Blackstone Charitable Foundation awards Qualitas of Life Foundation with $25,000 as a part of Blackstone’s BX Gives Back Challenge

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December 18, 2019.- We are excited to announce that Qualitas of Life Foundation received $25,000 from Blackstone Charitable Foundation as a part of Blackstone’s BX Gives Back Challenge. The challenge, hosted by Blackstone Charitable Foundation, invited Blackstone employees to submit proposals to award grants to the charities of their choice.

With this grant, Qualitas of Life Foundation will extend our financial education program to more Hispanic families in the Tri-state area.

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation received over 173 applications from 251 employees in every business group across almost every global office. Ultimately the group was narrowed down to 10 finalists. On November 21st, Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer, Jon Gray and Blackstone Charitable Foundation Executive Director Amy Stursberg announced this year’s BX Gives Back Challenge winners, including Qualitas of Life Foundation.

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“We are so grateful for Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Stefan Bulic,” says Miriam Rebling, Qualitas’ Executive Director. “This grant will have a direct impact on the families we serve and will help us provide a comprehensive financial education and asset building program”.

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About Qualitas of Life Foundation
Qualitas of Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial education to Hispanic individuals and their families, in order to foster their financial security and improve their standard of living.

About Blackstone Charitable Foundation
The Blackstone Charitable Foundation was founded at the time of Blackstone’s initial public offering in 2007 with substantial commitments from the Firm’s employees. Influenced by the enterprising heritage of the firm and its founders, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is directing its resources and applying the intellectual capital of the firm to foster entrepreneurship. Through its investment expertise across several asset classes and geographies, Blackstone has a unique perspective on the global economy and a heightened understanding of how entrepreneurial activity is often the crucial catalyst in the growth of successful businesses, industries and communities. For more information, go to http://www.blackstone.com/foundation.

Contact

Qualitas of Life Foundation
Laura Celaya | communications@qualitasoflife.org

Blackstone Charitable Foundation
Lee Cochran | lee.cochran@blackstone.com

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