Helzberg Diamonds To Be Honored At 'Diamonds Do Good' Awards In Las Vegas
March 07, 17
(IDEX Online) – The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F) will honor retailer Helzberg Diamonds with the Diamonds Do Good Corporate Legacy of Philanthropy Award.
The retailer will be one of three honorees at D.E.F.’s Diamonds Do Good Awards gala, June 4 at the Four Seasons Ballroom in Las Vegas, D.E.F said in a statement.
"D.E.F’s 'Diamonds Do Good' Corporate Legacy of Philanthropy Award reflects the actions taken by a corporation to better the lives of the local community while making a difference on the global stage. For over 100 years, Helzberg Diamonds has epitomized this ideal.
In 2012, Helzberg established 'Helzberg Helps' to honor the company’s philanthropic traditions. The organization is made up of Helzberg Diamonds Associates with a passion to give back in their local communities. The mission is to lead fundraising efforts and organize volunteer activities primarily for charitable entities that support the benefit of children and families in need, such as Make-A-Wish, Salvation Army, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and more. Since 2009, Helzberg’s largest charitable efforts have been in support of Make-A-Wish America, helping to grant the wishes of children throughout the country.