Tulong LLC and its Repair the World® Apparel brand is pleased to partner with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Give a Day initiative. Doing good is core to the values of the Federation and Tulong LLC, the parent company of Repair the World® apparel. Performing actions and activities around helping communities and creating service opportunities are central themes in both organizations. Mark Heiman, President and one of the founders of Tulong LLC said, "We are very pleased and honored to partner with the Federation. The Federation is a tremendous resource in our community and is certainly "walking the talk" in assuring that materials and products used in various campaigns and activities are consistent in being socially responsible in all aspects of how it operates."

Give a Day is a community-wide day of service brought to you by Women's Philanthropy and the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and invites everyone in Greater Cincinnati to join. This year, Give a Day participants can choose from 24 projects (each lasting approximately 2-3 hours) that will make improvements to our community, help those less fortunate, and support individuals in their pursuit of health and well-being. Dozens of volunteer team leaders from throughout the community helped to plan and organize this event.

This event is expected to impact the lives of over 30,000 people in the community.

This year, the Jewish Federation's Super Sunday - the single largest telethon in the Jewish community annually - will become a Give a Day project. Over 4,000 calls will be made on behalf of the Jewish Federation's 2011 Community Campaign. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in Super Sunday in the morning and then go out into the community in the afternoon to particpate in other Give a Day projects.

Because there are numerous organizations across Cincinnati that serve a wide range of needs, Give a Day projects have been categorized this year so individuals can easily select those that fit best with their own passions and interests. Volunteers can become "Lifeline Leaders" by participating in vital services projects - like food and shelter for those less fortunate. "Well-Being Enthusiast" projects help make the world a healthier place. Additional categories include "Knowledge is Power", "Advocates for Israel", "Champions of Social Inclusion", "Sunshine for Seniors", and "Youth Architects".

Give a Day volunteers will receive a free T-shirt for the event, provided by Repair the World® Apparel. The company is a partner in the Jewish Federation's new "Joining Together to Do Good" initiative. "Joining Together To Do Good" will initiate partnerships between the Jewish Federation and other groups and organizations that also strive to make the world a better place. Shep Englander, CEO of the Jewish Federation, said, "Giving back is the central value driving the Jewish Federation's social action programs and our support of vital service needs throughout the community. We know that joining together with other organizations will enable us to multiply the impact of our efforts." He continued, "Once again, Give a Day will be a unique community-wide event, in which people from every part of our diverse community can get together and share an inspiring day of social action rooted in our Jewish tradition. In addition to all the hands-on projects, this year our Super Sunday telethon that raises funds for crucial needs will also be a project. Whatever their interest, Give a Day has a perfect project for all ages and every member of our community to get involved and impact lives."

A full listing of Give a Day projects can be found online at www.jewishcincinnati.org/giveaday. Visitors can log on to pick their projects and register. This is a "rain or shine" event. Registrants will be contacted by the project team leader prior to the event.

For questions and more information, please contact Kim Morris at 513-985-1523 or kmorris@jfedcin.org, or Felicia Zakem at 513-985-1527 or zakem@jfedcin.org

Tulong LLC and Repair the World® apparel

• Tulong is more than just a clothing company. It's an engine for positive change. Ever since its inception, Repair the World has been dedicated to integrating humanitarianism with business, environmentalism with industry.


• Tulong strives to create a community of passionate citizens, dedicated to giving back to our planet and her people through environmentally-friendly clothing, community development, and corporate transparency.


• All of our eco-friendly clothing is made from 100% recycled colored cotton and recycled plastic bottles. No new natural resources or chemical dyes are used in our products, reducing energy and resources throughout the supply chain.


• RTW partners with faith and service-based organizations to bring full circle their values and missions by providing products for programs that are consistent with the vision of the organization, by providing products made from sustainable materials, made in socially compliant facilities and by giving back to communities in need.


• Guided by the values of social responsibility, transparency, accountability and sustainable practices, Tulong LLC produces high quality Repair The World® sustainable apparel that utilizes best business practices in support of sustainable capitalism "“ the triple bottom line (social justice, economic prosperity, and environmental quality).

About Repair The World® Apparel
Repair the World® clothing is thoughtfully made from sustainable resources (recycled colored cotton and recycled polyester from plastic bottles). Designed using K2N™ recycled yarn technology Repair the World® apparel is extremely comfortable, unique, individual, edgy, and fashionable. Conscious consumers who live active lifestyles, want to promote societal change, and desire to preserve natural resources for present and future generations really appreciate that no new natural resources or chemical dyeing are used in the manufacture of Repair the World® eco apparel. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Repair the World® clothing supports global, sustainable development through livelihood training, by creating employment opportunities, and by improving underdeveloped community infrastructure. More information about Repair the World® clothing can be found on Facebook at Repair the World® apparel, Twitter @rtwnow, visiting our website, http://www.repairtheworldnow.com, or contacting Mark Heiman, mheiman@tulongllc.com, 513-383-3880.

About the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati brings our community together to care for Jews in Cincinnati, in Israel, and around the world, and develops opportunities for each of us to embrace a Jewish life.

Our work can be divided into three primary areas:

Build Resources and Invest Them Wisely:

The Federation is the umbrella fundraising organization for Cincinnati’s Jewish community. To meet the essential needs of our Jewish community, each year through our Annual Community Campaign, we raise over $5 million that is allocated to the programs of our partner agencies in Cincinnati and around the world.

We ensure community resources are invested wisely. We are responsible for identifying duplication of services. To guide funding priorities, we conduct research that provides a comprehensive overview of Cincinnati’s Jewish community used by our partners to make strategic decisions about community programs and services.

Build Leadership and Participation:

We help ensure a vibrant, engaged community that is educated about its Jewish heritage and connected to its Jewish identities through travel to Israel. We secure a new generation of committed community members and leaders by engaging with, recruiting and preparing young adults.

Build Trust and Collaboration:

As the umbrella Jewish organization in Cincinnati, we respond to community concerns, foster collaborations among our local Jewish organizations, and serve as a resource for local organizations and media groups.

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Tulong LLC

Tulong LLC

Founded in 2008, Tulong LLC is a for profit social entrepreneurship that partners with and sells Repair the World® eco-apparel (recycled colored cotton and recycled polyester) to retailers, socially responsible organizations, and conscious consumers who value social action and social justice. Guided by the values of corporate social responsibility, transparency & accountability, and sustainable business practices, Tulong is committed to helping repair the world by selling comfortable, multi-use sustainable clothing where profits support global, sustainable development through livelihood training, by creating employment opportunities, and by improving underdeveloped community infrastructure. More information about Tulong LLC can be found at www.tulongllc.com.

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