These funds will be used for programs all across the United States, supporting three 2019 ETAF priorities: families and children, women, and young people.
| LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) releases $1,000,000 in grant funding to the following community based organizations to fight HIV/AIDS. These funds are a result of ETAF’s partnership with Macy’s, via their 2018 Thanks For Sharing program.
“Through Macy’s Thanks for Sharing program, we raise funds for charitable organizations like ETAF that have an incredibly positive impact in our communities. We are honored to partner with them to support, through this grant, the lives of youth, women, children and families affected by HIV and AIDS across the nation,” said Sam Harrison, vice president of giving and volunteerism at Macy’s. The following organizations will receive funding to implement our priorities in each area.
HISTORY OF MACY’S AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR Elizabeth Taylor and Macy’s have a long history of partnership in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Elizabeth Taylor was Founding Chair of Macy’s Passport, an awareness-raising fashion show and gala event which began in the 1980’s and continued for thirty years. In addition, Ms. Taylor was involved in related cause-driven promotions with Macy’s, including Glamorama and Fashion Pass. In 2017, ETAF supporters, actress Judith Light and renowned HIV specialist Dr. Michael Gottlieb MD, presented Macy’s with the inaugural Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Dr. Michael Gottlieb Partnership Award. Since the onset of the AIDS pandemic, Macy’s has supported top designers and community organizations in raising millions of dollars as well as invaluable HIV and AIDS awareness. ABOUT ETAF The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) provides direct care and support to people affected by HIV and AIDS. Inspired by Elizabeth’s personal passion for the cause, ETAF also engages with advocacy and education initiatives to advance its goal of an AIDS-free world. www.etaf.org For more information: Kelly Vogt Campbell Catherine Brown
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