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Artistic Tile and Giving Back:
A Company Policy that Can Really Make a Difference
"One of our core values is charity," says Artistic Tile, Inc. founder and CEO Nancy Epstein, who champions causes and creates original cause-related marketing programs through her firm. "Our business exists to generate earnings sufficient to provide our people with quality of life, and to achieve profits sufficient to give back to our community and to causes we believe can make a difference in the world," she explains. Notably, her Jerusalem Stone Project raised over $100,000 for the Israel Emergency Campaign, and her Venice in New York fundraiser at the firm's 5th Avenue flagship store, co-hosted by architect David Rockwell, netted over $20,000 for DIFFA including a related percent-of-purchase donation. "Tile can be a major purchase decision, so we also hope, of course, that our clients, both designers and homeowners, feel good about making their purchases with Artistic Tile, knowing that we are a company that gives back," notes Nancy Epstein, who adds that, "We also hope we can inspire others to do what they can to make a difference."
Listed below (in alphabetical order) are some of the charitable and non-profit causes that Artistic Tile supports through monetary contributions, cause-related marketing programs, merchandise donations or other means. Contact information is provided for those wishing to make a direct donation:
Alpha Workshops: was conceived in 1994 as a training ground and painting studio that provides a flexible and professional workplace for creative people living with HIV. Alpha is a decorative arts workshop, set up to produce hand-painted textiles, furniture, and decorative wall finishes, as well as a variety of smaller products for the home and office. The trainees/employees are all men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The Alpha Workshops enables individuals to earn money within the parameters of the public entitlements system, helping them to regain financial as well as emotional stability.
www.alphaworkshops.org
The Alzheimer's Association: is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support. Since its founding in 1980, it has provided more than $150 million to support research into the prevention, treatment and eventual cure for Alzheimer's. A nationwide network of chapters offer frontline support to individuals affected by Alzheimer's with services that include 24/7 information and referral, safety services, and education and support groups. The association's vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.
www.alz.org
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: The Avon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1955 with the mission of improving the lives of women incorporating breast cancer, women's economic empowerment and special community initiatives. Funds and awareness are raised through the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. To walk, or to give, visit www.avonwalk.org
DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS): marks its 20th year as one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $31 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide. Call 212-727-3100 or visit www.diffa.org.
Gilda's Club: Provides meeting places where men, women, and children living with cancer and their families and friends can join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. Lectures, workshops, networking groups and social events are held in a homelike setting.
www.gidasclub.org
Habitat for Humanity International: builds simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 50,000 houses with families throughout the United States and another 100,000-plus houses in communities around the world. Now at work in 92 countries, they are building a house every 26 minutes. By 2005, Habitat houses will be sheltering 1 million people.
www.habitat.org
JCC on the Palisades: This full-service community center houses two state-of-the-art health centers, four swimming pools, two theatres and extensive indoor and outdoor facilities. Thousands of children, teens and adults - both members and non-members from all over Bergen County partake in the plethora of innovative programs and vital services offered. www.jcconthepalisades.org
Jewish Home at Rockleigh: enjoys a wonderful tradition of serving the needs of the thousands of elderly and their families in Hudson and Bergen counties. A state-of-the-art center for long-term and rehabilitative elder care, JHR¡Çs primary role is to enable people to remain at home for as long as possible by providing them with outpatient services such as Adult Medical Health Care, physical and occupational therapy, and medical, dental, ophthalmologic and podiatric services. www.jewishhomerockleigh.org
Jewish National Fund: JNF has planted more than 240 million trees since 1901 to protect the land, green the landscape and preserve vital ecosystems throughout Israel. Through the generosity of donors, JNF continues this effort, planting seedlings, maintaining forest health, combating desertification, protecting watersheds and managing water flow. www.jnf.org
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club: Since 1915, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club has been in the business of promoting juvenile development and preventing juvenile delinquency among the youth of New York City. In pursuit of this mission, Kips Bay is organized to help young people recognize and achieve their potential for growth and development and to attain the skills necessary for living in a complex urban environment.
www.kipsbay.org
Nancy Epstein Scholarship Foundation for Camp HASC: Originally founded by personal donations from the employees of Artistic Tile, in honor of Nancy Epstein's generosity, the fund allows children and adults with severe or multiple disabilities to maximize their individual potential through a wide variety of educational programs and activities. For many campers, the only way they can be admitted to the award-winning HASC Summer Program is through a partial or full scholarship. To donate, send contributions earmarked to The Nancy Epstein Scholarship Fund for Camp HASC, payable to HASC Summer Program Inc., 1311 Fifty-Fifth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
The Partnership for the Homeless: is committed to fostering a just society and creating lasting community change through the development of solution-oriented programs and policy initiatives that will eliminate the root causes of homelessness. The Partnership firmly believes that as a city and a nation we have both the know-how and the resources to end homelessness by 2020.
www.partnershipforthehomeless.org
REED Academy: prepares children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders to be as independent, self-sufficient and socially interdependent as possible, using a science-based approach to provide state-of-the-art services.
www.reedacademy.org
State of Israel Bonds: began operations in 1951. Proceeds realized from the sale of Israel bonds and other securities are utilized by Israel's Finance Ministry to help fund projects in key economic sectors, such as Agriculture, Industry, Shipping, Energy, Transportation, Communications, Water Resources and Immigrant Absorption.
www.israelbonds.com
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation: Is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for future generations. Our work is made possible by the generosity of people like you. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Making an online donation is easy, secure and fully tax-deductible.
www.statueofliberty.org
The Israel Project: Works to ensure an accurate portrayal of Israel in the press in order to increase public support of Israel, reduce anti-Semitism and promote pride in Israel and the Jewish people. The Israel Project utilizes state-of-the-art strategic communications techniques, including public opinion research, message formulation, media analysis, public relations, and targeted TV ads to meet these goals.
www.theisraelproject.org
The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund: a fund-raising campaign during the holiday season, with special project initiatives during times of crisis such as 9/11, with daily stories in The Times describing the travail of many of the city's neediest. The campaign has recently drawn contributions from more than 14,000 readers, totaling nearly $9 million, while the special 9/11 fund collected $61 million in one month. Best of all, one hundred percent of each contribution goes to the needy. The Times takes care of administrative costs and overhead.
www.nytco.com/company/foundation/
Thyroid Cancer Research Fund: Thyroid cancer will afflict 33,550 people in the United States this year and will claim 1,530 lives. Often beginning as a seemingly innocuous lump in the neck, sore throat, or hoarseness, it is the fastest rising cancer in the US affecting three times as many women as men. Though effective treatments exist for patients with metastatic thyroid cancer, including surgery and radioactive iodine, these therapies are not without side effects and do not necessarily eradicate the disease. Artistic Tile is pleased to support research for finding a cure.
UJA-Israel Emergency Campaign: Takes no overhead out of donations for administrative costs and offers relief to families in Israel with aid for medical care, education and other basic needs. Those interested in donating to the Israel Emergency Campaign should send contributions to UJA-Israel Emergency Campaign, 111 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, NJ 07661. www.ujabergen.org
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