#WestfieldCares Launches to Support Organizations Addressing Vulnerable Populations

BAY SHORE, N.Y. - April 15, 2020 - PRLog -- Westfield shopping centers on Long Island have launched #WestfieldCares, a program to highlight organizations and the charitable work they are doing to confront the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on vulnerable populations in our community. The program, part of the company's response to the COVID-19 crisis along with monetary and in-kind donations, is intended to help drive awareness and additional donations for non-profits that serve groups such as those experiencing homelessness, economically disadvantaged families, seniors and children.

Using #WestfieldCares, the company's centers and its employees are posting on social media some of the ways they are working within their communities to celebrate and encourage giving back, with the hope of inspiring others to do the same. Locally, Westfield is supporting the Family Service League (https://www.fsl-li.org/) through in-kind donations including laptops for its DASH and therapy programs. DASH will use the laptops to continue to hold virtual sessions for individuals in a crisis situation who are feeling overwhelmed due to substance use, mental illness and/or other life stressors.

Westfield shopping centers Long Island have also engaged to thank first responders and medical professionals who are putting themselves in harm's way each day on behalf of the communities they operate in.

For more information on Westfield relief efforts and how you can get involved with #WestfieldCares, please visit https://www.westfield.com/westfieldcares. Organizations that wish to participate can email southshore@urw.com, sunrise@urw.com or WestfieldCares@urw.com.

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About Westfield South Shore

Anchored by Macy's, Lord & Taylor, and Dick's Sporting Goods, this popular destination is strategically located alongside Sunrise Highway in the heart of Long Island's densely populated "South Shore" region. Among the many stylish brands on property are Michael Kors, Swarovski, Sephora, White House | Black Market, PANDORA, francesca's, ALDO, American Eagle Outfitters, Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, G by GUESS.and ULTA Beauty.  A diverse collection of popular dining options includes Olive Garden, Blaze Pizza. and The Cheesecake Factory.

About Westfield Sunrise

Located where Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties meet, Westfield Sunrise serves such vibrant communities as Farmingdale, Massapequa, Seaford and Wantagh. To meet the shopping, entertainment and dining needs of its prosperous trade area, Westfield Sunrise is introducing enhanced retail offerings such as Dick's Sporting Goods, HomeGoods and Dave & Busters.  The property's current favorite brands include H&M, francesca's, Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, Pandora, and XSport Fitness.

For more information, please visit: www.westfield.com/southshore or www.westfield.com/sunrise