For Immediate Distribution
News Release
ryanfishman@steward-media.com
248-425-5642

11/20/2012

Detroit Mothers Partner to Support Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Elyse Cohen and Amy Haenick Join Forces to Raise Funds for Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.)

DETROIT – Detroit mothers, Elyse Cohen and Amy Haenick, have come together to raise funds for Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund. What began as a project to teach their own children about the importance of philanthropy is now becoming a much larger effort to help victims of Sandy in New York through K.I.D.S. 

Thanks to “K.I.D.S. Hurricane Sandy” bracelets donated by Statewide Disaster Restoration Inc., Elyse and Amy have sold hundreds of bracelets to local students and parents, already raising $2,300 for K.I.D.S.  This donation of $2,300 will enable K.I.D.S. to provide children and families with over $23,000 worth of basic essentials, such as clothing, shoes, and baby products! For every $1 donated to K.I.D.S., they are able to provide needy children and families with $10 worth of merchandise. 

Elyse and Amy will be selling bracelets at Westborn Market on Woodward in Royal Oak this Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m.  If you are interested in selling these bracelets in your store on behalf of K.I.D.S. please call 248-310-5666. 

K.I.D.S. Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts:

Immediately after the storm hit, K.I.D.S. mobilized its resources to respond to the critical needs of children and families in affected communities. Through combined efforts, and in partnership with local social service agencies, K.I.D.S. has already distributed $3 million worth of apparel, baby products, home goods, diapers, books and toys to children severely impacted by the storm.

As David Coleman, K.I.D.S’ Interim President states: “Whether it’s addressing the day-to-day challenges of poverty and homelessness, or taking action at a moment’s notice to address the needs of children and families who are struck by a natural disaster like Sandy, it’s been K.I.D.S. mission for 27 years to offer hope and let people know someone cares”.

About K.I.D.S.

Kids in Distressed Situations was founded in 1985 with the mission of providing new kid-essentials to children and teens who have been impacted by disaster, poverty and tragedy. With a network of over  1,000 local partner agencies located in all 50 states and an overhead of less than 3%, K.I.D.S. is able to effectively and efficiently deliver products directly to children when and where they need it. Since its inception in 1985, K.I.D.S has provided almost 1 billion dollars to help nearly 70 million children. The charity continues to be recognized by Charity Navigator with its highest four star rating. The Chronicle of Philanthropy places K.I.D.S. among the top 2 percent of non-profits in the U.S. and Forbes Magazine ranks the charity 6th in fundraising efficiency. In Consumer Digest’s recent issue on America’s Top Charities, K.I.D.S. was listed as 99.5% in spending efficiency in the Humanitarian Charity Category. K.I.D.S. receives both product and financial donations directly from companies, foundations and individuals with 97% of the value of all donations going directly to the children and teens in need. To find out more about Kids in Distressed Situations, go to www.kidsdonations.org.


About Statewide Disaster Restoration Inc.
Statewide Disaster Restoration Inc., is a National Restoration Co. based in Michigan that is in New York and New Jersey helping with the relief efforts and reconstruction!

For K.I.D.S. inquiries, please contact:
Laura Belvedere
Chief Marketing Officer
lbelvedere@kidsdonations.org
212-279-5493- ext 213.

For press inquiries, please contact:
Ryan J. Fishman
Vice President, Strategic Consultation
Steward Media
Business Development Consultants
Direct: 248.425.5642

To contact Statewide Disaster Restoration Inc., call:
888-822-9500.
Adam Becker, President
Bubba Urdan, Business Development.