General Growth Properties, Washington DC

YouthAIDS is a global, action-based initiative of the non-profit organization PSI which works in more than 60 countries to educate and protect young people from HIV/AIDS. Over the past two years Tysons Galleria and its retailers have donated over $75,000 in cash contributions and silent auction items for the yearly YouthAIDS gala held at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner adjacent to the Galleria. In 2008 “The Power of Shopping” event was created to encourage shoppers and retailers to get involved with the organization. Retailers donated a percentage of sales (5-10%) while shoppers enjoyed the red carpet treatment with complimentary valet parking, a red carpet entrance, food and drinks from Galleria restaurants, musical entertainment, and celebrity appearances by Sharon Osborne and Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza.

Tysons Galleria was recently honored with a Community Service Award by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services for its continued support of children in need during the holidays. Over the past 10 years, the Galleria has displayed a “Giving Tree” filled with children’s holiday present wishes. Shoppers have generously donated thousands of gifts to area children including doll houses, golf clubs, clothes, and bikes. Tysons Galleria and its shoppers truly help bring magic to the holiday season for many deserving families.

General Growth Properties, owner and manager of Tysons Galleria and over 200 malls nationwide, takes ownership and pride in being a good community partner on a local, national and global level. This commitment from GGP is why two national partnerships have developed with the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

Disasters can happen at any moment. That is why General Growth Properties and the Red Cross have created a ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind partnership that allows immediate, effective fundraising for victims of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. Once disaster strikes, GGP malls, including the Galleria, are notified to place signage at the main mall entrances directing shoppers to the mall’s website, where donations can be made online. Through the General Growth Properties and Red Cross partnership, over 200 malls nationwide aid in the relief and fundraising efforts helping disaster victims all over the world.

General Growth Properties is also a proud partner of Habitat for Humanity. There are over 170 GGP malls across the country that are actively involved in the partnership through local fundraising events, mall team volunteer builds, local affiliate ReStores, and national fundraising efforts. Since its inception two years ago, the partnership has raised $1 million for local Habitat for Humanity affiliates to help eliminate poverty housing in their communities. Also, in over 100 markets, GGP malls have artnered with the local affiliate ReStores where 220,000 pounds of usable construction supplies and equipment have been donated which represents additional $170,000 in funds raised for Habitat for Humanity.

Tysons Galleria recognizes the importance of outreach in our community and will continue to be a leading local, national and global community partner.