Delta Highlights Global Build with Habitat for Humanity in Argentina
Delta Air Lines said that it recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity International to help build six homes in the Los Ceibos neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"As a global company, Delta is committed to giving back to the communities where our employees live, work and serve," said Tad Hutcheson, Delta's Vice President of Community Affairs. "I am proud of our employees for living out the Delta brand and donating their time and resources to improve the lives of others."
The build, which ran March 17-March 21, marked Delta's 11th Global Build.
Build volunteers included 46 Delta employees, representing 17 stations in four countries, four SkyMiles customers, two Delta retirees and 10 employees from Delta's Brazilian alliance partner GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes.
"Delta has been serving Buenos Aires, Argentina, for 10 years and we are strongly committed to the region," said Nicolas Ferri, Delta's Vice President of Latin America and the Caribbean. "For the first time we are working on a build with our alliance partner GOL and we are excited to work together to make a difference."
The joint Delta and GOL team will build the walls of six "seed houses" with families across the community. The seed house concept includes beginning the first stages in the construction of a house such as the foundations, the bathroom and kitchen facilities, and the first two rooms.
Following this, Habitat for Humanity Argentina will work with the families, providing training and guidance so that they can complete their new home with help from local volunteers, architects and engineers.
For the fifth consecutive year, Delta volunteers are joined by SkyMiles customers who bid for the opportunity to participate through Delta's SkyMiles Experiences online auction. Platinum Medallion member and Million Miler Flora Carruthers from Tallahassee, Fla., won the experience with a record bid of 601,000 miles, and is joined by her husband, Kent, who is a Platinum Medallion and a 4 Million Miler. In addition to the Carruthers, Diamond Medallion member Nhai Cao from Stoneham, Mass., also joined the build with his guest, Rick Cura, as he placed second and agreed to match the winning bid.
"Our work to help families around the world improve their shelter conditions can only be done with the support of partners like Delta," said Colleen Finn Ridenhour, Senior Director of Corporate, Foundation and Institutional Relations at Habitat for Humanity International. "We are grateful for Delta's commitment to provide a helping hand to families both domestically and internationally and encouraging its employees to join our efforts."
Through local and national support, Delta employees have helped to build or rehab 207 Habitat homes in 11 countries around the world. Habitat is one of Delta's core community partners in its Force for Global Good, a program that encourages employees to make a difference in the communities where they live, work and serve.
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Gilt and Sarah Jessica Parker Unveil SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Bridal Collection for SpringSarah Jessica Parker, in partnership with Gilt, kicked off the exclusive launch of SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Bridal, Gilt’s first foray into bridal ready-to-wear that would have Carrie Bradshaw swooning.
The collection includes dresses, skirts, bodysuits and other pieces, ranging in price from $295 to $2,395 and from sizes 0 to 14.
"Collaborating with Gilt on my first bridal ready-to-wear collection was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," said Sarah Jessica Parker. "The team there is brilliant and allowed me to be imaginative and take risks as I was designing for the non-traditional bride. It has been quite fun to play around with colors, fabrics and details to create unique pieces for all kinds of brides." The collection, comprised of ten styles, is inspired by Parker's vision of a modern, non-traditional bride, and is designed to dress a woman for a variety of wedding milestone moments; from her bridal shower through her wedding reception. Styles offered are a unique mix of classic dresses and gowns, modern bodysuits, full skirts, and a jumpsuit. The color palette includes traditional bridal white, sleek black, plus pops of blush, poppy, light gray and blue.
Designed in collaboration with Gilt, the collection was produced in New York City utilizing fabrics like cashmere and stretch crepe sourced from Spain, Italy and France.
The pieces all feature carefully curated details like elegant bows, sophisticated cutouts, feathers, intricate embroidery and beautiful hand-stitched beading.
The actress and style icon is no stranger to chic bridal wear. Carrie Badshaw, famously played by Parker, took part in an elaborate bridal photo shoot in Sex and the City: The Movie. The shoot featured gowns from designers like Christian Lacroix and Lanvin. Parker famously wore a black wedding gown for her own wedding to Matthew Broderick in 1997.
"Not only is Sarah Jessica Parker's style known around the world, her point of view is one-of-a-kind," says Tom Ott, Chief Merchant of Gilt. "Sarah Jessica brings her impeccable taste and fashion sensibility to life in this collection. We think our customers will be delighted with the offering which is stylish and well-priced in the bridal category."
As part of the bridal launch, Gilt will also offer 15 exclusive styles from the SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker footwear line, each of which are complementary to the bridal collection.
To correspond with the bridal collection launch, Gilt City will present offers from some of Sarah Jessica Parker's favorite places in New York City.
The offers were each chosen as a way to help brides plan for and celebrate the big day with highlights including, Leather Spa, Lars Nord Studio Tailoring, Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery, among others.
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According to a release, in addition to its distinctive taste, matcha is prized for its health benefits. Steeped green tea contains only the antioxidants that can be extracted in water, while with matcha, the whole leaf is consumed.
Available now in select stores and online at teaforte.com.
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