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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Coach Foundation Announces Bold $20M Investment, Doubling Down on Its Commitment to Empower the Next Generation
NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coach Foundation announces a transformative $20M investment to advance opportunities for under-resourced young people who have the courage to make their dreams a reality – nearly doubling its commitment to the North American Dream It Real program by 2030 through multi-year grants to key partners and additional support. This bold expansion marks a new chapter for the Foundation's flagship scholarship initiative, now in its seventh year, accelerating the Coach Foundation's ambitious goal of awarding 10,000 scholarships by 2030 and putting the Foundation on track to meet that target early. The Dream It Real program is the Coach Foundation's signature initiative, rooted in the Foundation's mission of creating opportunities and removing barriers for the next generation through collegiate scholarship, mentorship and other resources. The increased commitment comes as the Foundation celebrates remarkable outcomes from its Dream It Real scholars: 97% of students are on track to graduate college on time*—a stark contrast to the 21% national average for students from similar backgrounds. Additionally, 94% of Dream It Real scholars are first-generation college students who graduate with 88% less debt than the national average. Through strategic partnerships with leading education organizations Bottom Line and The Opportunity Network, the Coach Foundation continues to dismantle barriers to higher education and drive lasting change for young people as they follow their dreams. To date, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 scholarships to young people around the world. "This investment represents our unwavering commitment to the young people we support," said Todd Kahn, Coach CEO and Brand President. "With an expanded investment in North American programs, we're accelerating our impact and scaling what we know works. These young people are achieving remarkable outcomes and we're committed to helping even more of the next generation realize their potential and shape the future. Our new 2030 goals will ensure we can reach even more students who deserve access to pursue their dreams." The $20M announcement was made during the Coach Foundation's signature annual Dream Day convening on Thursday, June 12. This year's Dream Day was particularly special as it celebrated a unique milestone—recognizing the first official cohort of graduating Dream It Real scholars while simultaneously welcoming the program's largest and newest cohort of students. With over 400 young people in attendance and inspiring conversation from WNBA players Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics) and Aneesah Morrow (Connecticut Sun), the event embodied this year's theme, Dream Horizons—a powerful turning point where one chapter ends and another begins. The day served as a collective moment to ignite inspiration and look boldly toward the future, with activities including speed mentoring, manifestation stations and interactive workshops. With this new commitment, the Coach Foundation will continue to advance its mission of helping young people reach their highest potential—driven by the belief that all young people should have access to pursue their dreams. For more information about The Coach Foundation, please visit LINK TO DOWNLOAD HI-RES IMAGES About Coach FoundationEstablished in 2008, to help create a better future for all, the Coach Foundation has donated over $70 million to hundreds of worthy causes across the globe. Dream It Real is the Coach Foundation's signature initiative focused on supporting historically under-resourced young people as they pursue their dreams. Through the Dream It Real program, the Coach Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations globally to fund scholarships and provide pivotal resources for young people inclusive of mentorship opportunities, career workshops, college and career advising, and more. For more information, please visit About Tapestry, Inc. Tapestry, Inc. is a New York -based house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. The Company's portfolio includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. Our Company and our brands are founded upon a creative and consumer-led view of luxury that stands for inclusivity and approachability. Each of our brands are unique and independent, while sharing a commitment to innovation and authenticity defined by distinctive products and differentiated customer experiences across channels and geographies. To learn more about Tapestry, please visit The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TPR. Press Inquiries Amanda Garcia Santana, Global Head of PR and Talent Relationsagarciasantana@ Brooke Hudson, Director, Global Brand Communicationsbhudson@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Coach
CNN
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's partnership is like a love song, baby
It's Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's world, and we're all just vacationing in it. Blanco, the producer of some of the music industry's biggest hits, has a new project out with his lady love, Selena Gomez. Their first joint album, 'I Said I Love You First,' was released last week and the engaged couple has been making the media rounds - much to the delight of many. During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' the pair was tasked with playing a game in which they shared a random facts about themselves, complete with a backstory the other had to determine was true or not. The game revealed how very compatible and in love they are. 'He is so universally likeable,' one person wrote in the comments on the video. 'He's the kind of guy everyone would like. I love him for her, I hate that everyone tore him to shreds when they first went public.' The two stars first met in 2015, when Blanco co-produced Gomez's single 'Same Old Love.' They reportedly didn't start dating until 2023 and went public in 2024. The singer and actress has had some high-profile past relationships with singers Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. Blanco, a less recognizable figure, was instantly subjected to sometimes cruel scrutiny on social media. But Gomez and Blanco's love - along with their joint appearance on 'Hot Ones' - has won people over. One person wrote on X in response to Blanco explaining on 'Today' the circumstances of Gomez being the first to say 'I love you' in their relationship, 'Benny blanco is prime example of personality making you 10x more attractive.' Blanco's TikTok often features him cooking for Gomez (he makes her cheesesteak hot pockets from scratch). He never misses an opportunity to praise her. 'It's so cool to watch you be completely on your on path and not worried about what else is happening,' he told Gomez in a video shared on Facebook by Billboard. 'I feel like just your energy, your thought process and the way you've moved through the world as a women I feel like has given other women so much…has given so much confidence.' During an appearance on Jay Shetty's podcast, Gomez explained how she went from being protective of her heart to completely falling for Blanco. 'When Benny looks at me I don't think he sees anything but who I am and that's very rare to find,' she said of Blanco, who she called her 'best friend' and said makes her feel 'safe,' something she's 'never had before.' 'That's so cheesy to say, but when you do know it feels right,' she added. 'I think that's what happened to me, and I just felt very comfortable.' Now it feels like the world is cheering them on, including Gomez's bestie Taylor Swift who returned to social media after a 100 day-absence to praise their new album. Gomez has always made clear that she values deeper qualities over physical appearance. 'I don't really appreciate people judging me on my looks or anything like that,' she said in a 2019 appearance on Coach's 'Dream It Real' podcast. 'I'm flattered when maybe guys are like, 'You're pretty.' I am, but it's just—I would just love someone to love me for the person that I am.' And trust that Blanco, too, recognizes how fortunate he is to have Gomez. 'The smartest thing I've ever done is somehow get Selena to like me,' he said in a recent TikTok video.
CNN
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's partnership is like a love song, baby
It's Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's world, and we're all just vacationing in it. Blanco, the producer of some of the music industry's biggest hits, has a new project out with his lady love, Selena Gomez. Their first joint album, 'I Said I Love You First,' was released last week and the engaged couple has been making the media rounds - much to the delight of many. During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' the pair was tasked with playing a game in which they shared a random facts about themselves, complete with a backstory the other had to determine was true or not. The game revealed how very compatible and in love they are. 'He is so universally likeable,' one person wrote in the comments on the video. 'He's the kind of guy everyone would like. I love him for her, I hate that everyone tore him to shreds when they first went public.' The two stars first met in 2015, when Blanco co-produced Gomez's single 'Same Old Love.' They reportedly didn't start dating until 2023 and went public in 2024. The singer and actress has had some high-profile past relationships with singers Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. Blanco, a less recognizable figure, was instantly subjected to sometimes cruel scrutiny on social media. But Gomez and Blanco's love - along with their joint appearance on 'Hot Ones' - has won people over. One person wrote on X in response to Blanco explaining on 'Today' the circumstances of Gomez being the first to say 'I love you' in their relationship, 'Benny blanco is prime example of personality making you 10x more attractive.' Blanco's TikTok often features him cooking for Gomez (he makes her cheesesteak hot pockets from scratch). He never misses an opportunity to praise her. 'It's so cool to watch you be completely on your on path and not worried about what else is happening,' he told Gomez in a video shared on Facebook by Billboard. 'I feel like just your energy, your thought process and the way you've moved through the world as a women I feel like has given other women so much…has given so much confidence.' During an appearance on Jay Shetty's podcast, Gomez explained how she went from being protective of her heart to completely falling for Blanco. 'When Benny looks at me I don't think he sees anything but who I am and that's very rare to find,' she said of Blanco, who she called her 'best friend' and said makes her feel 'safe,' something she's 'never had before.' 'That's so cheesy to say, but when you do know it feels right,' she added. 'I think that's what happened to me, and I just felt very comfortable.' Now it feels like the world is cheering them on, including Gomez's bestie Taylor Swift who returned to social media after a 100 day-absence to praise their new album. Gomez has always made clear that she values deeper qualities over physical appearance. 'I don't really appreciate people judging me on my looks or anything like that,' she said in a 2019 appearance on Coach's 'Dream It Real' podcast. 'I'm flattered when maybe guys are like, 'You're pretty.' I am, but it's just—I would just love someone to love me for the person that I am.' And trust that Blanco, too, recognizes how fortunate he is to have Gomez. 'The smartest thing I've ever done is somehow get Selena to like me,' he said in a recent TikTok video.
