RS POP & Simon Carter Gift Drive Benefitting the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families

Nov. 5, 2010 - PRLog -- RS POP Shop has joined forces with Simon Carter and Timothy Danser to open doors  on November 18th & 19th from 11am-7pm daily for in store drop offs benefiting the Committee For Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. 's PS/MS 279 After School Program.

PS/MS 279 After School Program in 1999. In 2005, this after-school program was rated one of the top 10 of over 200 that receive funding from the After-School Corp however with the economy this and many other programs have seen major budget cuts.

Along with budget cuts in education, this reduction leaves thousands of students with fewer resources, or none at all, thus reducing their access to quality education. Opportunities that would improve educational outcomes, foster positive decision-making, and assist in developing the full potential of these students are dwindling. Despite attention on the underperformance of public education and increased anxiety about New York's economic future, children and youth continue to be shortchanged.

After-school programs combine activities, projects, and enhancements such as art residencies, that range from community initiated to government sponsored, with a similar goal: to develop the learning and healthy development of youth outside the traditional classroom.  Activities may cover educational topics such as reading and math; or they may focus on the arts, culture, and building self-esteem. After-school programs complement academic and life lessons that occur in school, the community, and the home.

The children of PS/MS 279 are motivated to learn and achieve success. Their wishes for the holidays are touching and humble. Please take a moment to make them come true.
Visit our site and see what they wish for: http://www.rspopshop.com

RS POP Shop at the Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY

More Information on RS POP Shop
Inspired by the talent and dreams of emerging designers and artists, Melissa Gonzalez, former Wall Street Executive and Host of Latin Beat on BET, and John Knowles, CEO of Panman Productions, have joined forces to transform the storefront on Lexington Ave between 47th and 48th Street in New York City into a Social Media Pop Up Shop, known as the RS POP Shop. The program is an organized approach incorporating custom made branding videos, a sponsored live broadcast opening night event that is promoted through our social media infrastructure and ongoing online PR and blogging.

About Simon Carter:
Simon Carter first began designing avant-garde accessories for men in 1985 on London’s hip The King’s Road. His success soon led to the development of the Simon Carter brand which encompasses a full range of accessories including cufflinks, sunglasses and watches. They are sold in 35 countries. Crowned the ‘King of Cufflinks’ by the British press, Simon Carter’s cufflink designs continue to lead the market today with more than 300,000 cufflinks sold annually. His foray into menswear apparel began in 2002 and today it is carried by leading retailers such as House of Fraser, Moss Bros., Fenwick’s, Liberty (UK), Brown Thomas (Ireland), David Jones (Australia), CK Tang (Singapore) and now Tip Top Tailors in Canada.

For more information you can email info@rspopshop.com or visit their website at
www.rspopshop.com

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The POP UP Shop Experts! CEO, Melissa Gonzalez is also the Co-Founder of RS POP Shop. Former Wall Street Exec and Host of Latin Beat on BET, she is seasoned Media Personality & innovative Consultant to designers & venues looking to POP!