​Simon Supports Education Initiative at South Shore Plaza

From Regan Comm.: Simon (NYSE:SPG), a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations is proud to support Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) in its efforts to increase educational opportunities for at-risk students through Simon Supports Education. The movement incorporates several activations designed to engage shoppers in SYF’s mission.

The Foundation operates 30 non-traditional high school academies across the country, housed primarily in Simon properties, and also provides a scholarship to one student in every community where there is a Simon property. Since its inception in 1998, Simon Youth Foundation has helped more than 14,000 at-risk students receive a high school diploma, and has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships.

This year, South Shore Plaza presented Josefine Marstjepovic from Quincy High School, Quincy, MA with a $1,500 community scholarship. Marstjepovic plans to study Nursing at Salem State University this fall.

“Simon Youth Foundation is a national organization, but we can feel the benefit of its efforts right here at home,” said Ashley Feldhouse, Director of Marketing & Business Development at South Shore Plaza. “We are incredibly proud to invite our shoppers to join us in supporting this incredible organization.”

South Shore Plaza is now offering community members the opportunity to support local students, scholarships and academies through several planned activities and activations, such as:

Simon Gift Card Purchases: $1 from every SYF Simon Visa gift card purchase will support scholarship and graduation programs in the community. These eye-catching cards are the perfect gift for every graduate on your list this spring.

“Simon Youth Foundation believes that every student deserves the support necessary to earn their high school diploma, and that financial reasons should never be the reason preventing a student from pursuing their dreams,” said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, President and CEO of SYF. “We are thrilled to have the support of our incredible corporate partner, Simon, and their Simon Supports Education movement.”

Photo courtesy of Regan Comm (Pictured Left – Right: Josefine Marstejepovic of Quincy, MA, recipient of this year’s Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) Community Scholarship and Ashley Wheeler, Director of Marketing & Business Development at South Shore Plaza. Photo Credit: Courtesy Photo)