Partnership to Assist Youth Continues

HOUSTON (June 3, 2010) –HoustonWorks USA today announced the receipt of $20,000 donation in money and product from Colgate-Palmolive’s to benefit youth in Houston, TX.

The Colgate initiative will support career development and placement for Houston youth by providing contributions to HoustonWorks USA – a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist youth with job placement, continuing education and professional training.

“This is a tremendous program,” said Larry V. Green, Esq., CEO of HoustonWorks USA.  “We have been working with Colgate-Palmolive for a number of years and their partnership and commitment to Houston’s youth is exceptional.”

“Colgate is committed to encouraging and uplifting America’s youth and supporting programs that have lasting and positive effect on young adults nationwide,” said Meg Bai, Multicultural Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive. “We’re pleased to support HoustonWorks USA in offering training, education and work experience to young adults in Houston. Our goal is to help young people gain the skills, work ethic and opportunities necessary to help ensure future success.”

Since 1990, Colgate-Palmolive has awarded grants to select cities to benefit summer employment programs to help build self-esteem, cultivate a work ethic and foster community pride. To date, Colgate-Palmolive alongside local retailers has awarded over $2.5 million in grants and approximately 350,000 youth participants have received valuable job training and work experience through the initiative.

For more information about HoustonWorks USA, please visit www.houstonworks.org.

To learn more about Colgate-Palmolive and its support for local communities,  please visit the Company’s website at www.colgate.com.

About HoustonWorks USA:

Founded in 1984, HoustonWorks USA is the leading provider of services focusing on job placement, continuing education and vocational training.  Serving more than 1 million annually, HoustonWorks USA provides job seekers with a variety of workshops including job search techniques, interviewing skills and resume writing, or use of the resource library with Internet access and postings of local, state and national job openings.  Training is also available in career fields such as healthcare, business, computers and education. HoustonWorks USA manages several of the largest Workforce Solutions offices in Houston and the surrounding region for the Houston Galveston Area Council.  These offices offer a wide range of services for job seekers as well as employers looking for trained workers.  HoustonWorks also provides numerous youth programs including internships, scholarships, summits and summer camps.  HoustonWorks is a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization.  Visit www.houstonworks.org for additional information.

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