Tokyo, December 3, 2009 - The UPS Foundation has donated US$ 34,150 to the Chofu Gakuen foster home to upgrade its facilities for its approximately 100 children residents. This includes renovating and painting the external walls of the foster home and building a playground for the children.
"UPS is privileged to contribute this grant to support the improvement of the children's living environment in Chofu Gakuen. UPS will continue to contribute to society through its community programs," said Yoshiki Mizokuchi, President of UPS Japan.
Established in 1925, Chofu Gakuen is a group foster home operated by the Certified Social Welfare Group, Rokutoen. The organization was established in 1948 as a result of the Child Welfare Act to provide a group foster home for children and raise them as socially independent adults. They currently provide children with a suitable environment to live, learn, receive career counseling and attend recreational activities, among other things.
UPS employees have been actively involved with the organization since 2005. UPS volunteers have organized computer classes to the children and have also donated gifts and prizes for various events.
About The UPS Foundation
Founded in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation's major initiatives include programmes that support community safety, non-profit effectiveness, economic and global literacy, environmental sustainability and diversity. The UPS Foundation pursues these initiatives by identifying specific projects where its support can help produce a measurable social impact. In 2008, The UPS Foundation donated US$46.9 million to charitable organisations worldwide. Visit community.ups.com (English only) for more information about UPS's community involvement.
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