Russell Simmons, Mary J. Blige give back to NYC schools

Procter & Gamble’s Bounty brand is teaming up with Mary J. Blige, Russell Simmons and dozens of local New York City-area volunteers, according to a press release. The HandsOn Network and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will collaborate to “Make a Clean Difference” at New York City’s PS 165 Elementary School.

Bounty’s “Make a Clean Difference” program will unite more than 1,000 volunteers to transform the learning environments of 30 public schools in 10 cities across the country.

Mary J. Blige and Russell Simmons, a co-founder of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, led the team of community volunteers in tackling everything from cleaning the cafeteria and auditorium to brightening up school grounds with a fresh coat of paint. Intended to inspire continued creativity in classroom, Rush’s teaching artist volunteers will also create a special mural at the school.

The program will take place at 30 public schools in the following cities from April through June:

• Atlanta; GA
• Boston, MA
• Charlotte, NC
• Cincinnati, OH
• Dallas, TX
• Los Angeles, CA
• Miami, FL
• Minneapolis, MN
• New York, NY
• Seattle, WA
• Washington, D.C.

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www.facebook.com/bounty.