eBay Foundation recently awarded a GIVE Team grant of $2,500 to Parents Helping Parents (PHP). The grant was made possible as a result of David London, eBay Inc. employee, who recommended PHP for funding.

Mary Ellen Peterson, CEO of PHP, accepts check from eBay employee David London

Funds will be used for the Family Support Services program providing information, direction, education and support for families and their children with special needs. Family Support Services improve the quality of life for children with special needs and strengthen families by empowering them with the information, support services, and decision-making skills needed to effectively support their child’s development and family integrity.

eBay Foundation’s GIVE Team program encourages employees to become involved with and advocate funding for nonprofit organizations that work to improve the quality of life for all. A competitive program through which grant decisions are made by an employee committee, eBay Foundation GIVE Team grants are only made to organizations recommended for funding by the local committee.

About eBay Foundation
eBay Foundation was established by eBay, Inc. in 1998 and, reflecting eBay innovation, was the first corporate foundation to be endowed with pre-IPO stock. eBay Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the social and economic well-being of local communities. In carrying out this mission, the Foundation also engages eBay Inc.’s employees and supports their pursuit of charitable giving and volunteerism. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed over $19 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide. eBay Foundation is an independent private foundation with assets managed by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. All eBay Foundation grants are made through a corporate advised fund with the community foundation. To learn more about eBay Foundation and eBay’s Global Citizenship efforts, visit www.ebay.com/foundation.