PHOENIX, May 26, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Leslie's, Inc.("Leslie's" or the "Company";
NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer
brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, is proud to support
the water safety efforts of two fundraising partners: the YMCA and
Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Leslie's will be accepting
customer donations in all of its stores and online through
October 31, 2022.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with the YMCA and Boys &
Girls Clubs of America for a second year to support their efforts
around water safety," said Jeffrey
Jennings, Leslie's Director of Environmental, Social, &
Governance. "We have a passion for water safety and strive to
educate the communities where we operate. We value the important
work these organizations are doing and are proud to help further
their water safety initiatives."
A priority at Leslie's is to spread awareness of all aspects of
water safety, including maintaining healthy and safe water,
ensuring a secure pool area and encouraging swimming lessons and
water safety education. The Company is dedicated to helping their
customers stay safe by offering the important tools, products and
information to keep their pools clean and healthy, and to stay safe
in and around the pool. From the latest in pool gates and alarms,
free AccuBlue in-store water testing and free in-store pool cleaner
inspections, Leslie's continues to support the water and pool
safety needs of their customers and communities.
"Each year, the Y teaches more than one million children
invaluable water-safety and swimming skills," said Paul McEntire, executive vice president at YMCA
of the USA. "We are proud to
partner with Leslie's as we work to ensure all children and
families have access to drowning prevention and swim lessons
throughout the U.S."
"Safety – both in and out of the water – is a core value at Boys
& Girls Clubs of America," said Mike
Belcher, National Vice President of Child & Club Safety,
Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We are honored to work
alongside like-minded organizations like Leslie's as we support the
well-being and safety of young people and their families in
communities nationwide."
To join Leslie's, the Y and Boys & Girls Clubs of America in
support of their water safety efforts, visit
https://lesliespool.com/pool-safety/.
About Leslie's
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the
largest and most trusted pool- and spa-care brand in the United States. Leslie's offers its
products online and in more than 950 locations conveniently located
throughout the U.S., making it the go-to source for residential and
professional consumers. With free in-store water tests and
treatment plans, free in-store repairs, and our industry-leading
Pool Perks rewards program, Leslie's is committed to helping you
spend less time maintaining your pool and more time enjoying
it.
About the YMCA
"Driven by its founding mission, the Y
has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening
community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no
matter who they are or where they're from, by ensuring access to
resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow
and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds,
perspectives and generations, the Y's goal is to improve overall
health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the
importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities
nationwide. Learn more at ymca.org."
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160
years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has
provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs
offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact
youth development programs on a daily basis during critical
non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes
academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy
lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young
people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are
located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands
throughout the country, and serve military families in
BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations
worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls
Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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