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Kendra Scott Launches Foundation to Empower Women and YouthToday, Kendra Scott announced the launch of the Kendra Scott Foundation, a component of the Austin Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, that's committed to empowering women and youth in the areas of health and wellness, education, and entrepreneurship. Kendra Scott started this brand with the intention of doing good first and selling jewelry second - this philanthropic mentality has been embedded into every facet of the company. The Foundation will allow Kendra Scott to do even more good and serve as an overarching platform to deepen the brand's investment in changing the lives of women and youth. The announcement coincides with International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the achievements of women and a moment that perfectly aligns with the Company's focus and the Foundation's mission and purpose. Kendra Scott has proudly donated more than $50 million to local, national, and international causes since 2010. The three pillars of health and wellness, education, and entrepreneurship are the driving forces behind Kendra Scott's long-standing programs and partnerships, which include (but not limited to):
In addition to the many programs now supported by the Kendra Scott Foundation, the Company also hosts "Kendra Gives Back" community events, where 20 percent of purchases made in-store and online will directly benefit a cause designated by the customer. Kendra Scott also supports community causes through in-kind product donations to countless local nonprofit organizations and donates a percentage of sales from the Shop for Good collection to causes close to the heart. In 2021, Scott was named the Honorary Celebrity Chair for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. She is also a member of the board of directors for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, received Pink Agenda's Icon Award in 2022 in recognition of the Company's support of the fight against breast cancer and was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2019, among others. For more information on the Kendra Scott Foundation, visit kendrascott.com/philanthropy, or donate directly at https://ken01.kimbia.com/donate. About the Kendra Scott Foundation Established in 2022, the Kendra Scott Foundation aims to empower women and youth in the areas of health and wellness, education, and entrepreneurship. Having donated more than $50 million to philanthropic organizations since 2010, the Kendra Scott company remains invested in changing the lives of women and youth through programs and strong partnerships with like-minded organizations. The Kendra Scott Foundation Fund is a component fund of the Austin Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and has exclusive legal control over the assets contributed to funds of the Foundation. To learn more about The Kendra Scott Foundation's work and how it transforms lives, please visit kendrascott.com/philanthropy. About Kendra Scott Kendra Scott LLC was founded in 2002 by Kendra Scott, who serves as Founder, Executive Chairwoman and Chief Creative Officer of her namesake brand. Known for its design and material innovation, use of color, and signature shapes, Kendra Scott offers Fashion, Demi-Fine and Fine Jewelry, watches, engagement rings, home accessories, and a men's collection, Scott Bros. by Kendra Scott. The company remains true to its founding philosophy of "Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy," and has donated over $50M to philanthropic organizations since 2010. Kendra Scott's customer-centric omni-channel approach includes a network of 130+ namesake experiential stores and pop-up locations, wholesale partners, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Dillard's, and 850+ specialty boutiques. With over 2,500 employees, the Austin-based company was honored as one of Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in 2022. Learn more at KendraScott.com.
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