PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23, 2019 – On behalf of the Class Members in the class action Rougvie v. Ascena Retail Group, Inc., et al., and pursuant to the Court Order issued by the Honorable Mark A. Kearney of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, class action counsel requested that a contribution be made to The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.
“Class Counsel, William Pietragallo II and Kevin E. Raphael of Pietragallo, Gordon, Alfano, Bosick and Raspanti LLP today presented a check in the amount of $54,482.06, which is a portion of the remaining balance of the Settlement Fund. The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF) is one of eight charities that provide services to girls and young women receiving gifts from the balance of the Settlement Fund,” said Class Counsel. “Malcolm’s vision to empower girls and young women through programs that enhance their learning and opportunities are among the reasons he is well-deserving to be a nominee for the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
“The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation aims to embrace and empower all youth, particularly those in underserved communities. We are blessed to be among the charitable organizations selected to receive funds from this class action settlement,” said Malcolm Jenkins, TMJF Founder and Chairman.
“We are grateful to the Court and Class Counsel in this case, who with keen and futuristic vision found it important to support organizations like ours that create and provide diverse and inclusive opportunities for girls and young women through advocacy, education and resources. We look forward to using the award to continue our work to effectuate positive change in the lives of young people,” said Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, President and CEO of TMJF, who happens to be Malcolm’s mother.
