Staff and Company Devote Time, Money, Clothing and More to Improve Quality of Life for Neighbors and Community
CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. (Dec. 19, 2023) – From supporting breast cancer research to providing school supplies and addressing food insecurity, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets supports its neighbors and community with a robust array of donations of funds, volunteer time and merchandise.
The generosity continues Woodbury Common’s tradition of philanthropy and participation in important community initiatives. For example, for 28 years, Woodbury Common has hosted the American Cancer Society Hudson Valley Chapter’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which generates annual donations of up to $600,000. In addition, through Simon’s national partnership with Susan G. Komen, Woodbury Common has helped raise $215,000 in support of the More Than Pink Movement fighting breast cancer.
“At Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, our leadership and employees give from their hearts to support our community and those around us in need,” said David Mistretta, General Manager of New York’s premier shopping and tourism destination. “We are devoted to helping improve the quality of life in the region, not only with funds, but with supplies, equipment and dedicating our time to many great causes. We are always proud to take an active role by supporting our communities in diverse ways, and look forward to continuing our record of philanthropy that enhances local quality of life.”
Among Woodbury Common Premium Outlets’ 2023 philanthropic initiatives and contributions:
- Hosted the Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk for the 28th year in October. The event raised $550,000 overall, including $15,000 from the Woodbury Common Shop with Purpose campaign and $2,000 from a silent auction the outlet center organized. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Assistant Operations Director Jon Berkley was this year’s “Real Men Wear Pink” ambassador, ranking as the No. 2 fundraiser. Woodbury Common looks forward to hosting the 29th annual walk on October 20, 2024.
- A management team volunteered 50 staff hours at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, with plans to repeat the effort quarterly.
- Raised $85,000 for the Simon Youth Foundation, which partners with school districts across the country to help reduce the dropout rate and increase college accessibility.
- Donated more than 1,800 articles of clothing, shoes and accessories unclaimed from its lost and found to the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District’s Crusader Closet, supporting students in need. The team also volunteered a half day to set up and stock the closet. Donations continue each month.
- Donated more than $14,000 in unclaimed lost-and-found items to fundraisers supporting local charities, including Beautiful People, which provides adaptive sports for children with disabilities; the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan; the Middletown YMCA; Leadership Orange; the Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters; the Monroe-Woodbury High School PTSA; the Orange County Chamber of Commerce; the West Point Spouses’ Club; and more.
- Volunteered for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.
- Hosted community organizations such as Girl Scouts, Monroe-Woodbury PTA and others.
- Posted complimentary advertising for the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, Habitat for Humanity, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley and Center for Discovery.
- Donated back-to-school items for the Newburgh Armory Unity Center and the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
- Hosts the Orange County Chamber of Commerce quarterly meetings, with an average of more than 100 local business leaders and officials.
- Donated use of light towers to the Minisink Valley Central School District for evening football games.
- Donated use of light towers to the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District for events.
- Annually hosts class members from Leadership Orange and serves as an ongoing volunteer mentor for the Junior Leadership Orange program.
Woodbury Common representatives hold or have held positions on the Board of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, and the Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and also have participated in the Monroe-Woodbury High School Career Fair, providing interviewing tips and other career advice to students. For its activities and generosity, Woodbury Common has twice been recognized by the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District with the Great Community Partner Award.
Woodbury Common draws millions of global visitors a year to its 150-acre campus, which features more than 250 retail stores and restaurants and employs 5,000 full-time and part-time during peak season. Woodbury Common debuted in 1985 with 25 stores encompassing 115,000 square feet. Today, it features more than 912,000 square feet of retail space. Woodbury Common has been an exemplary neighbor and corporate citizen, including supporting local and New York State Police and hosting charity events.
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