02.15.22
Clorox has announced a partnership with Athletes for Hope to expand its flagship sports philanthropy AFH University program to three Atlanta colleges and universities. The program will expand to Clark Atlanta University, Emory University and Morehouse College, with a goal of promoting social change through the volunteerism and community service of college athletes.
"At Clorox, we champion a cleaner world where people can be well and thrive, both at home and in the community. To further this commitment, we have partnered with Athletes for Hope to bring the spirit of service to college athletes while promoting social change in metro Atlanta, home to over 1,000 Clorox employees," said Ed Huber, vice president of strategic growth and partnerships at The Clorox Company. "We're proud to support student athletes as they build a foundation of service and philanthropy within Atlanta and beyond which they can carry with them through life as the leaders of tomorrow."
AFH University will conduct leadership and life skills workshops for these collegiate and university teams, engaging student athletes and coaches in discussions about the importance of community service, the causes they care about, and creative ways to use the power of sport and their unique platform as athletes to positively impact their community.
Established in 2013, AFH University is on 13 college and university campuses across the country, now including four HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities).
"AFH sees a significant and important opportunity in the Atlanta area where we will be able to bring together athletes from different backgrounds, uniting them in education, philanthropy and community service," said Jason Belinkie, CEO of AFH. "We are grateful for the team at Clorox for supporting this work and recognizing our ability to help these student-athletes make a positive impact in their shared community."
Beyond supporting the college and university programming, Atlanta-area volunteer events are being planned with AFH University athletes and Clorox employees later this year, the company said.
"At Clorox, we champion a cleaner world where people can be well and thrive, both at home and in the community. To further this commitment, we have partnered with Athletes for Hope to bring the spirit of service to college athletes while promoting social change in metro Atlanta, home to over 1,000 Clorox employees," said Ed Huber, vice president of strategic growth and partnerships at The Clorox Company. "We're proud to support student athletes as they build a foundation of service and philanthropy within Atlanta and beyond which they can carry with them through life as the leaders of tomorrow."
AFH University will conduct leadership and life skills workshops for these collegiate and university teams, engaging student athletes and coaches in discussions about the importance of community service, the causes they care about, and creative ways to use the power of sport and their unique platform as athletes to positively impact their community.
Established in 2013, AFH University is on 13 college and university campuses across the country, now including four HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities).
"AFH sees a significant and important opportunity in the Atlanta area where we will be able to bring together athletes from different backgrounds, uniting them in education, philanthropy and community service," said Jason Belinkie, CEO of AFH. "We are grateful for the team at Clorox for supporting this work and recognizing our ability to help these student-athletes make a positive impact in their shared community."
Beyond supporting the college and university programming, Atlanta-area volunteer events are being planned with AFH University athletes and Clorox employees later this year, the company said.