magazine.
“Moms are very important to us and we want to help them in every way possible – from helping them clean their homes to helping provide an enriching after-school program for their kids,” said Selin Alkan, Associate Marketing Manager at The Clorox Company. “These important programs have the power to shape lives and bring about positive change for kids everywhere, and the Clorox® Clean-Up® team is thrilled to be able to help.”
A panel of influential children’s advocates including representatives from the National Education Association Health Information Network, Mom Central Consulting and Extraordinary Mommy.com will review all submissions and select 50 finalists based on criteria that includes: impact of program on kids; quality of the entry; and fitting within the contest theme of helping kids’ programs .
From December 7th – January 17th 2010, the public will have the opportunity to vote online (www.facebook.com/cloroxcleanup) for their favorite kids’ program. The final five will be announced by the last week of January. As a thank you for voting, consumers will receive a Clorox ® Clean-Up® coupon the first time they vote.
“No matter what, today’s kids absolutely deserve a brighter future,” said Stacy DeBroff, founder of Mom Central Consulting. “Non-profit organizations that are focused on our youth can use all the help they can get. There is no more important investment than those involving children. By participating in this program, local children’s programs have the opportunity to expand current programming, reach more children and, above all else, enrich and change lives.”
For more information about the Power A Bright Future grant program, including official contest rules and entry guidelines, log on to (www.facebook.com/cloroxcleanup).
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2008 revenues of $5.3 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works® Natural Cleaners, Armor All® and STP® auto-care products, Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita® water-filtration systems, Glad® bags, wraps and containers, and Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products. With 8,300 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in more than two dozen countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $73.4 million to non-profit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2008 alone, the foundation awarded $3.7 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $5.3 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/
Ketchum for Clorox
Mary Seltzer, 415-637-5776
mary.seltzer@ketchum.com
