SEATTLE, March 29, 2017 /CNW/ -- Holland America
Line's President Orlando Ashford was
named the 2017 StreetWise Champion by StreetWise Partners at a 20th
Anniversary Celebration breakfast Tuesday,
March 28. During the event at The Metropolitan Club in
New York City, Ashford was
recognized for his commitment to working with low-income
individuals in underserved areas to develop their workplace skills
and realize their career potential.
The breakfast event brought together 300 corporate executives,
philanthropists and community members who came to honor Ashford and
share their commitment to StreetWise's mission. Ashford previously
served on the board of directors of StreetWise Partners and is only
the second StreetWise Champion honoree.
"Having served on the board of StreetWise Partners and witnessed
the life-changing impact of the organization firsthand, I am deeply
honored to be named the 2017 StreetWise Champion," said
Ashford. "Travel opens up the world for people to experience
other cultures, but there's still much to be done at home to help
our fellow citizens stand on their own two feet. Organizations like
StreetWise Partners touch the core of humanity and work to bridge
this gap in society through support and opportunity."
About StreetWise Partners
StreetWise Partners is the
only stand-alone mentoring program in the country that focuses on
workforce development. StreetWise Partners' goal is to harness the
mentoring resources of the private sector to reduce unemployment
within the low-income communities of New
York City and Washington,
D.C.
Since 1997 the organization has served 3,000 mentees through the
support of 7,000 volunteers. StreetWise Partners pairs business
professionals with trainees who are unemployed to provide them the
skills, resources and access to networks they need to secure and
maintain employment. Annually the organization serves more than 300
trainees through the support of 1,000 volunteers and transitions
graduates from a personal income of $7,000
to $30,000.
"Congratulations to Orlando on being selected as our StreetWise
Champion this year," said StreetWise Partners Executive Director
Shari Krull. "Since his time on the
board of directors, Orlando has been committed to our cause and is
a true champion of the work that we do, and no one is more
deserving of this recognition."
StreetWise Partners' mentoring model is unique in that it is
structured, curriculum-driven and outcome-focused. Each trainee is
paired with one to two mentors for one year who help them build
confidence, gain skills and create strategies to secure a job and
remain employed. For more information about StreetWise Partners
visit StreetWisePartners.org.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/fbdx6dwl.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14
ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café, powered by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
CONTACT:
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Sally Andrews,
Holland Ameica Line
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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CONTACT:
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Morgan Blackburn,
StreetWise Partners
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PHONE:
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646-704-0039
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EMAIL:
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morgan@streetwisepartners.org
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