{"id":8240,"date":"2016-05-12T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T17:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=8240"},"modified":"2023-11-28T09:47:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T14:47:55","slug":"media-alert-samsungs-digital-playground-nyc-employees-team-support-local-arts-charity-kids-day-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/media-alert-samsungs-digital-playground-nyc-employees-team-support-local-arts-charity-kids-day-service\/","title":{"rendered":"[Media Alert] At Samsung\u2019s Digital Playground in NYC, Employees Team up to Support Local Arts Charity for Kids on Day of Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHAT: <\/strong>At Samsung 837, the company\u2019s brand new experiential center in the heart of the Meatpacking District, employees will take part in an Art Prep Party supporting Free Arts NYC. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing underserved children and families with educational arts and mentoring programs to help them build self-confidence and resiliency. Employees will be making cut-outs and other art supplies for kids to use.<\/p>\n

Supporting local charities is also part of the mission at Samsung 837. The digital playground connecting technology and culture opened earlier this year. Vice President and General Manager Zach Overton plans to participate in this Day of Service activity and be on-hand to answer questions about his experience being part of Day of Service as well as Samsung 837.<\/p>\n

The occasion marks the company\u2019s fourth semiannual Day of Service. Across the country, more than 4,000 Samsung employees are donating approximately 16,000 hours of service to more than 50 organizations. Since Samsung\u2019s first Day of Service in October 2014, our employees have donated a total of more than 45,000 hours of service to 65 organizations nationwide.<\/p>\n

At Samsung, we believe in being an active corporate citizen, investing in the communities where we work and live. Our employees power our drive to make the world a better place. During our semiannual Day of Service, our offices across the country \u2013 from New Jersey to California \u2013 close and our employees spend time supporting local and national charities and organizations.<\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, May 13, 2016 1 p.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE: <\/strong>Samsung 837, second floor (837 Washington Street, New York, NY)<\/p>\n

WHO: <\/strong>Available for Interviews:<\/p>\n